The 88th General Assembly
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Election Day in Arkansas

Today's Arkansas Calendar
Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteePlaceAgenda
8:00a.m.Sustainable Building Practices T.F.Hot SpringsClick here

Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
8:30 a.m.Governor votesSearcy
1:00 p.m.Governor participates in program for Project: At Risk KidsSherwood
Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Statewide2008 Preferential Primary

Today's national news New York Times: Obama Expected to Hit Milestone in Today’s Votes
Wall Street Journal: Microsoft Sees Yahoo Being Split
Washington Post Analysis: Democrats Observe A Fragile Cease-Fire
Los Angeles Times: Oregon, Kentucky likely to make Obama's day
Houston Chronicle: Texan's lobbying success a liability for McCain
Chicago Tribune: Obama on the verge
Reuters: Too pricey?

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State Senate, appeals court races to watch
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Capitol to be part of energy use audit
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State set to sue over land deals, McDaniel says
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Arkansas plant gets challenge in Texas
Ark. News Bureau: Spotlight on legislative, judicial contests in today's primary
Ark. News Bureau: Arkansas lobbying for Air Force Cyber Command headquarters
Associated Press: Ark. ballot measure campaigns look to primary for signatures
Associated Press: New push for ATV safety targets parents, children
Associated Press: Outspoken Ark. judge looks for first ballot win since 2000

Local news from around Arkansas Texarkana Gazette: Voters to select judge, sheriff today
NWA Morning News: Move Cost State High-Profile Democratic Primary
Northwest Ark. Times: Primaries feature few contested seats
Benton County Daily Record: Commission ready for elections
El Dorado News-Times: More than 2,300 local voters cast early ballots
Pine Bluff Commercial: 11th House campaigning going strong
Searcy Daily Citizen: Election arrives today
Batesville Daily Guard: Skip Rutherford talks politics
Baxter Bulletin: Voters decide several races today
Forrest City Times Herald: Election officials trying to resolve ballot questions
Russellville Courier: Primary problems
Paragould Daily Press: Three Quorum Court seats are contested
Helena Daily World: Four-laning Helena Bridge comes with $800m price tag

Today's Arkansas commentary John Brummett: Political wives and me
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: A sense of compassion
Jonesboro Sun: Let’s not be the last to do the right thing (animal cruelty)
Arkansas Leader: Endorsements
Vic Harville cartoon