by - September 22, 2013 8:59 am
On Monday, the state’s health insurance marketplace takes a step forward, but Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford and State Sen. Jonathan Dismang warn that ‘a bumpy road’ remains.
by - September 20, 2013 10:20 am
Big River Steel superproject investor John Correnti is as excited as a football coach with championship expectations at the start of the season. On Thursday (Sept. 19), the Arkansas Department…
by - September 19, 2013 1:27 pm
Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner is optimistic that Congress can become functional, pass meaningful tax reform, and help boost a struggling economy despite new data that suggests his peers see conditions…
by - September 18, 2013 6:00 am
The two candidates for next year’s heavyweight match-up for the U.S. Senate couldn’t offer a bigger contrast in campaign styles or pure personality.
by - September 18, 2013 5:44 am
The head of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray, met with about 15 state bankers on Monday night in Arkansas to discuss concerns related to the Dodd-Frank financial law. The meeting was well-received, but apprehension remains.
by - September 17, 2013 5:21 am
A compilation of inbox media advisories, press releases, tips, news clips, and notes from the campaign trail: GOP GOES ON SAFARI HUNT FOR MARK PRYOR The National Republican Senatorial Committee…
by - September 16, 2013 3:11 pm
Roger Norman, director of the state’s division of Legislative Audit, has forwarded an investigative report to Prosecuting Attorney John Threet of Fayetteville. On Friday, state lawmakers heard conflicting testimony from…
by - September 15, 2013 10:16 pm
Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter has one message for voters and he’s sure to repeat it non-stop between now and November 2014. “I think we need to create jobs,”…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 10, 2013 6:54 pm
A compilation of inbox media advisories, press releases, tips, news clips, and notes from the campaign trail: SYRIAN STANCES FIRM UP Since this weekend, no member of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation has…
by - September 9, 2013 10:00 pm
Arkansas lawmakers discussed how to handle a $53 million deficit in the Public School Health Insurance program that is threatening near 50% increases in premiums to be paid by teachers…
by - September 9, 2013 6:24 pm
Arkansas will lose one of its iconic bank names after Simmons First won a bidding war for Metropolitan National Bank.
by - September 8, 2013 9:00 am
Rep. Tom Cotton (R) discusses in-depth why he supports Congress giving Pres. Obama approval for a limited strike in Syria.
by - September 6, 2013 7:10 am
A compilation of inbox media advisories, press releases, tips, news clips, and notes from the campaign trail: CLUB FOR GROWTH TO TARGET PRYOR ON WEB The conservative Club For Growth…
by - September 5, 2013 4:50 pm
In surprise moves, Arvest Bank and Simmons First National Corp. joined Ford Financial Fund II in submitting bids to acquire Metropolitan National Bank.
by - September 4, 2013 11:30 am
Former President Bill Clinton used the forum of his Presidential Library to advocate for the Affordable Care Act, which hits a major milestone on Oct. 1 when health insurance exchanges…
by - September 4, 2013 7:11 am
A compilation of inbox media advisories, press releases, tips, news clips, and notes from the campaign trail.
by - September 3, 2013 2:40 pm
For our diehard political readers who have told me they aren’t fed enough to satisfy their appetite of daily campaign news, we re-start our popular “Notes from the Campaign Trail”…
by - September 3, 2013 6:25 am
Being ready for Day One is the No. 1 priority for Arkansas’ newest publicly traded company, Murphy USA.
by - September 1, 2013 8:57 am
With only eight working days before October 1 when Congress returns from its recess, Rep. Steve Womack (R) says tying the defunding of the federal health care law to a continuing resolution to keep government operating is an unwise political move.
