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LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointments: Stuart Hankins, North Little Rock, as Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Arkansas for the case styled 09-1128 T.C. v. State of Arkansas. Replaces Justice Donald Corbin, who has disqualified himself from the case. Amy Stewart, Little Rock, as Special Associate Justice of the Supreme Court ...

Governor Beebe and friends watch and cheer-on participants in the Little Rock...

In the coming weeks, we will all be receiving our 2010 Census forms in the mail. Established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution, the census is one of America's oldest traditions. While the method of counting Americans has changed over the decades, the significance of being counted remains the same. Completing the 2010 Census form helps ensure that a fair share of the federal taxes we pay to ...

In the coming weeks, we will all be receiving our 2010 Census forms in the mail. Established by Article I of the U.S. Constitution, the census is one of America's oldest traditions. While the method of counting Americans has changed over the decades, the significance of being counted remains the same. Completing the 2010 Census form helps ensure that a fair share of the federal taxes we pay to ...

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant 11 pardons. An additional 10 clemency requests were denied and 30 had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The 11 applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their sentences. T...

Governor Beebe today helped dedicate the HP Conway facility. HP expects to employ 1,200 Arkansans at the new facility.

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Beebe vetoed Senate Bill 130 on Monday. The bill would have taken $1.6 million from the Central Services Fund to pay for redistricting costs. The letter accompanying the veto reads as follows: Dear Mr. President Pro Tempore and Members of the Senate: In accordance with Article 6, Section 15 of the Arkansas Constitution, I write to notify you that today I vetoed Sen...

Pulaski Technical College and NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) will each receive grants to provide job training for green jobs in energy efficiency to as many as 600 Arkansans through 60 course offerings. The grants were announced today by Governor Mike Beebe during a press conference at the Pulaski Technical College South campus in Little Rock. The grants will be administered by the ...

I recently returned to Arkansas after attending the winter meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington, DC. The economy and health-care reform dominated our discussions, but the tone of these conversations was very different than we have come to expect out of Washington. These sessions were focused, pragmatic, insightful, and respectful. And almost always, they were bipartisan. ...

I recently returned to Arkansas after attending the winter meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington, DC. The economy and health-care reform dominated our discussions, but the tone of these conversations was very different than we have come to expect out of Washington. These sessions were focused, pragmatic, insightful, and respectful. And almost always, they were bipartisan. ...

LITTLE ROCK - With Governor Mike Beebe preparing to file for re-election, both his radio and television call-in shows will stop airing until after the general election. "Ask the Governor" on the Arkansas Radio Network, and "Arkansans Ask: Governor Mike Beebe" on the Arkansas Educational Television Network have both halted production during previous elections to avoid giving any perce...

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Dr. Jim Citty, Searcy, reappointed to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2015. Rose Crane, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2015. Replaces Anne Britton. Dr. Jim Golden, Maumelle, reappointed to the ...

I recently visited juniors and seniors at North Little Rock High School to celebrate Say Go College Week. As a State, we are focused on ensuring that our students realize the advantages that follow college degrees. If it weren't for my college degree, I would never have reached my full potential - and I certainly would not be where I am today. Many of our students come from non-traditional fa...

I recently visited juniors and seniors at North Little Rock High School to celebrate Say Go College Week. As a State, we are focused on ensuring that our students realize the advantages that follow college degrees. If it weren't for my college degree, I would never have reached my full potential - and I certainly would not be where I am today. Many of our students come from non-traditional fa...

Governor Beebe today participated in the "Say Go College Week" kick-off pep rally at North Little Rock High School West Campus. "Say Go College Week" is an effort to help Arkansas high-school students prepare for college academically and financially.

Governor Beebe today participated in the "Say Go College Week" kick-off pep rally at North Little Rock High School West Campus. "Say Go College Week" is an effort to help Arkansas high-school students prepare for college academically and financially.