Politics

Governor Beebe discusses White House visit

Submitted by Courtney Howard, KTHV Web Producer

Tuesday, December 4th, 2012, 4:05pm

Governor Beebe discusses White House visit

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - Governor Beebe will be discussing his recent meeting with President Obama regarding the fiscal cliff Wednesday, December 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Governor's Conference Room in the State Capitol. Beebe was invited to meet with the President as a member of the National Governors Association Executive Committee.

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Bishop Woosley: Drought, Gas Prices Cause Drop in Lottery Ticket Sales

Submitted by RSS Feed on Tuesday, November 20th, 4:05 pm

The director of the Arkansas Lottery says hot weather during the summer and higher gas prices in recent months are to blame for a downturn in ticket sales. Bishop Woosley is set for an appearance Tuesday before a legislative oversight committee to explain the games' financial situation... Read More

Read the full story in The Arkansas Business News

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Finance Officials to Reveal Mike Beebe's Budget Details to Lawmakers

Submitted by RSS Feed on Thursday, November 15th, 8:05 am

Gov. Mike Beebe's administration is preparing to unveil to lawmakers his budget proposals for next year. The proposals may reveal whether he plans on pushing for another cut in the state's grocery tax... Read More

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The Great Debate

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 1:18pm

You are cordially invited, to attend the only "No Holds Barred" City / County Candidate Debate prior to the November 6 election. This special event is hosted jointly by the GGGG and Garland County Tea Party. The Debate will be at the

Garland County Library Auditorium – Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM.

Bring your questions for candidates. Each candidate will be allowed 2 minutes to answer questions posed to them and the opponents will be allowed 1 minute for rebuttal. Due to the number of candidates, it is likely that time constraints will dictate that only 3 or 4 questions per candidate can be addressed. This is also why candidates will only be asked written questions from the audience. Each candidate will also be allowed a 2 minute wrap-up.

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AETN to host four debates in ‘Election 2012’

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, 12:34pm

AETN to host four debates in ‘Election 2012’

Democrat, Green, Independent, Republican candidates to participate in debates

CONWAY, Ark. (AETN) — Candidates in four races have agreed to participate in “Election 2012: The Debates,” which will tape and air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) Oct. 23-25.

All debates will be held at the AETN studios, 350 South Donaghey Avenue, on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway. Seating is limited, and seats may be reserved by calling 800-662-2386. Doors will open one hour prior to taping times.

Debates, which will air on the same day they are taped, include:

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Congressman Griffin to visit Village Thursday

Submitted by RSS Feed on Tuesday, October 9th, 11:25 am

U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, whose district includes part of Hot Springs Village, announced the launch of another “Sweet Tea with Tim” listening tour, calling it the “Second Pitcher:”

The congressman will visit the Village from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Porte Cochere at Ponce de Leon Center.

Board reaffirms commitment to ethics, rejects policy

Submitted by RSS Feed on Tuesday, August 21st, 11:12 am

By LEWIS DELAVAN Staff writer

The Hot Springs Village POA board of directors rejected a proposed ethics policy at the monthly meeting last Wednesday, but did reaffirm their sworn commitment to follow what’s best for the Village.