Topic: Mike Beebe

Rivals prepare to go head to head over abortion bans

Abortion-rights activists plan to challenge laws in Arkansas and North Dakota. The Arkansas law bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, while the North Dakota measure bans them after six weeks. 

Arkansas' tough new abortion law on shaky legal ground, experts say

With a legislative override of the governor's veto, Arkansas has adopted perhaps the toughest abortion law in the country – outlawing abortions after 12 weeks. But legal challenges are coming.

Why Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe won't pardon the West Memphis Three

Supporters of the West Memphis Three are pushing for full exoneration now that the trio is free. But Gov. Mike Beebe, for one, will not consider pardoning them until they finish their 10-year suspended sentences or new evidence comes to light.

Arkansas: last bastion of the Southern Democrat poised to fall

Polls suggest that Arkansas' House contingent could flip from three Democrats to three Republicans Tuesday. One of the seats has been Democratic since Reconstruction.

Ark. flood death toll rises to 18. Search resumes with difficulties.

The search for dozens of victims of the Ark. floods continues Sunday. Death toll rises to 18 but search conditions remain difficult.

Flash floods kill 16 in Arkansas floods; dozens missing

More than 40 people are unaccounted for after two rivers rose quickly overnight.

Criminal history of Maurice Clemmons disturbs Washingtonians

The long criminal history of Maurice Clemmons, accused of killing four police officers near Seattle, has officials examining how the state handles repeat offenders.

Five top Republicans urge health reform? Well, 6 Dems don't.