May 30 Watch 5:36 States need more flexibility from health care reform, says Arkansas governor By PBS News Hour As the Senate begins to write its own health care reform bill, it’s finding some crucial differences of opinion over the legislation passed by the House to replace the Affordable Care Act. As part of our conversations about what’s at… Continue watching
Apr 18 What's next in the fight over Arkansas executions By Laura Santhanam The fight for Davis’ life escalated through a series of appeals and counter arguments to the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday. Without knowing if the court would offer an opinion, prison personnel preemptively served him his last meal. Continue reading
Apr 17 Arkansas races against the clock to begin executions By Kelly P. Kissel, Associated Press Lawyers for the state of Arkansas fought on multiple legal fronts Monday to begin a series of double executions before a key sedative used in lethal injections expires at the end of the month. Continue reading
Apr 15 Federal judge blocks executions in Arkansas By Laura Santhanam Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision, according to a statement from her office. Continue reading
Mar 24 Arkansas governor signs bill to reinstate voter ID law By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Arkansas' governor signed a measure Friday requiring voters to show photo identification before casting a ballot, reinstating a voter ID law that was struck down by the state's highest court more than two years ago. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 4:51 Watch Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speak at the Republican National Convention By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 01 Arkansas governor won't sign religious freedom bill By Nora Daly Updated: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has said he will not sign into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying it was different than the federal version. Continue reading
Oct 16 WATCH LIVE: Arkansas governor's debate By Anya van Wagtendonk Four Arkansas politicians will take to the debate stage on Thursday afternoon, each to make the case that he is the best replacement for that state’s enormously popular outgoing governor. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch NRA Group Offers Proposal for Armed Security Personnel at Every U.S. School NRA Group Offers Proposal for Armed Security Personnel at Every U.S. School… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Newsmaker: Asa Hutchinson Asa Hutchinson, the newly-appointed head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, discusses Americans' attitudes towards illegal narcotics, medical marijuana and the disparity between crack and powder cocaine punishments. Continue watching