Today, President Joe Biden announced intent to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. He’s urging States to do the same, and change the Schedule of drugs that marijuana falls under. Biden’s statement is below, and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s statement follows at the end. Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform October 06, […]
See the full video and transcript of Gov Hutchinson’s State of the State Address and final welcome of General Assembly
Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered the State of the State Address to the Members of the 93rd General Assembly Tuesday morning. He welcomed new and repeat legislators for the 93rd General Assembly, he spoke of work to be done, past successes, where we are in the budget, and the national climate, among other things. See below […]
Video: Gov. Hutchinson, Cong. Hill and Candidate Sterling Speak at Meeting
Thursday night May 3rd, the Saline County Republican meeting played host to three candidates. Another cancelled this week and held her own event. MySaline was there to get video of Governor Asa Hutchinson speaking about his campaign for re-election and taking questions. Next, Congressman French Hill spoke on his as well in District 2. Finally, […]
Hutchinson to Speak May 3rd at GOP Meeting in Benton, Morgan Has Cancelled. Congressman Hill will be there also
UPDATE MAY 1, 2018: In a release from Ken Yang of the Saline County Republican Committee: “As of this morning Jan Morgan has cancelled her attendance at our meeting. Governor Hutchinson and Congressman Hill will still be addressing the committee. ” ORIGINAL APR 30, 2018: Come hear from the two Republican candidates for Governor of Arkansas, […]
Gov. Hutchinson Announces Webb as Replacement for Circuit Judge McCallister
Governor Asa Hutchinson made the announcement Monday, December 4th, 2017, that he intends to appoint Barbara Womack Webb of Benton as Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Webb will replace Judge Bobby D. McCallister. She will be the first woman appointed as circuit judge in Saline County. Her term will begin on December 18, 2017, […]
Saline Co. Jail to Benefit from New Pulaski Co. Facility for Mentally Ill
As part of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s goal to alleviate crowding in the incarcerated population, he pushed for a program to establish centers for those offenders who need help with mental health issues. Arkansas Act 423 of 2017 kicked off the beginning of a program to establish “crisis stabilization centers” for this reason. There was […]
Saline County Clerk Recognized for Efforts in Digital Government Transformation
Thursday night, September 14, 2017, Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis received an honorable mention at the Arkansas Digital Government Transformation awards in the category of Citizen Service, Digital Pioneer & Efficiency award category. Curtis recently launched an email newsletter, the CHECKMARK, for election information. According to spokesperson Trevor Villines, Curtis is the first and only County Clerk is […]