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Arkansas House speaker won't run for governor

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:18:50 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - House Speaker Davy Carter said Friday he won't run for Arkansas governor next year, passing on an uphill fight for the Republican nomination made steeper by his support for a health insurance expansion and comments urging his party to move away from social issues.

ASU warns Halter: Stop using 'Arkansas Promise'

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:26:10 -0400

JONESBORO, Arkansas - Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his campaign for governor.

State Rep. Debra Hobbs running for Arkansas gov.

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:20:59 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - State Rep. Debra Hobbs said Monday she'll run for Arkansas governor, setting up a crowded primary as Republicans seek to take back the state's top office a year after winning control of the Legislature.

Halter, Ross trade jabs over health care

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:42:43 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Bill Halter on Friday criticized Democratic rival Mike Ross and the Republican candidates for Arkansas governor for opposing the federal health care law, saying their stances would have prevented the state from providing insurance to thousands of low-income residents.

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.

Arkansas House speaker eyeing 2014 governor's race

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:54:01 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - House Speaker Davy Carter said Tuesday he's thinking about running for governor next year, but the Republican lawmaker said he needs some time before deciding whether to seek the state's top office.

GOP Sen. Johnny Key won't seek governor's post

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:28:24 -0400

MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas - Republican state Sen. Johnny Key says he won't be running for governor next year.