by - May 4, 2013 9:26 am
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the exception of tort reform. A ballot initiative may be in the works.
by - May 4, 2013 6:01 am
It flew way under the radar in Arkansas reporting circles, but last week Mississippi took care of a superproject deal pledging $130 million in bonds for the location of a…
by - May 2, 2013 7:37 pm
Republican gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Curtis Coleman appeared back-to-back at the Clinton School of Public Service to speak to a gathering of more than 100 Delta leaders. The two…
by - May 2, 2013 7:04 pm
Fourth District Congressman Tom Cotton (R), who is heavily rumored to be a GOP challenger to Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, tells Talk Business Arkansas that while it is too early to decide if he’ll run, he’s not closed the door on the possibility.
by - May 1, 2013 6:41 pm
On the heels of last week’s legislative session where state lawmakers approved the “private option” health insurance plan, Arkansas Medicaid leaders are already working to move the proposal forward. The…
by - May 1, 2013 2:29 pm
The McLarty Companies today announced Blake Rutherford will be joining the organization as a vice president effective later this month. Rutherford currently serves as chief of staff to Arkansas Attorney General…
by - May 1, 2013 2:07 pm
In a letter to the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Economic and Tax Policy, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration director Richard Weiss revealed that the official general revenue forecast for the state is being revised upward.
by - April 30, 2013 9:51 pm
With the changeover from the Peabody Hotel to the Marriott Hotel, new general manager Bill Fontes, says his company’s $16.5 million renovation will bring big changes to the landmark central Arkansas hotel.
by - April 25, 2013 11:10 pm
House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) says a bipartisan session, key issue victories, and razor-thin margins give Democrats a good chance to take back the Arkansas House of Representatives.
by - April 23, 2013 3:42 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) vetoed three more bills as the legislature adjourned until May 17. The three bills, all sponsored by Sen. Bryan King (R-Green Forest), centered on changes to…
by - April 22, 2013 8:58 am
Three bridges spanning the Arkansas River across downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock will be illuminated by year’s end thanks to a $2.4 million gift from Entergy Arkansas and…
by - April 21, 2013 10:42 pm
Former Fourth District Cong. Mike Ross (D) discusses his recently announced entry into the Arkansas Governor’s race. Ross joined the race on Wednesday after saying he would not be a…
by - April 18, 2013 1:40 pm
The Senate Revenue and Tax Committee moved swiftly Thursday morning on a dozen tax reform measures totaling nearly $170 million in breaks for businesses, industry and individuals in Arkansas. With…
by - April 17, 2013 9:57 pm
Arkansas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross wasted no time at the end of his five-city announcement tour on Wednesday laying into the GOP-led state legislature and taking shots at his primary opponent, former Lt. Governor Bill Halter.
by - April 17, 2013 8:15 pm
A day of back-and-forth at the state legislature led to a late afternoon attempt to compromise on the “private option” enabling and funding legislation. After a delay on a planned…
by - April 16, 2013 11:17 am
Former Congressman Mike Ross will formally announce his campaign to seek the Democratic nomination for governor of Arkansas on Wednesday, as Talk Business has previously reported. On Tuesday, Ross released…
by - April 16, 2013 9:59 am
A lot can happen overnight at the state legislature. After a Monday afternoon failure to approve the funding bill for the “private option” plan, House members cleared the measure with…
by - April 15, 2013 1:46 pm
HB 1219, the appropriation bill for the “private option” enabling legislation, failed its first test 69-28 with one abstention. The bill needed 75 votes for passage. House Speaker Davy Carter…
by - April 14, 2013 8:58 am
House Speaker Davy Carter said he’s confident that the supermajority of 75 votes will be achieved in order to pass funding for the “private option” health insurance program.
by - April 12, 2013 12:02 pm
House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) issued the following statement around noon on Friday: “After numerous conversations with members and careful consideration, House leadership has decided it is in the best…
