(AP) Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has formally launched his
bid for re-election, saying he wants to expand on tax cuts he’s championed and
efforts to create more jobs in the state.The Republican governor on Tuesday said he plans to seek a second term next
year. Hutchinson had been widely expected to run for re-election and has already
been raising money for his campaign, but had not yet formally announced his
plans.
bid for re-election, saying he wants to expand on tax cuts he’s championed and
efforts to create more jobs in the state.The Republican governor on Tuesday said he plans to seek a second term next
year. Hutchinson had been widely expected to run for re-election and has already
been raising money for his campaign, but had not yet formally announced his
plans.
No Democrats have announced a bid to challenge Hutchinson, who was elected in
2014 and took office in January 2015 after running on a promise to cut income
taxes across the board.
Lawmakers have approved $150 million in income tax reductions backed by
Hutchinson since he took office.
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