Today, March 5, is Super Tuesday, and that means Arkansas and many other states will have primary elections. Early voting in Arkansas ended yesterday. Democratic voters can choose between President Joe Biden and several other candidates, while Nikki Haley and…
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The best way to describe Mark Evans is to say he is a people person. At utmost importance to him, Evans focuses on helping people from all walks of life. As the senior pastor at the Church at Rock Creek…
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Secretary of State John Thurston to Run for State Treasurer
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Secretary of State John Thurston revealed on Wednesday, Aug. 9 his intention to seek election to the office of Arkansas State Treasurer. “Our state was dealt a loss with the unexpected passing of State Treasurer Mark Lowery. We continue…
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Former State Sen. Eddie Joe Williams to Challenge Secretary of State John Thurston in GOP Primary
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Republican state Sen. Eddie Joe Williams of Cabot has declared his candidacy for Arkansas Secretary of State in 2022. He will challenge GOP incumbent John Thurston in next spring’s primary. No other candidates have been announced. Williams was first…
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Josh Price to Seek Democratic Nomination for Arkansas Secretary of State
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Pulaski County election commissioner Josh Price of Maumelle on Wednesday announced his candidacy for the 2022 Democratic nomination for Arkansas secretary of state. The office currently is held by Republican John Thurston. Price said he is running to protect…
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Starting in 2021, DFA Will Collect Arkansas Franchise Taxes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStarting in 2021, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) will begin collecting and processing franchise taxes. The DFA will begin accepting franchise taxes on Jan. 1, 2021, per Act 819 of the 2019 legislative session. Previously, the Arkansas…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced at his daily press conference today (Aug. 7) that he signed an executive order in regards to absentee voting for the upcoming election. “If you have a COVID-related concern about going to the polls in November,…
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House Report: Absentee Voting During the November 2020 Election
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansans who may have concerns about going to the polls this November while the health crisis continues can make plans now to ensure their vote counts. Arkansas law allows voters to request absentee ballots if they will be “unavoidably absent”…
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Thurston Rejects Three Amendment Petitions for November Ballot
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has rejected three constitutional amendment petitions aimed at the November ballot due to background check issues. Thurston announced that the petitions submitted for three ballot initiatives did not meet the required number of signatures.…
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Arkansas State Capitol Reopening to Public in June
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas State Capitol is expected to reopen to the public in June. Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced that the Capitol will reopen on Monday, June 1 for limited hours. The building will only be open to the…