LITTLE ROCK (AP) - Gov. Mike Beebe says he would sign legislation outlawing Arkansas' death penalty - but a spokesman says the governor won't make it a part of his legislative package for this year's session.
The Democratic governor says his feelings on the death penalty have evolved since he took office in 2007. Beebe has signed four death warrants - but none was carried out because of various court challenges.
Beebe made the comments Wednesday in response to a question at a meeting of the Political Animals Club.
Afterward, Beebe spokesman Matt DeCample said Beebe didn't plan to ask anyone to introduce such legislation.
Arkansas last executed an inmate in 2005. Last year, the Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state's execution law and lawmakers are expected to rewrite it this session.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:46:02 GMT
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors say a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to a sex charge has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.More >>
TEXARKANA - Federal prosecutors say a former Texarkana-area youth baseball coach who pleaded guilty to a sex charge has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:11:45 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - State Police arrested 32-year-old Ramon Taylor Thursday morning after he reportedly climbed a fence and entered the grounds of the Governor's Mansion around 5:30 a.m.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Police arrested 32-year-old Ramon Taylor Thursday morning after he reportedly climbed a fence and entered the grounds of the Governor's Mansion around 5:30 a.m.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:54:05 GMT
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Police have made an arrest in the kidnapping and shooting death of a teenager whose body was found in the street near historic Little Rock Central High School.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:54:16 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two largest university systems are opting out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:58 GMT
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
Little Rock Police arrested 46 year old Daryl Dennis Wednesday night. He is charged in the shooting death of 18 year old Forrest Abrams earlier this month. Abrams was found lying dead in the road atMore >>
MAYFLOWER - If you drive through Mayflower, you can still see crews and machinery in the area but officials say things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into the last phase of clean up efforts.More >>
MAYFLOWER - If you drive through Mayflower, you can still see crews and machinery in the area but one official says that things will be noticeably different as the oil company transitions into the last phase of their clean up efforts.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:10 GMT
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
After six months, there are new developments in the accident that claimed Benton teenager Drew Melton's life. Channel 7 has learned charges have been filed in the case. The Saline County Juvenile CourtMore >>
