Governor Beebe Announces 30 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Mockie Abramson, Holly Grove, to the Old State House Commission. Appointment expires March 19, 2017. Replaces Jack Coop. Terry Bowie, Russellville, as Pope County Justice of the Peace, District 5. Appointment expires D...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Two Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornado And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Arkansas and Phillips Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by tornadoes and thunderstorms on Saturday, May 10. The declarations are the latest in a long season of severe weather. Beebe declared 11 counties disaster areas after the May 2 tornadoes, 60 counties after...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 12, 2008

Governor Beebe To Visit Stuttgart Monday

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe will visit Stuttgart Monday morning to survey damage from Saturday night's tornado and to meet with Arkansans impacted by the storm. Beebe is scheduled to land at Stuttgart Municipal Airport about 10:00 Monday morning, receive a briefing and tour damaged areas. A media availability will be held at Producers Rice ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 12, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant nine pardons. An additional 21 clemency requests were denied and 40 had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The six applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requiremen...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 12, 2008

New Arkansas Initiative To Recruit, Train 300 New Truckers

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced a new pilot initiative to train displaced workers and other eligible Arkansans to qualify as truck drivers. The Trucking Workforce Pilot Initiative aims to train 300 Arkansans for trucking jobs and place them with trucking companies. The Department of Workforce Services will work with the Governor...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, May 9, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Four Additional Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornadoa And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Chicot, Crittenden, Lonoke and Mississippi Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by powerful tornadoes and violent thunderstorms on Friday, May 2. This brings the total number of declared counties to 11. More counties will be added to this list as preliminary damage assessments continu...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 5, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Seven Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornado And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Benton, Cleburne, Conway, Grant, Pulaski, Saline and Van Buren Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by powerful tornadoes and violent thunderstorms on Friday, May 2. More counties will be added to this list as preliminary damage assessments are done in other counties. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, May 2, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Billy Altom, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Independent Living Council. Appointment expires February 1, 2011. Replaces Victor Vaughn. Cheryl Beene, Hughes, reappointed to the Health Services Permit Commission. Appointmen...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 1, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 27 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Tracy Akard, Pearcy, to the State Board of Cosmetology. Appointment expires January 15, 2009. Replaces Jane Powell. Doris Anderson, Sherwood, to the State Technology Council. Appointee serves at the will of the governo...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 19 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Wren Autrey, Texarkana, reappointed to the Arkansas Public Defender Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2012. Chris Barber, Jonesboro, to the State Kidney Disease Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2011. Re...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008

Governor Beebe Appoints New Member To University Of Arkansas Boards Of Trustees

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named Ben Hyneman of Jonesboro to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. "Ben is a sharp-minded individual who has profound love and respect for the University of Arkansas," Beebe said. "That passion for the U of A combined with his fair approach to issues will make him a valuable a...
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Posted under "News Releases" Sunday, Apr 13, 2008

Recent Storms Add An Additional Six Counties To List Of Disaster Declarations

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Chicot, Hempstead, Little River, Nevada, Poinsett, and Sebastian Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by the latest round of severe storms and heavy rains. These six counties will be added to the previous disaster declarations of recent weeks, bringing the total number ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Sunday, Apr 13, 2008

Additional Six Counties Added To List Of Disaster Declarations

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Clark, Cleburne, Jefferson, Lee, Mississippi and Phillips Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by severe storms and heavy rains on April 3 and 4. These six counties will be added to the previous disaster declarations of recent weeks, bringing the total number of declare...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Apr 10, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Donna Caldwell, Jonesboro, reappointed to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. Appointment expires July 14, 2010. Jim Carr, Searcy, reappointed to the State Forestry Commission. Appointment expires Janua...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008

List Of Arkansas Disaster Areas Increases To 46 Counties

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Lonoke and Pike Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by severe storms and heavy rains on April 3 and 4. These two counties will be added to the previous disaster declarations of recent weeks, bringing the total number of declared counties to 46. Federal Emergency M...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Apr 7, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 20 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments: To the Arkansas Independent Living Council: Liz Adams, Maumelle. Replaces Marilyn Bosnick. Rita Byers, Little Rock. Replaces Kenneth Jackson. Robyn Horn, Camden. Replaces Howard Whatley. Jerry McNeely, Gosnell. Reappointment. Brenda Stineb...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Apr 7, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Five Counties Disaster Areas Due To Severe Weather And Heavy Rain

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Arkansas, Garland, Pulaski, St. Francis and Saline Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by severe storms and heavy rains on April 3 and 4. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has informed Arkansas that requests for federal assistance related to the latest sto...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Apr 7, 2008

Arkansas To Accept Fema Mobile Homes For Storm Victims

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe, after consulting with Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director David Maxwell and Arkansas State Health Officer Dr. Paul Halverson, has decided that Arkansas will accept FEMA mobile homes for use by Arkansas storm victims as temporary housing. Arkansas is accepting only those mobile homes that h...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Apr 3, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 23 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments: Norman Adamson, Nashville, reappointed to the State Board of Private Career Education. Appointment expires April 15, 2014. Dwight Brown, Wynne, reappointed to the Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2011....
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008

Governor Beebe Addresses Joint Session

Governor Beebe addresses a joint session of the 86th General Assembly House Chamber, State Capitol, Little Rock, Monday, March 31, 2008 at 12:30 PM. Audio from the Governor's speech will be available online after 2:00 p.m. for download and broadcast use. Click here for audio.
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 31, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Four Additional Counties Disaster Areas Due To Heavy Rains And Flooding

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Cross, Monroe, Perry, and Prairie Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by heavy rains and flooding that began on March 18. This brings the total number of declared counties to 39. Previously declared counties include Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Conway, Crawford, Craigh...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Mar 26, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 21 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments: David Allen, Siloam Springs, to the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame Board. Appointment expires September 1, 2013. Replaces Brenda McAnulty. Dr. Lawrence Braden, Camden, to the State Board of Health. Appointment expires December 31, 2011. Replaces ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Nine Additional Counties Disaster Areas Due To Heavy Rains And Flooding

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Conway, Craighead, Faulkner, Howard, Pope, Van Buren, White, Woodruff, and Yell Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by heavy rains and flooding that began on March 18. This brings the total number of declared counties to 35. Previously declared counties include Baxter, Benton, ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 24, 2008

Governor Beebe Issues Call For Special Legislative Session | Natural-gas severance tax currently only item on March 31 call

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe announced this morning that he is calling the 86th General Assembly into a special legislative session beginning Monday, March 31. The only item currently listed in the call is the governor’s proposed increase to the severance tax on natural gas. Governor Beebe may amend the call to include technic...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Mar 21, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares 26 Counties Disaster Areas Due To Heavy Rains And Flooding

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Crawford, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Newton, Randolph, Scott, Searcy, Sharp, Stone, Washington Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by heavy rains and floo...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Mar 20, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 23 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments: Watson Bell, Searcy, as Searcy District Court Judge. Appointment expires December 31, 2008. Replaces Judge Phil Shoffner. Pat Moran, Rogers, to the Arkansas State Claims Commission. Appointment expires January 15, 2009. Replaces Joe Peacock. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT ON NATURAL GAS SEVERANCE TAX Agreement will not impact residential ratepayers

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe announced today that he is contacting legislators to determine support for an agreed increase of the severance tax on natural gas in Arkansas. The agreement will create an ongoing roads program for Arkansas without increasing natural-gas rates for residential Arkansas customers. Discussions ended yesterday when r...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 11, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 22 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Leila Alston, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board. Appointment expires January 1, 2012. Bill Barnes, Mount Ida, reappointed to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 3, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 27 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Dr. Richard Burnett, Gassville, to the Arkansas Development Finance Authority Board of Directors. Appointment expires January 14, 2010. Replaces Lloyd Lindsey. Christina Carr, Camden, to the Arkansas Child Abuse, Rape...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 25, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 27 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Donna Adkins, Hot Springs, reappointed to the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System Board of Trustees. Appointment expires January 1, 2012. Lillian Arnold, Pine Bluff, to the Home Health Care Service Agency Ad...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Appointments To Daisy Gatson Bates Holiday Committee

LITTLE ROCK – Today is Daisy Gatson Bates Day in Arkansas, and the first year for the newly enacted Daisy Gatson Bates Holiday Committee. Governor Mike Beebe recently made his appointments to this committee, and they include the following people: Dr. Cora McHenry, North Little Rock, Chairperson Phyllis Dickerson, ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 18, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant ten pardons. An additional 86 clemency requests were denied and 79 had no action taken upon them. This includes requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The ten applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirem...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 15, 2008

Governor Beebe Authorizes Emergency Leave For State Employees Impoacted By Storms

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has signed an executive order granting up to a week of paid emergency leave for Arkansas state employees who suffered substantial damage during the tornadoes and thunderstorms of February 5. Under the order, any state employee, whose primary residence was lost or sustained heavy damage, may file fo...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 15, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Three Additional Counties Disaster Areas Due To Last Week's Storms

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has added Franklin, Marion and Newton Counties to the list of state disaster areas due to the damage caused by powerful tornadoes and violent thunderstorms on Tuesday, February 5, taking the total to 13 counties. Beebe previously made declarations for Baxter, Conway, Independence, Izard, Pope, Randolph, Sharp, St...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 11, 2008

Health Department Update on Tuberculosis and Hansen’s Disease

(Little Rock) The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is receiving reports from concerned citizens about a possible outbreak of 300 plus cases of tuberculosis (Tb) and an outbreak of Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) in Benton, Washington and Sebastian counties). There are no outbreaks of either disease in the state. The total number of cases of ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Saturday, Feb 9, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 24 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Dr. Omar Atiq, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2013. Replaces Dr. David Jacks. Susan Bryant, Malvern, to the Advisory Council for the Education of Gifted and Talent...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 8, 2008

Arkansas Receives First Declaration For Federal Disaster Assistance

FEMA Administrator, Senators to accompany Governor Beebe on damage tour Friday LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe received notice late this afternoon that President George W. Bush has approved the first stage of federal disaster assistance related to Tuesday's tornadoes in Arkansas. This first stage makes state-and-local governments elig...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 7, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Ten Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornado And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Baxter, Conway, Independence, Izard, Pope, Randolph, Sharp, Stone, Union and Van Buren Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by powerful tornadoes and violent thunderstorms on Tuesday, February 5. Governor Beebe toured damage sites in Pope, Van Buren, Baxter and Stone Counties, meetin...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 7, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 17 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Dr. Cynthia Burroughs, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Appointment expires October 1, 2011. Replaces Pamela Crowson. Sean Clark, Prescott, as Nevada County Constable. Appointment expires December 31, 2...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 28, 2008

Governor Beebe Encourages Effort To Increase Low Income Energy Assistance Funding

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Beebe today joined with community leaders and energy officials in calling for additional funding for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Next week, advocates for low-income assistance will converge on Washington, DC, encouraging Congress to increase LIHEAP funding by $800 million to h...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jan 24, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Five Appointments

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards, commissions and judgeships: John Cone, Pine Bluff, as Circuit Judge for the Sixth Division of the Eleventh Judicial District West. Appointment expires December 31, 2008. Replaces Thomas Brown. Cone most recently served as City Attorne...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008

Governor Beebe Names Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Taskforce Members

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced 19 appointments to the new Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Taskforce. Created by Act 842 of the 86th General Assembly, the Taskforce will study how to improve prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in Arkansas's minority communities. The members of the Arkansas HIV/AIDS Minority Tas...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 18, 2008

New Program To Help Arkansas Families Save For College

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe, along with members of the Arkansas 529 Committee and the Aspiring Scholars Advisory Committee, today announced a new college savings’ program, the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant. This new program makes matching funds available for working families who wish to invest in their children’s future by investing in A...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 18, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 24 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Cecil Alexander, Heber Springs, reappointed to the Arkansas Racing Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2013. Bernard "Bernie" Bevill, Roland, reappointed to the Central Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Comm...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008

Governor Beebe Appoints New Member To Arkansas State Universsity Board Of Trustees

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today named Ron Rhodes of Cherokee Village to the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees. "Ron Rhodes has deep ties to Arkansas State University," Beebe said. "While this is a political appointment, Ron is by his nature not a political person. He simply has spent his life in dedicated support...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant 21 pardons. All 21 applicants have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole-and-probationary requirements and paid all fines related to their sentences. There is a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. An additional ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 14, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces Initiative to Increase Arkansas Workforce Readiness

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Mike Beebe today announced a new workplace-readiness credential that will reduce employee turnover, build job-seeker confidence, increase a graduate’s chances for hire and boost economic development. The Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) designates that an individual has core employability skills requi...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 14, 2008

Governor Beebe Declares Five Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornado And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Benton, Conway, Craighead, Poinsett and Pope Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by thunderstorms and tornadoes on Monday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 8. A Disaster Recovery Center will be opened on Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13 at the Appleton Commu...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 11, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 26 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Evelyn Bass, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Appointment expires July 1, 2010. Replaces Hallie Sanford. Roger Carter, Hot Springs, to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 2, 2008

Governor Beebe Announces 17 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board: Chief Bill Baldridge, Searcy. Reappointment. Larry Brewer, Conway. Replaces Toni Perkins. Greg Gray, Forrest City. Reappointment. Thomas Hopkins, Hot Springs. Reappointment. All appointments expir...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Dec 27, 2007

Governor Beebe And Missouri Governor Blunt Place Friendly Stakes On Cotton Bowl

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt have placed a friendly wager on the Cotton Bowl showdown between the University of Arkansas and the University of Missouri. In honor of the game, each governor has offered up a bale of his state’s best cotton, as well as other locally produced products. "Time and again, the R...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Dec 21, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 20 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Cathy Alexander, Heber Springs, to the Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Abused and Neglected Children. Appointment expires December 31, 2008. Betsy Barnes, Little Rock, to the Technology Equipment Revolving Loan Fund C...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Dec 20, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Members Of Governor's Roundtable On Health Care

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that 30 Arkansans have agreed to serve on the Governor’s Roundtable on Health Care. Announced in August, the Roundtable includes consumers, business representatives, health-care representatives and community leaders who will work together to find new approaches and strategies for improving the heal...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007

Public Service Commission Chairman To Take Military Leave Interim Member Appointed To Serve During Absence

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Public Service Commission Chairman Paul Suskie will be taking military leave to deploy with the Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade on its upcoming mission to Iraq. Beebe has named David Newbern of Little Rock as an Interim Member of the PSC to serve during Suskie's leave of absence....
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Dec 6, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Appointment To Arkansas Securities Commissioner

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that he has appointed Heath Abshure of Little Rock as Commissioner of the Arkansas Securities Department. “Heath’s ten years of experience in both the public and private sectors have left him well-versed in securities law and well-equipped for this position,” Beebe said. “I am conf...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Nov 29, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 23 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: John Benjamin, Glenwood, to the Mansion Advisory Council. Appointee serves at the will of the Governor. Bill Bosley, Benton, reappointed to the Residential Building Contractors Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2010....
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardon

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant one pardon from a total of 38 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. Beebe denied 17 requests from inmates for commutations or other forms of clemency and took no action on an add...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007

Governor Beebe Creates Task Force To Study After-School, Summer Programs

LITTLE ROCK – In January’s State of the State Address, Governor Beebe pledged to search for the best ways to involve Arkansas students in after-school and summer programs. Beebe has now signed an executive order creating a task force to do just that. Over the next year, the Governor’s Task Force on Best Practices for After-School and Summer Progr...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007

Arkansas Celebrates Ten Years Of Cisco Academies

LITTLE ROCK – Over the past decade, more than 7,000 Arkansans have graduated from information-technology courses through the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Governor Mike Beebe today helped commemorate the State’s ten-year partnership with Cisco that has led to the creation of 44 Cisco Academies in two-year colleges, universities and high schoo...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Nov 19, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 23 Appointments To New Board And Task Forces

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to newly created entities: Arkansas Legislative Task Force on Traumatic Brain Injury All appointments expire June 30, 2009. Melinda Davis, Benton Jennifer Feagan, Ward Dr. Dana Barber Gonzales, Little Rock Amanda Goodard, Jacksonville Diane...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Nov 14, 2007

Pilot Program To Support Minority Small Business Development

FORREST CITY – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that a pilot program established by the 86th General Assembly to develop minority contracting businesses will receive initial funding through a federal workforce grant. The Small Minority Contractors Surety Bonding and Mentor Protegee Program was established by Act 950 of the 2007...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Nov 12, 2007

Governor Beebe To Participate In Emergency Preparedness Exercise

Governor Mike Beebe will take part in an emergency-preparedness exercise through the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management on Friday, November 9. The exercise will focus on State response following a hypothetical earthquake along the New Madrid Fault Line. Heads of approximately 12 state agencies will join Governor Beebe for the exercise. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Nov 8, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Lonnie Burrow, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians. Appointment expires June 30, 2010. Clayton Castleman, Ashdown, to the Arkansas State Land Information Board. Appointment expires A...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Nov 7, 2007

Governor Beebe's Statement On Latest Proposed Initiated Act Regarding Arkansas Adoptions

"I remain opposed to this proposal, regardless of minor changes to its wording. Currently, decisions about the long-term care of adopted children are made on a case-by-case basis, with the best interest of the child as the guiding influence. We have a thorough system in place where child-care professionals and judges work diligently to place thes...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Oct 24, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Eight Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Erna Boone, Cabot, reappointed to the Arkansas Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2010. Martha Dixon, Arkadelphia, to the State Board of Workforce Education and Career Opportunities. Appoint...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007

Governor Beebe Declares Two Counties Disaster Areas Due To Tornado And Thunderstorm Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Crittenden and Lincoln Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by thunderstorms and tornadoes on Wednesday, October 17 and early Thursday, October 18. The declaration releases $100,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Fund to be used by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Oct 19, 2007

Governor Beebe To Participate In Nationally Broadcast Pre-K Conference

Governor Mike Beebe will be interviewed live this afternoon as part of a national broadcast for more than 2,000 pre-k advocates. The broadcast will be viewed via satellite at 125 sites across the country, including locations in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro and Magnolia. It will also be streamed live on the Internet at http://www.preknow.c...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 31 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Betty Ahmad, Pine Bluff, reappointed to the Sex Offender Assessment Committee. Appointment expires July 1, 2010. Ritter Arnold, Marked Tree, reappointed to the Boll Weevil Eradication Committee. Appointment expires July 1, ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 13 Appointments To New Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to newly created boards and commissions: Electronic Recording Commission Kevin Cowling, Foreman Alma Davis, Hampton Bette Green, Forrest City Laurie Green, DeQueen J.T. Ferstl, Little Rock Rhonda Long, Conway Pat O’Brien, Little Rock Brian Sc...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Oct 12, 2007

Governor Beebe Names Public Service Commissioner, Workforce Investment Board Director

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today named Colette Honorable of Little Rock to the Arkansas Public Service Commission and Ken Ferguson of Pine Bluff as the director of the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Honorable, 37, is the current director of the Workforce Investment Board, appointed to that position by Governor Beebe i...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Oct 10, 2007

New Pilot Program To Connect Arkansans With Unclaimed Benefits

LITTLE ROCK – Every year, $280 million in state-and-federal benefits are left unclaimed by Arkansans. In a cooperative effort to connect Arkansans with these programs, Governor Mike Beebe joined today with the Department of Workforce Services, Department of Human Services and community leaders to announce the Benefit Bank of Arkansas. This pilot ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Oct 8, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 26 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Tealisa Allen, Little Rock, to the Social Work Licensing Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2010. Replaces Rosemary White. John Bacon, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Commission for Coordination of Educational...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Oct 5, 2007

Governor Beebe's Statement On President Bush's SCHIP Veto

"This veto is a disappointment to the tens of thousands of Arkansas families who rely on SCHIP to provide health care for their children through the ARKids First program. I urge Congress to override this veto and keep these vital health-care services in place for Arkansans. We currently have about 80,000 Arkansas children whose only option for he...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007

Governor Beebe Names Interim Communications Director

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Grant Tennille of Little Rock as Interim Communications Director for the Governor’s Office. Communications Director Zac Wright remains on a leave of absence. Tennille, 38, most recently worked for The Thompson Group, a Little Rock-based, public relations and advertising firm. He has pr...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Oct 2, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant 23 pardons from a total of 139 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. Beebe denied 49 requests from inmates for commutations or other forms of clemency and took no action on an ad...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Sep 28, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 26 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Todd Allen, West Memphis, reappointed to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board. Appointment expires June 30, 2009. Teresa Belew, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinating Council. Appointment expir...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Commutation

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant one commutation from a total of 61 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the commutation before final action is taken. Beebe denied 25 requests from inmates for commutations or other forms of clemency and took no action ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Sep 14, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 12 Appointments To New Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to newly created boards and commissions: Arkansas Commission for Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Initiative Tim Clark, Maumelle, Chairman Dr. Curtis Lowery, Little Rock Amy Stewart, Little Rock Appointment expirations are to be determined by the drawing of ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Sep 12, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 36 Appointments to Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Ron Alexander, Umpire, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee, Judicial District 9 West. Appointment expires January 14, 2010. Replaces Jerry Gardner. Richard Anderson, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Athletic...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007

Governor Beebe Names Governor's Commission On Global Warming

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced 17 appointments to the new Governor’s Commission on Global Warming. Created by Act 696 of the 86th General Assembly, the Commission will study the issues and potential impact of global warming in Arkansas, and work with state agencies to reduce contaminants that contribute to global warming. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Sep 7, 2007

Arkansas Receives $13 Million Grant For Math And Science Education

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Arkansas is one of only seven states to receive money from a new grant designed to further build upon improvements in Advanced Placement (AP) scores by Arkansas students. Created by the National Math and Science Initiative, the $13.2-million, six-year grant will fund training...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Aug 30, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Need Based Grants For College

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Arkansas high-school graduates with financial need can now receive up to $1,000 per year to help pay for college under a new grant program. The GO! Opportunities Grant is the first state-funded college grant program in Arkansas based solely on financial needs. Qualifying freshmen who are ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Aug 28, 2007

Governor Beebe, Members Of Congress Call For Re-Authorization Of SCHIP Funding

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe, joined by Senators Lincoln and Pryor and Representative Vic Snyder, called on Congress and President Bush to re-authorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) before the current funding expires on September 30, 2007. SCHIP money is the primary funding source for ARKids First, which provides healt...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Aug 27, 2007

Governor Beebe's Statement On Arkansas Marriage Age Law

“While I am focused on the safety and welfare of Arkansas’s children, there does not appear to be an imminent crisis that requires calling the legislature into a special session for the Arkansas marriage age law. Additional legislation will eventually be needed to fix the drafting error that was made in this bill. However, the legislature clearly...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Aug 27, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 21 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Lloyd Black, Little Rock, to the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Board. Appointment expires April 8, 2011. Tommy Bond, Jacksonville, to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Lan...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant two pardons from a total of 107 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. Beebe denied 58 requests from inmates for commutations or other forms of clemency and took no action on an a...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Aug 10, 2007

Governor Beebe's Statement On Social Studies Frameworks

"I acknowledge the deep concerns expressed by some parties who fear that the new frameworks will decrease the emphasis on Arkansas history as a stand-alone course. Let me again assure everyone that Arkansas students will be taught a separate semester of Arkansas History between the seventh and twelfth grades, as required by law. There is a...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Aug 8, 2007

Governor Beebe Names Special Member To Arkansas Public Service Commission

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today named David Newbern of Little Rock as a Special Member of the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Newbern, 70, served 14 years as a Justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court. He was also one of the first judges appointed by Governor Bill Clinton to the newly established Arkansas Court of Appeal...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Appointment To State Board Of Education

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Brenda Gullett of Fayetteville to the State Board of Education. "Brenda has dedicated her extensive experience, energy and compassion to the betterment of education for more than 25 years," Beebe said. "She will bring that dedication to the Board and commit the time and effort required ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 22 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Charles "Tad" Bokker, Forrest City, to the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. Appointment expires June 22, 2010. Replaces Al Thomas. David Burdick, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Broadband Advisory Council. Appointment e...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Aug 3, 2007

Governor Beebe Names Children's Behavioral Health Care Commission

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced 20 appointments to the new Children’s Behavioral Health Care Commission. Created by Act 1593 of the 86th General Assembly, the Commission will work with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health to reform the system of mental-health care for Arkansas children. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jul 26, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Nine Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Maxine Allen, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Appointment expires June 30, 2013. Replaces Ray Nelson. David Burnley, Searcy, to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Appoi...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jul 20, 2007

Governor Beebe To Make Major Economic Development Announcement

Governor Mike Beebe will host the formal announcement of a major economic-development project coming to Little Rock. Local and state leaders will be on hand, along with company officials. The announcement will take place at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, in the Governor’s Conference Room at the State Capitol.
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints Judge To Fourth Judicial District

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today named Gary L. Carson of Fayetteville as Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District, Fifth Division. Carson, 60, has practiced law in Northwest Arkansas for 35 years and has served as a substitute judge for the Fayetteville District Court. He has also volunteered his services to Le...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jul 16, 2007

Governor Beebe Releases Funds For Storm Shelters, Hazard Mitigation Projects

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today approved the release of more than $1.7 million from his Hazard Mitigation Fund to provide matching funds for infrastructure projects in nine Arkansas counties and to reimburse Arkansans who qualify for the Arkansas Safe Shelter Program. The Safe Shelter Program, administered by the Arkansas Depa...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jul 13, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 26 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Charles Allen, Ph.D, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Council. Appointment expires May 1, 2013. Replaces Mark Smith. John Alter, DeWitt, reappointed to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Boar...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007

Governor Beebe Promotes Affordable Health Care For Small Businesses

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe will make visits throughout Arkansas this summer to promote ARHealthNet, an Arkansas program that provides health-care insurance to small-business employees who aren’t covered by private or state plans. Small businesses with at least two full-time employees may qualify for ARHealthNet if they: ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jul 9, 2007

Governor Beebe Releases Emergency Funds To Assist Delta Memorial Hospital

DUMAS – Governor Mike Beebe has set aside $250,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Fund to provide financial assistance for Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas. Beebe presented the check to hospital officials this morning. "After tornadoes struck Desha County in February, I said that Arkansans would take care of our own," Beebe stated....
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jul 5, 2007

First Lady Ginger Beebe Concluded Statewide Listening Tour On Children's Mental Health Care

(LITTLE ROCK) First Lady Ginger Beebe has completed her two-month statewide listening tour devoted to children’s mental-health issues. Starting May 8 and ending today, Beebe and a team of child-health advocates met with more than 80 families from 37 Arkansas counties. “The experiences that these families face can be overwhelming but I believe...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jul 3, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints Arkansas's First Surgeon General

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Dr. Joe Thompson of Little Rock as Surgeon General for the State of Arkansas. “Arkansas’s Surgeon General will be the pre-eminent champion for health education in our state,” Beebe said. “Joe has long been a leader in the tireless effort to improve the health and health care of our peopl...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jul 2, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 21 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Dan Bakke, North Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Appointment expires June 1, 2011. Judith Blair, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. Appointment expires June 1, 2011....
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jun 28, 2007

Governor Beebe Declares Crawford County Disaster Area After Tornado, High Winds

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today declared Crawford County a state disaster area because of tornado- and high-wind damage caused by storms on June 20. The proclamation, signed by the governor, releases $75,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Fund under the Individual Assistance Program. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints Game And Fish Commissioner

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Rick Watkins of Little Rock as the newest commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. “Rick has long been a champion for educating our youth about the outdoor opportunities that Arkansas provides us all,” Beebe said. “He understands and values education as a vital component of...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Three Judicial Appointments

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe announced today that he has made appointments for two vacated judgeships and also appointed a Special Justice for an Arkansas Supreme Court case. The appointees are: Alice Lightle, Little Rock, to the Little Rock District Court, Third (Environmental) Division. Lightle, 53, is currently the policy director f...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jun 25, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant five pardons from a total of 63 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. Beebe denied 18 other pardon applications and took no action on 21 other requests. In addition, Beebe denie...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jun 22, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 24 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Ronnie Baldwin, Wynne, to the Professional Bail Bondsman Licensing Board. Appointment expires September 30, 2012. Replaces Donald Smith. Marilyn Bogle, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Commission. Appoin...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jun 21, 2007

Governor Beebe Commemorates Opening Of Passport Facility In Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS – Stanley Associates, Inc. today celebrated the official grand opening of its Passport Book Personalization Facility in Hot Springs. The facility will produce passports and other travel documents for the U.S. Department of State and will employ 160 people. “This is a unique economic-development opportunity, and I thank Stanley f...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jun 14, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints First Female Arkansas Bank Commissioner

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Candace Franks of Little Rock as the new commissioner of the Arkansas State Bank Department. Franks, 54, will be the first woman to serve as Arkansas Bank Commissioner. She is a 27-year veteran of the Bank Department, hired in 1980 as the Department’s General Counsel and then named Depu...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007

Dassault Falcon Continues Little Rock Expansion

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Dassault Falcon will further expand its business-jet completion center in Little Rock, already the largest of its kind on the world. The 116,000-square-foot expansion results from the growing demand for Dassault Falcon jets. Dassault is in the midst of hiring 200 additional Little Rock employ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007

Governor Beebe To Make Announcement At Dassault Falcon In Little Rock

Governor Beebe and Dassault Falcon officials will make an announcement Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. regarding the company’s future in Little Rock. Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Little Rock city officials will also be on hand. Media access to the announcement will be by shuttle from a parking lot outside of Dassault’s facility. The s...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jun 11, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints State Crime Lab Director

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has named Kermit B. Channell II of Benton as the new Executive Director of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory. "Kermit’s experience at the State Crime Lab has helped him build trust and strong working relationships throughout the state," Beebe said. "The Lab has made substantial progress in its a...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jun 6, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 21 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Representative William Abernathy, Mena, to the Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council. Appointee serves at the Will of the Governor. Replaces Mary Beth Green. Curtis Adams, Jr., Fort Smith, to the A...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jun 5, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints Minority Health Commission Executive Director | Also Appoints Special Justice for Arkansas Supreme Court Case

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe has named Wynona Bryant-Williams, Ph.D., of Little Rock, as Executive Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. "Wynona brings with her a wealth of research experience and a strong personal dedication to minority-health issues," Beebe said. "She will earnestly pursue the Commission’s g...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jun 4, 2007

Hino Motors Expanding Marion Automotive Parts Plant

MARION, ARKANSAS – Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Hino Motors Manufacturing USA will invest an additional $70 million to add equipment to its 400,000-square-foot Marion plant. “This expansion illustrates the strong partnership between Arkansas and Hino,” Beebe said. “We will work together to keep that relationship mutually beneficia...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 31, 2007

Governor Beebe To Make Announcement At Hino Plant In Marion

Governor Mike Beebe will be in Marion on Thursday, May 31, for two events. First, Governor Beebe will present an Arkansas Community of Excellence Award to the City of Marion. Time: 2:15 p.m. Location: The Cedars at Marion, 200 Washington, Marion Then, Governor Beebe will tour Hino Motors Manufacturing USA to commemorate the ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant 13 pardons from a total of 82 clemency applications. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on the pardons before final action is taken. Beebe denied 17 other pardon applications and took no action on 14 other requests. In addition, Beebe denied ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, May 25, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Edward Appler III, Conway, to the Child Welfare Agency Review Board. Appointment expires March 1, 2011. Replaces Annette Bailey. Glenn Brackman, Bradley, to the Boll Weevil Eradication Committee. Appointment expires J...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Federal Disaster Declared For Damaged Arkansas Crops | Declaration covers all 75 Arkansas counties

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe received word late Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted his request for a disaster declaration for crop damage caused by the late-season freeze of April 7 and 8. The declaration covers 68 Arkansas counties, but the remaining seven are also eligible because they are contiguous to included co...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, May 18, 2007

New Manufacturing Facility To Bring 175 Jobs To England

ENGLAND, ARKANSAS -- England OilField Services Inc. will build a manufacturing facility in England, Arkansas, creating 175 jobs with an average hourly wage of $18. The 33,000-square-foot facility will be built on ten acres in the England Industrial Park. To assist England with infrastructure for the new facility, Governor Mike Beebe presente...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 17, 2007

Governor Beebe To Make Economic Development Announcement

Governor Mike Beebe will help announce new jobs in Lonoke County Thursday morning. Local and state leaders will be on hand along with company officials. The announcement will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the England Fire Station, 110 North Allis, England. Directions: When you arrive in England, turn right on Haywood Street just past th...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Beebe Appoints Three Arkansans To Newly Created Circuit Judgeships

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe announced today that he has made appointments for three new judgeships created under Act 168 of the 2007 Legislative Session. The appointees are: Cindy Thyer, Jonesboro, to the Second Judicial District. Thyer, 37, served as a Second District Judge from November, 2005 to December, 2006. She has also been app...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Bob Abbott, Pine Bluff, reappointed to the State Kidney Disease Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2011. Cary Bennett, Chidester, to the State Fire Prevention Commission. Appointment expires July 18, 2009. Re...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, May 14, 2007

Governor Beebe Requests Extension For SBA Loans In Desha County

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration asking for a 30-day extension for the SBA’s loan-application deadline. The current deadline, under the economic disaster declaration made by the SBA after the Dumas tornadoes, is May 11. "(Our citizens) continue to work toward re-establ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 10, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 15 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Bill Booker, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Cemetery Board. Appointment expires January 15, 2011. Scottie Burchett, Alexander, to the State Board of Cosmetology. Expiration date to be determined by the drawin...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces New Arkansas State Police Director

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe has named retired Arkansas State Police Captain Winford Phillips of Fayetteville as the new director of the Arkansas State Police. "Winford Phillips has earned the respect and friendship of his fellow Troopers during almost four decades of service at nearly every level of the Arkansas State Polic...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 19 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Nancy Arn, El Dorado, reappointed to the Information Network of Arkansas. Appointment expires December 31, 2009. Ben Blankenship, Benton, to the State Emergency Response Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 201...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, May 4, 2007

Beebe Announces Departure Of Arkansas State Police Director

Governor Mike Beebe announced today that Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police, will resign his position with ASP to become Vice President of Corporate Services at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Dozier was appointed Director of the Arkansas State Police in June 2004, and was asked by Governor Beebe to continue as Director under the ne...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 3, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Decision To Seperate Departments Of Health And Human Services

LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Mike Beebe announced today that he has signed an executive order to separate the Arkansas Departments of Health and Human Services into two independent agencies. Effective July 1, 2007, DHHS will become the Department of Human Services and the Department of Health. “Both agencies are stronger for the experience of hav...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, May 3, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 13 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Cheryl Chapman, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Service Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2010. Replaces Wendell Grubb. Dianne Curry, Little Rock, reappointed to the Arkansas Service Commission. Appointment ex...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Apr 26, 2007

Governor Beebe Adds Four Counties To Emergency Declaration For Crop Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has amended his recent proclamation, declaring a state of emergency in an additional four counties that suffered crop damage in early April due to record-low temperatures. The latest declared counties are Garland, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Perry Counties. More counties may continue to be added to the list as additi...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Apr 24, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces 18 Appointments To Boards And Commissions

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Brandi Anderson, Sherwood, reappointed to the Petroleum Storage Tanks Advisory Council. Appointment expires December 31, 2010. Aubrey Blackmon, Houston, to the Arkansas Beef Council. Appointment expires March 30, 2010. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Apr 23, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Intent To Grant 11 Pardons

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today announced his intent to grant pardons to 11 applicants out of 57 clemency requests. This notice begins a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback before final action is taken. In addition, Governor Beebe has denied 17 pardon applications and taken no action on 15 others. Governor Beebe also denied ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Apr 20, 2007

Governor Beebe Adds 13 Counties To Emergency Declaration For Crop Damage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe has declared a state of emergency in an additional 13 counties in response to record-low temperatures damaging Arkansas crops in early April. The latest declared counties include Arkansas, Clark, Conway, Faulkner, Hot Spring, La Fayette, Lee, Newton, Prairie, Randolph, Searcy, Van Buren, and White Counties. More ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Apr 20, 2007

Governor Beebe Statement On The Death Of Helen Walton

"Helen Walton lived the American dream and shared that success with Arkansas. She helped set the standard for philanthropy in our state as the guiding hand of the Walton Family Foundation and the Walton Arts Center. Her family changed business throughout the world and Helen worked to make sure that Arkansas benefited from their success." – Govern...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Apr 20, 2007

Governor Beebe Declares State Of Emergency In 35 Counties For Crop Damage

(LITTLE ROCK)–In response to record-low temperatures damaging Arkansas crops in early April, Governor Mike Beebe has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties. Those counties include Benton, Boone, Bradley, Carroll, Clay, Cleburne, Cleveland, Craighead, Crawford, Crittenden, Cross, Fulton, Franklin, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Johnson...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Apr 17, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints New Arkansas Drug Director

(LITTLE ROCK) - Governor Mike Beebe has named Fran Flener of Batesville as Arkansas Drug Director. "With the increased growth and success of drug courts and other alternative-sentencing options, coordinating rehabilitation is now a more substantial component of the drug-director position," Beebe said. "Fran’s extensive leadership ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Apr 17, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 21 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Anne Allen, Little Rock, appointed to the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism Advisory Council. Appointment expires January 8, 2010. Replaces Ina Brown. Sherry Bell, Magnolia, appointed to the Arkansas Division of Volunteer...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Apr 11, 2007

ARKANSAS TUSKEGEE AIRMAN TO RECEIVE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Mike Beebe today honored Little Rock native Milton Crenshaw, who will receive the Congressional Gold Medal from President Bush this Thursday for his service with the Tuskegee Airmen. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. “Arkansas is proud of Milton Crenshaw and all...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Mar 27, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 14 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Joseph Wayne Black, Newport, appointed to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2011. Replaces Niel Crowson. Leonard Boyle, Little Rock, appointed to the Governor’s Commission on P...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 26, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 17 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: John Andrews, Walnut Ridge, appointed to the State Plant Board. Appointment expires March 17, 2009. Replaces Ray Vester. Rick Bransford, Lonoke, appointed to the State Plant Board. Appointment expires March 17, 2009. Rep...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Mar 22, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE CALLS FOR REFORM IN CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CARE

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today called for the creation of a commission to review the mental-health care of Arkansas children and make recommendations to improve the system that serves them. “As a state, Arkansas has too many children in residential treatment for mental-health care,” Beebe said. “This arrangement drains ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE APPOINTS NEW MEMBER TO ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has named Howard L. Slinkard of Rogers to the Board of Trustees of Arkansas State University. “Howard Slinkard’s loyal support of ASU and his experience in higher education will combine to benefit both this institution and this state,” Beebe said. “I am proud to appoint Howard to the same board ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 19, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE AUTHORIZES ADDITIONAL $250,000 IN DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR STORM VICTIMS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has issued a proclamation authorizing an additional $250,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Fund to assist victims of the February 24th tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in Southeast Arkansas. Loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration is still available for storm victims. The SB...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 19, 2007

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAKES DISASTER DECLARATION FOR DESHA COUNTY

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe received word from the U.S. Small Business Administration Monday afternoon that Arkansas’s request for low-interest disaster loans to assist Desha County storm victims has been granted. “I thank SBA Administrator Steven Preston for his agency’s quick response to our request for help,” Beebe said....
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Mar 12, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE STATEMENT ON FEMA’S REJECTION OF EMERGENCY DESIGNATION FOR DESHA COUNTY

“Although this decision by FEMA to deny emergency funds to Desha County defies common sense, Arkansas will take care of its own people. It is unfortunate that assistance will now depend on additional state resources instead of federal disaster programs that Arkansas taxpayers helped fund. “We are deciding whether to appeal FEMA’s decisi...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Mar 9, 2007

ARKANSAS COUNTIES AND COMMUNITIES RECEIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

(LITTLE ROCK) - Governor Mike Beebe today presented 12 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) totaling more than $2.8 million to Arkansas counties and communities. “These grants allow our communities to improve quality of life and build the foundation for economic development,” said Governor Beebe. “A strong infrastructure helps make ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Mar 8, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 19 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Thomas Brock, Fort Smith, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee, Judicial District 12. Appointment expires January 14, 2011. Replaces Randy Hall. Mary Cameron, Little Rock, to the Governing Board t...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Mar 7, 2007

DUMAS DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER RELOCATES AFTER OUTGROWING ORIGINAL SITE

(LITTLE ROCK) – The Disaster Recovery Center established in Dumas is relocating to accommodate the growing number of state workers providing initial assistance to storm victims. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Center will now be located at the First United Methodist Church at 230 Court Street in Dumas, one block from the original site. Th...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Mar 1, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE DECLARES FOURTH COUNTY AS STATE DISASTER AREA DUE TO STORM DAMAGE

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has added Bradley County to the list of declared state disaster areas due to thunderstorms and tornadoes last Saturday. Desha, Drew and Union Counties were declared disaster areas on Monday. In addition, Governor Beebe has authorized $200,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Fund to assist the affect...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE APPOINTS NEW MEMBER TO UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named John H. Tyson of Springdale to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. “John Tyson is dedicated to the University of Arkansas as both a private and corporate citizen of our state,” Beebe said. “He helped lead the U of A’s highly successful capital campaign and will continue to ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE REQUESTS FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR STORM VICTIMS FROM PRESIDENT BUSH

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe sent a letter to President George W. Bush today through Federal Emergency Management Officials asking for $1.5 million in federal assistance for storm victims in Desha County. The funds would provide temporary housing, Small Business Administration disaster loans, and direct federal assistance to those suffering...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Feb 27, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE DECLARES THREE COUNTIES DISASTER AREAS DUE TO TORNADO AND THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Desha, Drew and Union Counties state disaster areas due to the damage caused by thunderstorms and tornadoes on Saturday. Additional counties may be added as storm damage continues to be assessed throughout the coming days. A proclamation signed by the governor will make the three counties ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 26, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE CONFIRMS NEW DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has confirmed Bill Walker of Little Rock as Director of the Department of Workforce Education. “Over the years, as an entrepreneur and business manager, Bill Walker has worked to give Arkansans employment opportunities,” Beebe said. “He will continue striving to provide meaningful opportunities ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 22, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 19 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Sam E. Angel II, Lake Village, to the Arkansas Rural Development Commission. Appointment expires December 31, 2011. Replaces Judy Brown. Bishop Stephen M. Arnold, Little Rock, to the Arkansas State Claims Commis...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE APPOINTS NEW ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL BOARD DIRECTOR

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has named Chief J. R. Thomas of Searcy as Director of the Arkansas Tobacco Control Board. “J. R. Thomas has already dedicated three decades to law enforcement and will continue to serve our state well by enforcing our tobacco laws,” Beebe said. Thomas, 54, served 29 years with ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007

NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM TO CONNECT ARKANSANS TO SERVICES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

(LITTLE ROCK)– Governor Mike Beebe today announced a new statewide telephone system, “Arkansas 2-1-1,” that, beginning this summer, will connect Arkansans with community-assistance programs and volunteer opportunities. “Just as important as having effective social services is making sure that the people who need them know about them,” Beebe sa...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 15, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named David Fletcher of Monette as director of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. “David Fletcher comes to this administration highly recommended by numerous veterans’ groups in Arkansas and I agree with their high accolades for David’s abilities and service,” Beebe said. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 9, 2007

GOVERNOR BEEBE ANNOUNCES 16 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Henry Boyce, Newport, to the Arkansas Sentencing Commission. Appointment expires May 15, 2007. John Burkhalter, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2011. Dr. Bo...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Feb 7, 2007

NATIONAL STUDY OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCORES HIGHLIGHTS ARKANSAS AS MODEL FOR CHANGE

(LITTLE ROCK)– Study results announced this morning by the College Board show Arkansas leading the nation in increasing student achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the past year. The study highlights Arkansas as a national model for its legislation requiring all high schools to offer AP exams and requiring the state to pay for stud...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Feb 6, 2007

Governor Beebe Announces Health and Human Services Appointment

(LITTLE ROCK)- Governor Mike Beebe today announced that he has appointed Jay Bradford of Pine Bluff to be Director of the Division of Behavioral Health Services at the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services. “Jay Bradford has spent more than 20 years as a tireless advocate for the health of Arkansans, especially our most vulner...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Feb 5, 2007

STATE OF ARKANSAS INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY IN EFFECT FOR SECOND DAY

Most state employees in Pulaski County to report at 10:00 LITTLE ROCK – Due to continued winter weather conditions in Central Arkansas overnight, Governor Mike Beebe has kept the state’s Inclement Weather Policy in effect for Friday morning. Under the Inclement Weather Policy, all non-essential personnel at state offices in Pulaski County...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Feb 2, 2007

Pope County Residents Now Eligible for Individual Grant Assistance

(LITTLE ROCK) - Governor Mike Beebe today announced that Pope County residents can now apply for individual grant assistance after the winter storm that affected Arkansas the weekend of January 13. Pope County was one of 13 counties declared a state disaster area after the storm and is one of 12 counties that remain under that declaration. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 1, 2007

STATE OF ARKANSAS INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY GOES INTO EFFECT

(LITTLE ROCK)– Due to snow and freezing rain in Central Arkansas overnight, Governor Mike Beebe has put the state’s Inclement Weather Policy into effect for state offices. Under the Inclement Weather Policy, all non-essential personnel at state offices in Pulaski County are to report to work at 10:00 a.m. In the rest of the state, agency dire...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Feb 1, 2007

Governor Beebe Names New ADED Director

(LITTLE ROCK)– Governor Mike Beebe today named Maria Haley as the new director for the Arkansas Department of Economic Development. “Maria Haley will open doors around the world for Arkansas,” Beebe said. “With economic development so vital to our State’s future, Maria’s unique and global experience will help create the opportunities our stat...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 31, 2007

Governor Beebe Appoints ADEQ Director, Public Service Commissioner

(LITTLE ROCK) - Governor Mike Beebe today named Teresa Marks of Little Rock as director of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and Paul Suskie of North Little Rock to the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Marks, 49, has spent the past four years as the Deputy Attorney General for Public Protection in the Arkansas Attorney Genera...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jan 30, 2007

Beebe Appoints Judge to Fifth Judicial District

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named James D. Kennedy of Russellville as Circuit Judge for the Fifth Judicial District, First Division. Kennedy, 51, has served as a deputy prosecutor in the Fifth Judicial District, as Danville City Attorney and has been in private practice for more than 20 years. A graduate of the University of Ar...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 26, 2007

Beebe Appoints State Police Commissioner, Workers Compensation Administrative Law Judge

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named Jane Christenson of Harrison to the Arkansas State Police Commission and Chandra Hicks of Little Rock as the newest Administrative Law Judge for the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. Christenson, 55, is the publisher of the Newton County Times and holds multiple positions at the Harriso...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 26, 2007

Governor Beebe Names New Adjutant General

(LITTLE ROCK)- Governor Mike Beebe today named Major General Bill Wofford as the new Adjutant General for the Arkansas National Guard. “Major General Wofford has given more than 35 years of his life in service to our nation and has demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills during that service,” Beebe said. “Since joining the A...
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Posted under "News Releases" Friday, Jan 26, 2007

Governor Beebe Applauds Success of the Arkansas Better Chance Program, Proposes Expansion

(LITTLE ROCK) – An independent study announced today shows that the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program has produced significant improvements in the literacy, early language and math skills of pre-kindergarten students in Arkansas. To further expand the program, Governor Mike Beebe has included an additional $40 million in funding for ABC in his ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jan 25, 2007

Governor Beebe Releases Funds for Hazard Mitigation Projects in Nine Counties

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today approved the release of more than $600,000 from his Hazard Mitigation Fund to provide matching funds for infrastructure projects in nine Arkansas counties and for statewide planning. The disbursements include the following, all of which are the state portions of fund-matching projects: $40,000 t...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007

Beebe Urges Congressional Delegation to Preserve Low Income Energy Assistance Funding

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has written to all six members of Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation, urging them to fight to maintain full funding for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. The continuing budget resolution currently funding LIHEAP expires on February 15th, 2007. “Unless LIHEAP’s n...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007

Governor Beebe Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to Arkansas boards and commissions: Charles Black, Texarkana, to the Red River Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2014. Dr. Harold Chakales, Little Rock, to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Appointment expires January 14, 2014. ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Tuesday, Jan 23, 2007

Governor Beebe Adds Woodruff County to List of Declared Disaster Areas

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has added Woodruff County to the list of declared state disaster areas due to flooding and ice over the holiday weekend of January 13th-15th. This brings the total number of declared counties to 13. Benton, Cross, Franklin, Greene, Jackson, Miller, Prairie, Pope, Scott, Searcy, Van Buren and White Counties wer...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 22, 2007

Beebe Appoints Jon Fitch Director of Livestock and Poultry Commission

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named Jon Fitch of Hindsville as the new director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission. “Jon Fitch has dedicated his professional life to two causes: agriculture and public service,” Beebe said. “He has the experience in both the halls of state government and the fields of his family farm...
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Posted under "News Releases" Monday, Jan 22, 2007

Beebe Appoints Cliff Hoofman to Arkansas Highway Commission

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today named Cliff Hoofman of North Little Rock to the Arkansas Highway Commission. “Cliff Hoofman has dedicated last past 30 years to public service, possesses a deep love for Arkansas, and brings an experienced voice to the Highway Commission,” Beebe said. “Good highways open clear paths to help Arkansas n...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jan 18, 2007

Governor Beebe Submits Balanced Budget to Arkansas Legislature

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe submitted his balanced budget Wednesday morning to the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee. “This budget aims to move Arkansas forward and benefit all Arkansans while emphasizing new initiatives in key areas of service,” Beebe said. “By including the grocery tax cut in the balanced budget, we are bu...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007

Governor Beebe Declares Seven Counties Disaster Areas Due to Ice and Flooding

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe has declared Benton, Cross, Greene, Jackson, Miller, Scott and White Counties state disaster areas because of flooding and ice during the holiday weekend. Additional counties may be added as flood levels drop to allow assessment of currently flooded roads and bridges. The proclamation signed by the gove...
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Posted under "News Releases" Wednesday, Jan 17, 2007

Beebe Finds No Reason To Withold Documents: Governor Releases Zeno Case Materials

(LITTLE ROCK) – Governor Mike Beebe today announced the release of documents from an investigation of Lary Zeno, former Arkansas Parole Board member. Zeno resigned his position in May. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sued former Governor Mike Huckabee and the state Parole Board for withholding documents regarding the resignation. “I ...
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Posted under "News Releases" Thursday, Jan 11, 2007