Arkansas Government News

The state of Arkansas is run by a popular Democratic governor and predominantly Democratic legislature.A The congressional delegation is made up of one Republican U.S. Representative, three Democratic ones and two Democratic U.S. Senators.A But if you ask folks around here, most will describe their state as conservative.A After all, they chose ...

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee says he hasn't decided if he's going to run for president in 2012 - " yet.

President Barack Obama has ordered U.S. flags at federal offices will be lowered to half-staff until next Tuesday in honor of those killed and wounded during a massive shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, yesterday.

State agriculture experts say soggy weather that drenched Arkansas during much of the harvest season will cut farm receipts statewide by nearly $225 million.

A recent poll conducted by the University of Arkansas shows that Sen. Blanche Lincoln's approval rating is at its lowest level since she took office in 1999.

A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken Saturday and Sunday puts the preacher-turned-politician, who is also a... A USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken Saturday and Sunday puts the preacher-turned-politician, who is also a host of a weekend talk show on Fox News Channel, at the top of a list of prospective GOP contenders.

Adoption Awareness Month kicked off today at the state capitol . There are 500 children in Arkansas in need of a loving home, and 130,000 children nationwide available for adoption.

Mike Huckabee's book signing at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Watermark Books and Cafe in Wichita is his only Kansas stop on his 60-city tour.

Gov. Mike Beebe said he's concerned about the impact that an Arkansas law banning unmarried couples from becoming foster or adoptive parents is having on children who need good homes.

Former Arkansas Gov. and 2008 GOP presidential contender Mike Huckabee said Wednesday that Dede Scozzafavaa TMs nomination was a 'train wreck.' Photo: AP photo composite by POLITICO Former Arkansas Gov.

U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln had a 30 minute sit down with President Obama Tuesday with Arkansas constituents in mind.

Arkansas finance officials said Tuesday that the state collected $17.8 million less than expected last month, as state agencies prepared to detail their plans for cutting budgets.

Arkansas Department of Health officials say community volunteers were the key to the success of October's mass flu clinics.

State health officials say 172,873 doses of seasonal and swine flu vaccine were given in mass clinics around Arkansas late last week.

Arkansans have been able to play Powerball for about two days now and we're two days away from the first drawing.

The National Association of Free Clinics has established a toll-free patient-appointment telephone number and a volunteer-registration Web site for the free medical clinic scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock, Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter announced today.

Mike Huckabee is returning to his roots as a southern Baptist preacher with a new book recounting his favorite Christmas memories, more than a year after his unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

A man accused of killing a popular Arkansas television personality is going on trial.

Arkansasa lottery plunged into selling tickets to the Powerball multimillion-dollar jackpot Saturday night, joining 30 other states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The state's three largest providers of natural gas filed their annual winter rates with the Arkansas Public Service Commission on Friday.