Prisons
The director of the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles said fewer than 100 people are in state prison solely on marijuana charges.
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Cam Ward stories
State
Bureau officers may need to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose during the performance of their duties.
Legislature
Sen. Tom Whatley's idea is to have parole guidelines similar to sentencing guidelines implemented by the state in 2013.
Legislature
“We have to get more serious about the total package on the reform side,” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said.
Elections
Polls will be open for the House District 73 and Senate District 14 elections on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Public safety
Bureau Director Cam Ward is pushing to expand assistance for those on pardons and paroles.
State
Sanders recently attended a fundraising reception in Birmingham in her bid to be the next governor of Arkansas.
Public safety
Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings.
Featured Opinion
"Lett is going back in the system. Even though everyone believes he doesn’t belong in the system any longer."
Elections
Republican voters in Shelby, Bibb and Chilton Counties will go to the polls Tuesday to pick their nominee.
