Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Rep. Davy Carter Ascends To House Speaker’s Post (UPDATED)

Rep. Davy Carter (R-Cabot) appears to have secured enough votes to wrestle control of the Arkansas House Speakership away from Democrat Darrin Williams and Republican Terry Rice.

Dassault Falcon To Establish Chinese Foreign Subsidiary

Dassault Falcon, which has major jet finishing operation in Little Rock, disclosed that it will establish a ‘wholly-owned foreign entity’ to represent the Falcon brand in China. The Chinese market…

House Speaker’s Race Gets A New Twist (Updated)

Multiple sources confirm to Talk Business that Rep. Davy Carter (R-Cabot) could emerge as a Republican alternative to Rep. Terry Rice (R-Waldron) as a candidate for House Speaker if members choose on Thursday to change their designated leader from Rep. Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock).

Arkansas Casino Wagers Clear $2.25 Billion Through October

With October’s monthly report, electronic games of skill wagering at Arkansas’ two racetracks and casinos cleared $2.25 billion as the calendar year heads into the homestretch.

Medicaid Cuts Looming In Beebe Budget

On Thursday, Gov. Mike Beebe’s balanced budget will be proposed, but state lawmakers received a sneak preview of one of the most problematic trouble spots on Tuesday.

House Schedules New Speaker Vote, Sets Committee Assignments

On Friday, Speaker of the Arkansas House Robert Moore (D-Arkansas City) scheduled an organizational meeting to choose the chamber’s leader for the 2013 General Assembly.

Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Rises One Penny

The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 27th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey shows that families will only pay one cent more on average for their traditional Turkey Day meal. According to the survey,…

Dillard’s Sales Climb, Profits Fall

Dillard’s Inc. reported higher revenue but substantially lower profits as the Little Rock-based mall retailer exited its third quarter. The company disclosed third quarter revenues topped $1.486 billion and net…

Democrat L.J. Bryant To Contest House District 52 Election

The closely-contested race for House District 52, which could determine control of the Arkansas House, is headed for a recount. L.J. Bryant, the Democratic nominee who trails by 44 votes…

Windstream Profits Fall On Restructuring Charges

Rising business service revenue and increases in consumer broadband products drove Windstream Corp. third quarter revenues to higher ground. The Little Rock-based communications company posted sales and revenue of $1.552…

Gov. Beebe Expects Bipartisanship In GOP Legislature

One day after Republicans made historic gains and appear in control of both chambers of the General Assembly, Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe said he expects bipartisanship to be the order of the day in both chambers.

Big Layoffs And Closures For Little Rock Hawker Beechcraft Facility

Hawker Beechcraft will lay off more than half of its completion center employees in Little Rock and will close a services center in the capital city as part of a…

Voters Approve Road Tax, Defeat Marijuana, Financing Measures

Arkansas voters approved a temporary half-cent sales tax for highways, while rejecting proposals to allow for medical marijuana and to give cities and counties more financing tools. Issue No. 1…

Romney Cruises, Republicans Sweep All 4 Congressional Seats

Arkansas Republicans made history on election night with historic victories in all four of the state’s Congressional districts. Reps. Rick Crawford, Tim Griffin and Steve Womack coasted to victories in…

GOP Picks Up State Senate, But House Control Remains In Question

Republicans firmly won the Arkansas State Senate for the first time since Reconstruction, but control of the Arkansas House is still an undecided matter. A popular Democratic Governor also suggests that state government could function with a new level of division.