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Ark. Supreme Court hears payday-lending arguments By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - An attorney for a group of consumers asked the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday to declare the state's Check Cashers Act unconstitutional because it allows payday lenders to charge triple-digit interest rates on loans.
Down to the wire in governor's race, big names helping out Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor will get a little help from their big-name friends in the final weekend of the general election campaign.
Beebe outpaces Hutchinson in fundraising as election looms By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mike Beebe outraised Republican opponent Asa Hutchinson by a 3-1 margin in the last month and out spent Asa Hutchinson by a 2-1 margin, according to campaign finance reports filed Tuesday.
Regional facilities needed for mentally ill, panel told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state could be open to future lawsuits over housing the mentally ill unless it provides treatment in outlying areas to ease overcrowding at the State Hospital, officials told lawmakers Monday.
Low poll numbers point to weaknesses in state GOP, pundits say By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - The generally weak showing of Republican candidates in a poll commissioned by the Arkansas News Bureau-Stephens Media may point to underlying problems in the state's Republican party, pundits say.
President's approval rating up, state poll shows By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - The good news for President Bush is that his approval rating is up again in Arkansas.
State police chief says immigration enforcement not high priority By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - State Police Director Col. Steve Dozier told lawmakers Thursday that training troopers to enforce federal immigration laws, which is been an issue in the governor's race, is not one of his priorities.
UA chancellor gets on knees, begs for full funding By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The chancellor of the University of Arkansas' flagship campus got down on his knees Wednesday and begged state legislators to fully fund his budget request and those of the other state colleges and universities.
College ad spending tops $6 million By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas colleges and universities spent about $6 million last year in advertising, money some lawmakers Tuesday thought could be put to better use than competing against each other.
Candidates for governor trade jabs By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Democratic and Republican candidates for governor traded jabs over ethics and television ads as both emphasized the importance of the two-week early voting period that began Monday.

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