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Gun control group focuses on Ark. senator with ad

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:55 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A gun control group is invoking the 2008 shooting death of Arkansas' Democratic Party chairman with a new television ad questioning Sen. Mark Pryor's vote against expanded background checks.

Officials say Arkansas treasurer should resign

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:48:43 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - A number of officials say Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds.

Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:53:18 -0400

ATLANTA - Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Ark. senators to participate in online forum

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:37 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.

Texarkana Fire Department to receive federal grant

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:06:12 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Sens. Mark Pryor and John Boozman have announced a federal grant for the Texarkana Fire Department.

Anti-gun groups focus on Pryor with ads, visit

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:32:10 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - As one of five Democrats who opposed expanding background checks for firearm sales, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is facing pressure from gun control groups who are urging him to rethink a position they suggest could haunt him during his re-election bid next year.