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BCEC admits violating FOIA over recount, Patriot emails reveal political push for paper ballots
The Baxter County Election Commission’s decision to conduct a recount and audit of the May 9 election appears to have been made through a series of unofficial and undocumented meetings spanning the length of a year and a half. Following an Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes surrounding the commission’s decision…
Commemorating National Police Week
Law enforcement officers put on their uniform knowing the risks that come with the public duty to serve and protect. It takes a special person to take on that responsibility. As we commemorate National Police Week, we honor law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to safeguard our communities.  Since 1962, we have recognized May…
Election Commissioners drag feet in turning over election data
The two new Republican Commissioners for the Baxter County Election Commission are lagging to fulfill their public pledges of transparency. Newly elected in February, both commissioners were Ozark Patriot picks. Following Tuesday’s election, both Republican Commissioners Bill Andres and Lynn Weaver repeatedly pushed off turning over documented elections results to the Observer and other members…

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