Arkansas Dems convene today to elect executive committee

The Democratic Party of Arkansas will hold its State Committee Meeting this morning at the Wyndham in North Little Rock. The DPA Executive Committee will be elected for 2009-2010. Rep. Kathy Webb will speak on behalf of the House caucus in my absence.

Also today, Secretary of State Charlie Daniels will host the official lighting ceremony for the Arkansas Capitol grounds. The festivities begin at 4:00 p.m., with the official lighting ceremony to be held around 5:30 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks display over the Capitol Dome.