Arkansas governor stops in Blytheville, talks business, potential presidential bid

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – Practically per week after a brand new governor was chosen for the state of Arkansas, the present chief is making some last-minute visits.

On Monday, Nov. 14, Gov. Asa Hutchinson made a cease in Blytheville for a luncheon held by the Chamber of Commerce.

Throughout his journey, the governor praised the town and its increase within the metal trade.

“It’s so significant to the state of Arkansas,” he stated.

Hutchinson stated with new metal services coming to the state, Arkansas would quickly turn into the biggest metal producer within the nation.

He additionally spoke of his time as governor of Arkansas, including he seems ahead to working with Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee-Sanders

“We had an excellent assembly, we’re absolutely supporting them and the transition,” Hutchinson stated. “We’re handing over the keys subsequent Jan. 10 to Huckabee-Sanders, and I do know that she’ll be working onerous and doing an excellent job.”

The occasion got here as talks a few potential presidential run are nonetheless up within the air.

The talks have been heightened additional when on Thursday, Nov. 10, following his price range proposal, Gov. Hutchinson stated he stated he had been receiving lots of encouragement a few potential run for the 2024 GOP nomination.

“I’m involved about what’s occurring on the nationwide degree. I’m contemplating what my position needs to be sooner or later, which would come with the potential of working in 2024,” he stated.

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