by - March 18, 2021 6:50 pm
If you’re ready for the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly to wrap up its business and go home, don’t get in a hurry. Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado,…
by - March 14, 2021 10:43 am
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson said there have been lessons learned one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. In Arkansas, there have been more than 5,400…
by - March 14, 2021 10:13 am
University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business economist Mervin Jebaraj said the newly signed COVID-19 federal relief package will have “immediate stimulative effects.” The $1.9 trillion American Rescue…
by - March 11, 2021 7:01 pm
Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, said Thursday (March 11) he’s open to serving a third term as the leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives. In his…
by - March 10, 2021 7:21 pm
High profile bills advanced in the House and Senate on Wednesday (March 10), while measures specific to municipal elections and local Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance stalled in committee….
by - March 7, 2021 10:01 am
A coalition of healthcare and business organizations are prepared to take vaccine distribution in Arkansas to new levels. “Vaccinate the Natural State,” an initiative led by Arkansas Blue Cross Blue…
by - March 7, 2021 9:59 am
It’s been one month since the primary deal closed, and now, Franklin McLarty is ready to make more deals happen. His newest venture was designed to do just that. The…
by - March 4, 2021 6:00 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Arkansas’ version of a Stand Your Ground bill into law this week, but when he did so he encouraged the Arkansas Legislature to pass a hate…
by - March 2, 2021 6:16 pm
A bill that would make it harder to run for president in Arkansas passed the Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee Tuesday (March 2), while senators also passed a…
by - February 28, 2021 9:40 am
Under construction for the past year, Arkansas lawmakers and Gov. Hutchinson’s administration will unveil their newest version of Medicaid expansion on Monday (March 1). ARHOME (pronounced “Are-Home”) stands for Arkansas…
by - February 25, 2021 1:05 pm
Sen. Dave Wallace, R-Leachville, is carrying a load of legislation this session. Two areas where he is leading efforts involve expanded pharmacy services and tax reform. In an interview with…
by - February 24, 2021 12:05 pm
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. As with any muscle, if you don’t work it, you run the risk of the muscle not performing to the…
by - February 21, 2021 11:42 am
One hundred years of being in business is worthy of celebration, but in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, Baptist Health CEO Troy Wells says it’s prudent to wait until safer…
by - February 21, 2021 10:42 am
Political life will be different for State Sen. Jim Hendren, I-Gravette, when the legislature reconvenes Monday. Last week during the snowstorms that shut down capitol activity, Hendren announced he was…
by - February 18, 2021 8:38 am
State Sen. Jim Hendren has moved his political party affiliation from Republican to Independent and has plans to form a new organization aimed at working in bipartisan fashion, he announced…
by - February 16, 2021 10:26 am
Analysts are watching consumer spending, jobs and unemployment, and control of COVID-19 to gauge financial institutions’ year-in-the-making. One influential observer is still keeping his eyes on potential mergers and acquisitions….
by - February 14, 2021 10:00 am
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., pivoted from his pursuit of the governor’s office to Attorney General last Monday (Feb. 8). His departure from the GOP primary field for the state’s…
by - February 14, 2021 9:59 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, already has issues with the Biden administration, but he’s interested in finding areas of common ground in future policy. Hill, a Republican, and Biden,…
by - February 10, 2021 6:21 pm
A bill to abolish abortions in Arkansas sailed through the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday (Feb. 10). SB 6, the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act, would…
by - February 7, 2021 10:06 am
It’s no secret the GOP is experiencing a fissure between its establishment roots and right-wing flank. The decades-long battle has intensified during the Trump years. UCA political scientist Dr. Heather…
