Arkansas Supreme Court majority blocks chief justice’s attempt to fire 10 judiciary employees
Two days after being sworn in, the Arkansas Supreme Court’s new chief justice attempted to fire several employees of the state court system, which a majority of the court claimed was inappropriate, “unnecessary and unfortunate.
Arkansas Supreme Court says new chief justice tried to fire several officials
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday said new Chief Justice Karen Baker tried to unilaterally fire several top officials with the court shortly after taking office this week, and the court issued new rules to block the firings.
Arkansas' first female chief justice sworn in
On New Year’s Day, Arkansas' first female chief justice was sworn in.Karen Baker will now lead the state supreme court after winning with 540,432 (52.65%) votes against
New Arkansas treasurer, secretary of state, Supreme Court justices sworn in
Arkansas has a new treasurer, a new secretary of state and a slightly different lineup of Supreme Court justices as of Wednesday. John Thurston was secretary of state for six years before being elected in November into the vacant treasurer position.
Arkansas Supreme Court stops action after new chief justice attempts to fire staff
An order issued by the Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday afternoon upended an effort by the new chief justice to fire 10 staff members.
Arkansas Advocate: New Arkansas treasurer, secretary of state, Supreme Court justices sworn in
Arkansas has a new treasurer, a new secretary of state and a slightly different lineup of Supreme Court justices as of Wednesday, January 1, 2024.
New Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice takes oath of office in Clinton
Incoming Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker took her oath of office in Clinton on Wednesday. Oaths for state office are typically made in Little Rock, but Baker wanted to take her oath back where it all began for her.
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Chief Justice fires employees, five justices stand against terminations
Newly sworn-in Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker terminated key employees at the Administrative Office of the ...
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Baker holds edge over Wood in Arkansas chief justice race
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker was leading Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Rhonda Wood on Tuesday night in their race for chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court.