Rapert raised $8,298.63 and spent $20,980.04 in January for the primary election. Pauley's Facebook page is still selling a human hand and a full set of human ribs, which Pauley says came from France. Arkansas is worth it. Chris Jones ( Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Arkansas. The campaign began the quarter with $16,400. pic.twitter.com/ssev6SL0WN, Chris Jones (@JonesForAR) November 9, 2022. After becoming ordained as. Hed be the first Black person nominated for governor, and I think thats one thing very exciting about him, McCullough said. Jones received local contributions from medical professionals across the state, with the largest being $8,150 from a Fort Smith radiologist. Chris has faith in Arkansass potential, and hes running for governor to ensure every person in Arkansas has an opportunity to succeed. Former President Trump endorsed Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas governor before her campaign began. You can do it for as little as $1. One of Wood's largest donations came from the CRH Americas PAC in Washington D.C. for $1,000. Baptist minister Anthony Bland, political. Each year, the school holds a ceremony for medical students to honor the deceased donors who helped supplement their education, Taylor says. She said Jones likeability and ideas will help fellow Democrats in down-ballot races for legislative seats. "We are extremely respectful of our donors when they're in our care.". They partner with local cemeteries to house the ashes or return them to families upon request. A report for Baker, who announced last month she would seek a third term, had not been posted as of Tuesday afternoon. The four other justices are Chief Justice Dan Kemp, Shawn A. Womack, Courtney Rae Hudson and Barbara Webb. California Gov. Democrat-Gazette. I know that we can seize this opportunity and realize the Promise of Arkansas, by spreading preschool, broadband and jobs across the state. Tim Griffin. The first independent poll of the general election (from Talk Business & Hendrix) shows Jones gaining on Sanders, down just 11 points and gaining support from Independents. California governor donates $100K to Chris Jones to help defeat Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The company has also promoted Jamie Beck to director of response management, Helen Dubach to director of environmental response, Sean McCarron to director of occupational health & corporate safety The post CTEH Hires Senior Toxicologist, Promotes Four to Senior Roles appeared first on AMP. Cypress Cold Storage, a provider of temperature-controlled warehouse space and value-added services for the food sector, welcomed state and local officials to break ground on a new 207,285-square-foot cold storage facility in Springdale that will offer customers flexible storage solutions. The post Cypress Cold Storage Breaks Ground on New Springdale Facility appeared first on AMP. So, to sum up: A nuclear physicist/priest is competing in a race where theres a nonzero chance that Arkansas voters not only elect the first Black men to hold those positions in the state, but that they also disagree on policy. Hutchinson Sees Job Approval Dip, But Still In Positive Territory, Poll: After Contentious Session, Arkansas Legislature Has High Negative Numbers, Poll: Republican Candidates For Governor Sarah Sanders, Leslie Rutledge. Since then, I have been privileged to travel all across our beautiful state. Words can not express how immensely grateful I am for my amazing wife, Jerrilyn. Arkansas Federal Credit Union recently hired Sultan Ali as a vice president of retail operations for the northwest Arkansas market. His brother, Leon Jones Jr., is running for attorney general in 2022 as a Republican. Supporting the Arkansas Times' independent journalism is more vital than ever. He got his doctorate from MIT while managing a multimillion-dollar budget as executive director of Bostons Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative. The Academies of Central Arkansas recently revealed the establishment of the Central Arkansas Water Academy of Science & Construction. We're going out and talking about high quality education starting with pre-K, talking about strong infrastructure starting with broadband, and were talking about economic development in every community across the state starting with jobs.. May 26, 2022 - 878 likes, 13 comments - Christopher Jones (@jonesforar) on Instagram: "My name is Chris Jones and I am the Democratic nominee for Governor of the great state of Arkansa." Christopher Jones on Instagram: "My name is Chris Jones and I am the Democratic nominee for Governor of the great state of Arkansas. The Republican's largest contribution was $2,500 from R.D. An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she stole body parts from medical school cadavers and sold them through Facebook for $11,000. Remington Miller. Ronak Patel was a reporter for KUAR News focusing on state and local government. 40 toward the primary election, leaving a balance of $115,763.44. Emily Olson is on a three-month assignment as a news writer and live blog editor, helping shape NPR's digital breaking news strategy. For Chris, his faith never collided with his love for science -- in fact, it only made it grow stronger. Dr. Christopher M. Jones was the executive director and lead maker of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring creatives, supporting makers, and. Arkansans are worth it. Hed be the first Black person nominated for governor, and I think thats one thing very exciting about him, McCullough said. It's about living up to our potential. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.Smith was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Carolina . This vital support keeps us fiercely independent, free from financial and political pressure. Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, through a video announcement, declared her intent to run to become Arkansas next governor.The, A protracted pandemic, a contentious legislative session, and a contrarian stance against Trumpism may have taken a toll on Gov. Former state Sen. Eddie Joe Williams, R-Cabot, raised $24,565 and spent $8,035.66 for the primary election last month, leaving a balance of $113,58246. The largest donation to Gibson's campaign was $1,525 from Mary Wohlleb. Asa Hutchinson is term-limited and is possibly running for president once his term ends. The largest donation was $1,559 from Stephanie Riffle, the marketing vice president for United Federal Credit Union. The school and the cremation company knew nothing of the sales until they were contacted by the FBI last summer, she said. I learned that with the right amount of energy you can bend time. Pauley's lawyer did not immediately return NPR's request for comment. The Washington State Legislative session ended April 23. Asa Hutchinsons job, Controversial topics drowned out the typical bread-and-butter business of the legislative session, and that played out in public opinion.A new Talk, Eleven months until they may square off in a GOP primary for Arkansas Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is viewed more favorably by voters than Attorney, 5820 Asher Ave. Suite 400 ~ Little Rock, AR 72204, Arkansas woman pleads not guilty to selling over 20 boxes of stolen human body parts, A decoder that uses brain scans to know what you mean mostly, Latest on Ukraine: May Day's another war day as Russia strikes Ukrainian cities, Sarah Sanders Brings National Angle To Arkansas Governor's Race, Political Scientist Says, Poll: Gov. READ ALSO: Former State Rep. Jay Martin Enter Race for Arkansas Governor. Anthony Bland, James Rus Russell and Supha Xayprasith-Mays are also running in the Democratic primary for governor. According to the Associated Press, Jones garnered 70.6% of the votes. I love you, Arkansas. 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Democratic challenger Goldi Gaines of North Little Rock hadn't filed a report as of Tuesday afternoon. I was fully prepared to ignore the ensuing Trump-infused circus over the next two years. Chris Jones announced his candidacy for governor June 15. In this conversation. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2020 Arkansas Money and Politics. Political candidates, especially first-timers, are encouraged to figure out the story that they want to tell the voters. Remington Miller was an intern at KUAR News as part of the George C. Douthit Endowed Scholarship program. Kay Ivey (Alabama), Tate Reeves (Mississippi), Abbott (Texas) and DeSantis (Florida). Since then, I have been privileged to . Chris Jones announced his candidacy for governor June 15. I was, and continue to be, lifted by their faith, hope, and hard work. A husband's dread during an abortion ordeal in Oklahoma, JPMorgan Chase buys troubled First Republic Bank after U.S. government takeover, AAPI Heritage Month - Regional Events in May. While we did not have enough energy to bend time as much as we wanted, our work most certainly bent time itself and brought Arkansas one step closer to the future. Arkansas would either elect the first African American or the first female governor. Gorman, of North Little Rock, is executive director of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. Find out which bills passed and what is included in the newly adopted budget. In an interview with Arkansas PBS, he credited his message to voters for his victory. She listed $1,870.73 in expenditures, leaving her campaign with a balance of $17,404.27. But heres one more twist that makes Arkansas election one to watch over the next few months: Jones isnt the only member of his family seeking high-profile statewide office. Hopper, president of the Hopper Corporation. A bankrupt Ashley Madison alumnus will be our next state treasurer. On Nov. 9, Chris Jones released a statement following his loss against Governor-Elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders. And now hes running to replace the term-limited Gov. Wherever you are in this great state, I will see you again. CTEH has added Michael McCoy to its team of toxicology experts. Our monthly magazine is free at over 500 locations in Central Arkansas. Click here to read the survey answers. Hes got all these degrees and hes a minister.. He also checks all the boxes that we dont say a Black man running for office needs to have but they absolutely do. She listed $2,962.53 in expenditures, leaving the campaign with a balance of $30,746.96. Former President Donald Trump has already endorsed his former staffer, who also has the benefit of being the daughter of former Gov. Jones issued a statement acknowledging Huckabee Sanders victory and the historic nature of her accomplishment. In Political No-Man's Land. Contributions or gifts to ActBlue are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. Dynamic Duos 2022: Drs. But if Jones wins the primary, it will be an uphill climb for him in a state dominated by Republicans. Arkansas House Minority Leader Tippi McCullough, D-Little Rock, said in an interview with KUAR News that she wasn't surprised to see Jones win. If you look at the states that eliminated the income tax they typically have higher property taxes or higher sales tax.. The largest contribution to the campaign was $2,900 from Steve Ledwell of Ledwell and Sons. Its heartbreaking to know we have underpaid workers, Arkansans without healthcare, children going hungry, senior citizens worried about the cost of prescription drugs, and truck drivers worried about driving over fractured bridges, Jones said. Reports were not available for Circuit Judge Gunner DeLay, a former state lawmaker, prosecutor and district judge who seeks Position 6 on the Arkansas Supreme Court that is currently held by Justice Karen R. Baker. History was made. Ethics Commission will consider complaint about Mayor Frank Scotts use of police while campaigning, A trifecta of defeats is looking more likely for the three legislatively proposed constitutional amendments, including Issue 3. Rutledge's campaign received $2,900 in contributions from Prateek Gera with Gera Investments; Valentine Hansen, a real estate professional with Remax; Kathy Kittler, a homemaker; Doug and David Hendrix of Big Red Stores; Michael Stec, a manufacturer with Alpha Packaging Inc.; and Todd Wulf with Integrated Medical. Before that, he was the first Black leader of the Arkansas Department of Labor, his campaign noted soon after he announced his run.