Gov. Asa Hutchinson

OPINION January 29

Bipartisan leadership from America's governors delivers solutions that work for all of us

When Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis called states "laboratories of democracy" 90 years ago, he was acknowledging that some of the best solutions to our national challenges come from the states.

OPINION June 8, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson: It's time to fix an old wrong and end the disparity between crack and cocaine offenses

Since 1986, there has been a substantial difference in prison sentences for crack and powdered cocaine offenses, a disparity that has not only encouraged a misapplication of limited law enforcement resources, but has also been the source of unequal punishment for basically identical crimes.

OPINION August 22, 2020

Gov. Asa Hutchinson: To fight coronavirus wear a mask — new survey shows most Americans agree

A new survey found that 86% of Americans believe wearing a mask in nearly all public settings would be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus.

OPINION June 5, 2019

Govs. Hutchinson, Burgum: All Americans stand to benefit from fixing the health crisis in our nation's jails

We must make our jails serve their intended purpose of maintaining public safety, rather than treating them as de facto psychiatric facilities.

OPINION August 22, 2018

Gov. Hutchinson: Reduce mental illness in criminal justice system with treatment, not incarceration

Richard King suffers from bipolar disorder.