Covering Arkansas Politics

Rep. Griffin: Romney Needs “More Passion”; “Vigilant” On Military Cuts

Second District Congressman Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) says GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney needs to show "more passion" if he's to shore up his bid...

Talk Politics With Tim Griffin

This afternoon, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with U.S. Rep....

Beebe Lays Out What GOP Budget Cuts Would Be For State Agencies

Time, Money and Politics Are Driving Budget Debate

They will haggle over money this week, but political willpower and a tricky parliamentary timetable will impose arbitrary deadlines that could lead to a quick...

These Presidents Had Their Days

A President's words can inspire after decades and centuries. This phenomenon is what attracts so many to politics and offers hope that, even in our...

Brummett: A Primer On The Current Budget Debate

Severance Tax Hike Opponents Pick Up The Spending Pace

Legislative Week In Review… In Pictures

Oklahoma Income Tax Plan Pressures Arkansas’ Tax Future

Oklahoma's Governor is pursuing a radical overhaul in the Sooner State's personal income tax structure and Arkansas policy makers say the Natural State will feel...

House Of Representatives Approves Resolution For Trucker Tax Repeal

By a 81-15 margin, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a resolution that will allow a non-budget bill to be introduced in the...

Darr Touting Lignite’s Economic Promise, But Opponents Skeptical

Advocates for lignite development in Arkansas say it could be a boon similar to the natural gas renaissance seen in the state, but environmentalists rank...

GOP Budget Proposes Additional $21 Million In Agency Cuts

Democratic House Speaker Candidate Courts Republican Votes

Rep. Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) has sent a letter to GOP representatives in the last week seeking Republican support in his bid to be the...

Joint Budget Committee Gets To Work On Agency, Governor’s Requests

Rules Committee Pushes Trucker Tax Repeal, Revenue Stabilization To Floor

The House Rules Committee met quickly on Tuesday (Feb. 14) and pushed two key measures to the full House floor for consideration. Several other measures...

Bill Clinton PBS Documentary To Debut Early On iPad

PBS announced that the first hour of the American Experience documentary titled “Clinton” will premiere first on the free PBS apps for iPad, iPhone and...

Arkansas Legislature Convenes; Beebe Calls For Session Focus

The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to...

Second Fiscal Session Starts Monday

Lottery Commission Picks Legal Chief As New Director

Pritchard To Make Second Run At Tobacco Funds For Drug Courts

After withdrawing a January effort to tap tobacco settlement funds for drug courts, State Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins) says he will make a second run...