Politics

Ark. education feeling effects of sequester

6:29 PM, May 23, 2013

Arkansas is beginning to feel the effects of the sequester to the tune of $18. 5 million in the area of education. According to the US Department of Education, those cuts will go into effect this year.

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

5:17 PM, May 23, 2013

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. has asked a federal appeals court for an exemption from part of the federal health care law.

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Tea party vs. old guard in Senate GOP rift

5:11 PM, May 23, 2013

A long-simmering feud between establishment Republicans and tea partyers is in full view again with Sen. John McCain accusing younger colleagues of using tactics that might tempt Democrats to change Senate rules that now protect the minority party.

Ark. to submit 'private option' waiver in August

4:39 PM, May 23, 2013

Arkansas Medicaid officials say the state will submit its request to use federal money to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents by August.

Beebe: Working quickly to pick new Ark. treasurer

7:46 PM, May 22, 2013

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.

Man sentenced in Arkansas election fraud case

4:50 PM, May 22, 2013

A man who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker has been sentenced to three years of probation, including more than seven months of home confinement.

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

6:26 AM, May 22, 2013

Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.

Ark. state treasurer resigns amid extortion charges

5:39 PM, May 21, 2013

The Arkansas state treasurer has resigned amid charges she took cash payments from a broker.

GOP leader calls for Shoffner's removal

12:23 PM, May 21, 2013

The top Republican in the Arkansas House is calling on the governor to begin the process to remove state Treasurer Martha Shoffner over federal charges she accepted cash from an investment broker.

Update: Ark. treasurer accused of taking cash from broker

7:36 PM, May 20, 2013

An affidavit filed in federal court alleges that Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner repeatedly took cash payments from a broker who invested state money.

Arrested Arkansas treasurer says she won't resign

2:50 PM, May 20, 2013

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner says she doesn't intend to resign after a criminal complaint accused her of accepting cash from a broker who managed state funds.

Arkansas Treasurer arrested for extortion

8:16 PM, May 18, 2013

Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail.

Federal judge grants injunction to block 12 week abortion ban

6:54 PM, May 17, 2013

A federal judge has granted an injunction to temporarily block the enforcement of abortion care starting at 12 weeks of pregnancy from taking effect.

Update: Arkansas lawmakers formally adjourn session

11:34 AM, May 17, 2013

The Arkansas Legislature has formally ended this year's legislative session.

Arkansas House speaker won't run for governor

8:51 AM, May 17, 2013

Arkansas House Speaker Davy Carter says he won't seek the Republican nomination for governor next year.