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Broker tied to Shoffner resigns

Steele Vincent Stephens, an investment broker who has sold $1.69 billion in bonds to Arkansas’ treasurer’s office, has resigned from his place of employment. Continue reading...

By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted: at 11:36 a.m.

Beebe says he has no dog in ’14 hunt; aide backs Ross

Subscriber onlyGov. Mike Beebe said he’s not taking sides in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, although one of his staff members is working part time as a fundraising consultant for gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross. Continue reading...

By Michael Wickline Posted: May 18, 2013 at 5:24 a.m.

Preliminary injunction ordered in abortion-ban case

LITTLE ROCK — A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction stopping a new Arkansas law that bans most abortions at 12 weeks from going into effect. Continue reading...

By Gavin Lesnick Updated: May 17, 2013 12:02 p.m.

State Rep. Debra Hobbs to run for governor in 2014

Rep. Debra Hobbs says she's seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor next year. Continue reading...

By The Associated Press Updated: May 13, 2013 1:53 p.m.

Inman announces bid for Arkansas secretary of state

A longtime election official from Little Rock says she's seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas secretary of state next year. Continue reading...

By The Associated Press Posted: May 9, 2013 at 3:20 p.m.