Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, along with heads of other agencies held a press conference on Thursday, March 19th, 2020 to introduce several new restrictions for citizens, due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Hutchinson noted that in light of the accelerating amount of cases of the virus – it had risen to 62 cases at the […]
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 […]
New Law: Medical Personnel Must Check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Before Prescribing
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill into law on Tuesday, April 11 which strengthens the monitoring of prescription medications. After the signing, Senate Bill 339 became Arkansas Act 820, which means prescribers of prescription medications are no longer just encouraged to monitor those prescriptions, it is now their legal duty. John Kirtley, executive director […]
Video: Governor Speaks in Benton About Jobs, Taxes, Reading, more
The focus was job creation, tax cuts and reading levels, among other topics discussed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who was the featured speaker at the first Legislative Breakfast of 2017. These events serve to update local citizens on what is going on in the current legislative session, there is a q&a segment, and breakfast […]
Gov Hutchinson Appoints Bryant Fire Chief Again to State Board
Bryant Fire Chief J.P. Jordan was recently re-appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve another term on the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board according to a November 2 press release from the Governor’s office. Chief Jordan serves as chair to the board. The Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board duties include: Setting minimum standards for the certification of […]
Recent Governor Appointments Include Two from Saline County
Among Governor Asa Hutchinson’s appointments announced on Thursday, September 15, 2016, are two Saline County residents. Brett Chumley of Benton was appointed to the Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board. Josh Farmer of Bryant was appointed to the State Crime Laboratory Board. To see the full list of appointments, visit Arkansas Business.
VIDEO: Lib Carlisle to Presents Program on Saline County Politics in Benton
Longtime Benton resident Lib Carlisle presented a program on the history of Saline County Politics at the meeting of the Saline County History and Heritage Society (SCHHS). The meeting was on Thursday, July 21st, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at 123 North Market in Downtown Benton. Carlisle served at different times as Saline County Chairman of […]
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