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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces plan to restore Jefferson County operations
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a plan to put Jefferson County back in operation after a month-long business impasse. Sanders said legislation introduced by Sen. Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Rep.
Gov. Sanders announces legislation to make Jefferson County adopt budget and pay staff
Without a budget in place, county staff have been without pay so far this year, and the county has not paid any vendors. Sanders said she expects the legislation to pass early next week.
Gov. Sanders requiring Jefferson County to begin paying employees again
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Monday that she's signing legislation that requires Jefferson County to begin paying its employees again.
State Police step in to help Jefferson County during ongoing budget crisis
Arkansas State Police (ASP) dispatchers have stepped in to support Jefferson County's emergency services as the county continues to struggle to pass a budget.
Governor announces senate bill to revert to 2024 Jefferson County budget
A Senate bill to enact the 2024 budget for Jefferson County while the Quorum Court there remains at a standstill over finalizing a 2025 budget is expected to work its way to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders by next week,
Gov. Sanders weighs in on Jefferson County budget dispute
Gov. Sanders said she and her office are intervening to help protect the workers who have not received pay for almost a month.
Lawmakers work to change Jefferson County budget rules
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a bill that would break the budget impasse in Jefferson County and finally get county payroll out the door.
Jefferson County stalemate inspires bill to revert local budgets
Lawmakers planned to file a bill Monday (Feb. 3) that would require cities and counties to revert to the previous year’s budget if they haven’t written one by a
Gov. Sanders asking for legislation aimed at restarting paychecks for Jefferson County workers
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she's intends to sign legislation that requires Jefferson County to begin paying its employees again.
Governor takes action in county budget fight
Eric Walden Jr. said he didn't learn until Sunday evening that Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders would announce potential action to ...
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Group of Jefferson County gardeners helping feed the community
A group of trained volunteers in Jefferson County sponsored by the University of Arkansas are helping alleviate the impact of ...
Jefferson County budget impasse: Judge refuses 'illegal' compromise
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Jefferson County workers are still going unpaid as the 2025 budget debate continues during Monday's meeting, which ended abruptly with no deal in place. After three ...
Jefferson County prosecutor clarifies meeting requirements
Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter issued a statement Wednesday to clarify the legal requirements for calling special meetings ...
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What is a turbo roundabout? Drivers in Jefferson County learning how to navigate it
There is a big change for motorists in Jefferson County out near the Metropolitan Industrial Park. A new turbo roundabout has ...
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At the Movies: Film critic reviews 'You're Cordially Invited' & 'The Brutalist'
Film critic Michael Cook reviewed “You're Cordially Invited” and “The Brutalist” on Good Day Arkansas.