Author: Roby Brock

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Tom Cotton First To TV This Fall

Of the major candidates for election this fall, Fourth District GOP Congressional nominee Tom Cotton appears to be the first to hit the airwaves.

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What’s Motivating The Medicaid Expansion?

Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) decision to support an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program is re-igniting a health care debate likely to play out in this year’s legislative elections and next year’s budget process.

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Effort To Improve Third Grade Reading Launches

A new report highlights low levels of third grade reading proficiency, but advocacy groups and state policy leaders are embarking on a new initiative to improve those numbers. The report,…

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The Post-Labor Day Political Firestorm

Labor Day is typically the start of the fall campaign season and the holiday is even known for it’s patriotic fireworks. Political fireworks erupted across the state on Tuesday.

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AEDC Director Weighs In On Tax Cut Debate

The state’s economic chief says if there are further cuts beyond the Governor’s grocery tax reduction, they should be focused on targeted pro-business efforts and not undermine current economic incentive programs.