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Secretary Daniels Presents State Capitol Exhibit on Land Surveying

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the opening of the summer State Capitol exhibit, Lines on the Land, which celebrates both the art and science of land surveying as practiced in Arkansas for almost 200 years. The exhibit features images from the archives of the National Geodetic Survey’s archives, plus a gener...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Jun 18, 2009

Sec. Daniels Announces Schedule of Annual Statewide Teacher Workshop Series

LITTLE ROCK, AR— Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the schedule for the annual summer teacher workshop series entitled “Using the State Capitol to Teach” to be offered statewide to teachers through July 21. The workshops, conducted at educational cooperatives around the state and at the State Capitol, provide an overv...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Jun 15, 2009

Secretary Daniels Announces New State Election Laws

Separate presidential primary repealed, ballot issue titles simplified LITTLE ROCK, AR— Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced a series of election bills passed by the 87th General Assembly that will impact the state’s voters and election administrators. “My office will be working with election officials across the ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Apr 13, 2009

Sec. Daniels Announces State Capitol to Go Dark for Earth Hour

From 8:30-9:30 pm on March 28, the Capitol and other AR landmarks will go dark to raise awareness of global climate change LITTLE ROCK, AR— Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced that the State Capitol building lights will be turned off for one hour on March 28, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm in support of Earth Hour, a global initi...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Mar 27, 2009

Secretary Daniels Hosts Spring Young Voter Education Program

Over 150 students from 23 schools statewide to attend LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is hosting over 150 students from 23 schools statewide next week for an annual spring young voter education program. Daily sessions include a mock election, a review of the history of voting rights in America, information on high schoo...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Mar 13, 2009

Secretary Daniels Announces Spring Statewide Notary Public Seminar Schedule

LITTLE ROCK, AR— Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the 2009 spring statewide notary public seminar schedule, which includes about 30 sessions spanning around 20 counties from March 4 through June 10. The seminars are offered free-of-charge to approximately 56,000 current and any aspiring notaries public around the state. T...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009

Secretary Daniels Presents State Capitol Exhibit on Arkansas Folk Culture

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the opening of the spring State Capitol exhibit, Arkansas Folk, which features the folk culture of the Ozark highlands of Northern Arkansas as preserved by the Ozark Folk Center. Since its establishment in 1973, the Ozark Folk Center, located near Mountain View in Stone County,...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Jan 23, 2009

Arkansas’s Electoral College Casts Votes for McCain/Palin

LITTLE ROCK, AR—The Arkansas Electoral College formally cast the state’s six electoral votes for Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin in a meeting today in the Old Supreme Court Room of the State Capitol. Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Secretary of State Charlie Daniels partnered to stream the 2008 Electoral Colle...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Dec 15, 2008

Collectible 2008 State Capitol Ornament Available Online and in Capitol Gift Shop

Gift Shop also features a variety of gifts unique to Arkansas and the State Capitol (LITTLE ROCK, AR)—The 2008 State Capitol ornament is available for purchase online and in the Capitol Gift Shop along with a variety of one-of-a-kind gifts with ties to the Natural State and the Arkansas State Capitol. Located in the first floor rotunda ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Sunday, Dec 14, 2008

Arkansas’s Electoral College to Meet Monday

LITTLE ROCK, AR—The Arkansas Electoral College will meet at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 15, in the Old Supreme Court Room of the State Capitol to formally cast the state’s six electoral votes for Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin. Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Secretary of State Charlie Daniels have partnered...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Dec 12, 2008

AETN, Secretary Daniels Partner to Stream Electoral College Proceedings

LITTLE ROCK, AR—The Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) and Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels have partnered to deliver the 2008 Electoral College proceedings live via Web streaming Monday, Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. “In live-streaming the state’s Electoral College proceedings, my office, in partnership with AETN, will ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Dec 11, 2008

State Capitol Holiday Performances Scheduled For December 8-19

LITTLE ROCK, AR— Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the schedule of holiday performances at the State Capitol this season. Nearly 150 school choirs and dance troupes will fill the Capitol’s bedecked marble halls with seasonal sounds for the next two weeks. A traditional part of the Capitol’s annual holiday festivities, chora...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Dec 8, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces 2008 Capitol Holiday Festivities

70th Annual Capitol Lighting Ceremony slated for Dec.6 LITTLE ROCK, AR—The last of the lights are strung, colorful garlands are draped, and the county ornaments are hung on the boughs of the Capitol Christmas tree—just in time for the 70th annual State Capitol Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, December 6. On Wednesday morning, a 23-...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Dec 5, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces Improvements to Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial

C.O.P.S. contributed funds toward purchase of flagpole LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the completion of a series of enhancements to the Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial located on the Arkansas State Capitol’s south mall. Enhancements to the memorial include the addition of a flagpole, lighting, and ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Nov 13, 2008

Secretary Daniels Reports Preliminary and Unofficial Statewide Turnout About 65%

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels reports today that the preliminary and unofficial turnout for the November 4 General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff appears to be around 65 percent based on the initial returns from the counties. Counties are in the process of entering their preliminary and unofficial results on th...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Nov 7, 2008

Preliminary and Unofficial Turnout Still being Calculated

Arkansas's 75 counties are in the process of entering their preliminary and unofficial election results into the state's election night reporting site, www.arelections.org. The statewide turnout estimate will be released as soon as all of the counties have reported their results. ### Contact: Natasha Naragon Phone: (501) 683-1441 Em...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008

Sec. Daniels Reminds Arkansans to Vote Today

Over 400,000 early and absentee ballots have already been cast statewide LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded Arkansans who have not already voted early or absentee that today is the last day to cast a ballot in the General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff. A record number of Arkansans turned out to v...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces Statewide Student Mock Election Results

Obama winner of race for US President LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the statewide results of the 2008 National Student/Parent Mock Election. The winner of the much-anticipated race for US President and Vice President was Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden with a vote of 49,088. Senator John McCain...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Oct 30, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces Statewide Student Mock Election on October 30

Nearly 140,000 students statewide to cast ballots LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced around 140,000 students from about 500 schools statewide will head to their polls on October 30 to participate in the 2008 National Student/Parent Mock Election. The purpose of Mock Election Day is to educate students from ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Oct 27, 2008

Secretary Daniels Encourages Arkansans to Vote Early

Over 100,000 early ballots have been cast statewide since Oct. 20 LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today encouraged the state’s registered voters to take advantage of early voting opportunities through November 3 for the General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff. Early voting began Monday, October 20 and continues...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Friday, Oct 24, 2008

Sec. Daniels Reminds Arkansas's Registered Voters of Upcoming Early Voting Period

Download Audio Starting Monday, Oct. 20, registered voters may cast early ballots LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded the state’s registered voters of the early voting period, which starts Monday, October 20, for the November 4 General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff. Early voting will be available from Monday, Oc...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008

Secretary Daniels Reminds Arkansans to Get Registered to Vote by Oct. 6 Deadline

Download Audio Applications must be submitted by Oct. 6 for new voters to participate in the Nov. 4 General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded Arkansans of the fast approaching voter registration deadline. To participate in the November 4 General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Sep 29, 2008

Secretary Daniels Presents State Capitol Exhibit on American Presidential Theater

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced this autumn’s State Capitol exhibit, American Presidential Theater, which is an affectionate retrospective on the political theater created by certain contentious and close races for United States President. The Constitution of 1789 instituted a three-legged structure of gove...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Sep 22, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces State Capitol Roof Reparation Project

Gov. Beebe releases general improvement funds for project LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary Daniels today announced a project to repair the lower roof of the Arkansas State Capitol. The 20-year-old roof is in need of repair after being worn by the elements and undergoing numerous temporary patches for leaks. The project will consist of peeling...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008

Secretary Daniels Hosts Fall Young Voter Education Program

Nearly 175 students from over 30 schools statewide to attend LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is hosting nearly 175 students from 32 schools statewide this week for an annual fall young voter education program. Daily sessions include a mock election, a review of the history of voting rights in America, information on hig...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008

Secretary Daniels Encourages Eligible Arkansans to Get Registered to Vote

Applications must be submitted by Oct. 6 for new voters to participate in the Nov. 4 General Election and Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded Arkansans who are not registered to vote to submit a voter registration application by the October 6 deadline in order to participate in the Nove...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Sep 8, 2008

Secretary Daniels Announces Fall Statewide Notary Public Seminar Schedule

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the 2008 fall statewide notary public seminar schedule, which includes 30 sessions in 21 counties across the state from September 4 through November 12. The seminars are offered free-of-charge to approximately 56,000 current and aspiring notaries public around the state. Th...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008

Secretary Daniels Approves Petitions for Foster and Adoption Ban Initiative

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary Daniels today certified the second submission of petitions submitted by the Family Council Action Committee allowing the group’s foster and adoption ban initiative to appear on the statewide ballot in the November 4 general election. The proposed initiated act would provide that an individual who is cohabitating ou...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Aug 25, 2008

Secretary Daniels Certifies Nader as Independent Presidential Candidate

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today certified a petition submitted by independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader allowing him and his vice presidential running mate, Matt Gonzalez, to appear on the Arkansas ballot in the November 4, 2008 general election. The Secretary of State’s office verified 1,234 signatures. 1,...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Aug 7, 2008

Arkansas’s Administrative Rules Publication Receives Recognition

Arkansas Register honored with 2008 Robert J. Colborn, Jr. Innovation Award by the National Association of Secretaries of State LITTLE ROCK, AR—Arkansas’s administrative rules publication, the Arkansas Register, was recently honored with the 2008 Robert J. Colborn, Jr. Innovation Award by the Administrative Codes and Registers (ACR) division o...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Wednesday, Aug 6, 2008

Secretary Daniels Reminds AR Nonprofits to File Annual Report

New law requires nonprofits to file an annual report by August 1 LITTLE ROCK, AR— Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today reminded Arkansas nonprofits to file an annual report with the Secretary of State’s Business and Commercial Services (BCS) Division by the August 1 deadline. Act 569 of 2007 requires all nonprofit corporation...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Jul 31, 2008

Secretary Daniels Deems Family Council Petitions Insufficient

Group has 30 days to collect more signatures LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary Daniels today notified the Family Council Action Committee that their submitted ballot initiative petitions have an insufficient number of valid signatures. On July 7, the group submitted to the Secretary of State petitions with 65,952 signatures for an initiated act...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008

Secretary Daniels Approves Petitions to get Lottery Initiative on November Ballot

LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary Daniels today certified the petitions submitted by Hope for Arkansas allowing the group’s lottery initiative to appear on the statewide ballot in the November 4 general election. The proposed constitutional amendment would authorize the General Assembly to establish, operate, and regulate state lotteries to fund sc...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Jul 21, 2008

Sponsors of Two Statewide Ballot Initiatives Submit Petitions by Deadline

Secretary of State has 30 days to verify validity of signatures (LITTLE ROCK, AR)—By the close of business today, two sponsors of statewide ballot initiatives have submitted petitions to the Secretary of State’s office for verification. The 2008 signature requirements for ballot issues are 77,468 for proposed constitutional amendments and ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Monday, Jul 7, 2008

Secretary of State to Welcome ATA World Championships to Arkansas

What: Secretary of State Charlie Daniels will officially welcome the American Taekwondo Association’s World Championships to Arkansas during festivities at the State Capitol. When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 27 Where: Arkansas State Capitol, second floor rotunda Little Rock, Arkansas Details: ...
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Posted under "Press Releases" Thursday, Jun 26, 2008