Politics

Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered…

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business…

AMP had the opportunity to interview Dr. Gregory Bledsoe, who is running in the Republican primary on May 24 for lieutenant governor. Bledsoe is the current Surgeon General of Arkansas. The following is an edited version of our conversation. AMP:…

Heading into this month’s primary elections, AMP concludes its monthly look at state and local candidates. This month, we’ve got Will Jones, running for prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District, which encompasses Perry and Pulaski counties; Frank Gilbert, a…

There aren’t many duos in Arkansas more dynamic in their community than Drs. Jerrilyn and Chris Jones. Jerrilyn — M.D., MPH — is an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as well as…

During a “State of the Union” segment over the weekend, Governor Asa Hutchinson told CNN’s Dana Bash that he is considering a White House bid in 2024, saying it is “an option that’s on the table,” and that he would run even…

Governor Asa Hutchinson recently named John Eddy as his new Director of Strategic Affairs, and Chris Fletcher as Director of Policy and Agency Affairs. Eddy joined Hutchinson’s staff as an economic advisor in 2021, and Fletcher joined the staff in…

The Chris Jones for Governor campaign released its first primary election advertisement Tuesday April 19. The ad – titled, “Skywalker”– is available to view across digital streaming platforms. In the beginning, Jones draws recalls his childhood aspirations of exploring space…

One of the most prominent locations in Arkansas’ capital city — and a point of local pride — is the Arkansas’ Governor’s Mansion. Since its construction in 1950, the Governor’s Mansion has served as the home for many of Arkansas’s…

Heading into the May primaries, AMP continues its monthly look at candidates in Arkansas’ main statewide races. For those candidates we were able to track down and who agreed to participate, we asked a few questions related to why they’re…