State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, announced his campaign for Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Hammer served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously served in the State House of Representatives from 2010 through 2018. Read more below. State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, has announced his campaign for Secretary […]
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright to run for Senate District 16 in the Arkansas Legislature
Sheriff Rodney Wright, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Saline County, is excited to announce his candidacy for State Senator representing District 16. With nearly a decade of experience as Sheriff and a robust background in law enforcement, Wright is committed to serving the community at a higher level and addressing the needs […]
[VIDEO] Veterans legislative package with Boozman provisions passes Senate, Heads to U.S. House
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate passage of the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. Sen. Boozman is a senior member of the Veterans’ Affairs committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) […]
Sen. Pryor to lie in state at Arkansas Capitol Friday
The late Senator David Pryor will lie in state at the Arkansas Capitol on Friday, according to an announcement from Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston. Friends, family, staff, and the public are welcome to come and pay their respects on April 26, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The location is will be […]
Governor orders flags lowered April 22 in mourning of Former U.S. Senator David Pryor
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders ordered all flags of the United States and the State of Arkansas to be lowered to half-staff out of respect for the life and passing of former Arkansas Governor and former United States Senator David Pryor. The proclamation from the Governor’s office follows. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME […]
Boozman, Cotton announce funding for infrastructure projects in Russellville and Bryant
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded two grants for infrastructure projects in Arkansas. The city of Russellville will receive a $23,752,759 for a 13.8-mile expansion of its Connected Trail System, connecting the areas north of Interstate-40 to the south at Lock and […]
See 2022 STATEWIDE General Election Results – updated 1145am Nov 9th
See below for the Statewide General Election Results for Saline County, Arkansas, as they become available to the public. Here are the results as of 10:31am Nov 9, 2022 It’s showing that most Federal and State elected officials were either re-elected or unopposed and so they kept their seat: View the page for Saline County […]
Watch political debates Oct 17-21, including Governor candidates, other State & Federal
Watch Arkansas candidates debate in October as they vie for State and Federal offices. The panels will consist of 24 candidates in 9 races on the Arkansas PBS series, “Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates.” There are two ways to watch – on YouTube at THIS LINK and on television wherever you find Arkansas PBS. The […]
Ethics Committee Recommends Stripping Chairships & Expenses from Two Senators
Two Arkansas Senators – one with Saline County in his district – could be stripped of committee leadership and more, after a legislative investigation. Senator Alan Clark of Lonsdale (Dist. 13) and Senator Mark Johnson of Ferndale (Dist. 17), both Republicans, admit that Clark didn’t go to a Boys State meeting on June 3, 2022. […]
Dentist gets a year and a day in prison for Public Corruption scheme involving former State Senator Hutchinson
A Florida dentist, formerly of Arkansas, was sentenced Monday to 12 months and one day in prison, followed by one year of supervised release and a $157,500 fine on one count of Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Fraud. The Honorable Judge Timothy L. Brooks presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court […]