Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Gov. Beebe, Little Rock, Fort Smith On Chinese Delegation Tour

A few weeks ago, Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille said the Governor’s recent trade mission trip to China may soon yield results. “Without getting too specific about the…

In The First District: A Debate, A Departure, and An Early Poll Result

First District Cong. Rick Crawford (R) will debate his three challengers in October at a forum to held at Arkansas State University. Crawford will meet Democratic challenger Scott Ellington, Green…

Representatives King And Williams Debate Voter ID And Medicaid Expansion

Reps. Bryan King (R-Green Forest) and Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) debated the expansion of Medicaid and potential voter ID law changes on this week’s edition of Talk Business.

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.

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.

Dr. Chuck Welch ‘Refining and Redefining’ Arkansas State University

Dr. Charles L. “Chuck” Welch has already had a near-lifetime of achievement for many university presidents and he’s only in his first year.

Arkansas Pharmacists Association Reacts To USA Drug Closings

Our content partner, Fox 16 News, reports that the Arkansas Pharmacists Association has dedicated a section of its web site to assist pharmacists who may be laid off in the USA Drug-Walgreens deal.

Gov. Beebe Goes All In On Medicaid Expansion

Gov. Mike Beebe says Arkansas should fully embrace an expansion of its Medicaid program under the auspices of the federal health care law.

EGS Wagers At Oaklawn, Southland Near $2 Billion Mark For 2012

As witnessed all year, Oaklawn and Southland continue to rack up steady year-over-year increases in wagers bet at their casino-style electronic games of skill (EGS) operations.

Sen. Boozman Relays Support For Half-cent Highway Tax Proposal

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R) said on Thursday (Sept. 6) that he personally supports a legislatively-referred temporary half-cent sales tax proposal that would fund Arkansas’ four-lane highways.

Rep. Hudson Hallum Resigns Over Voter Fraud Charges: “I Made Awful Choices”

State Rep. Hudson Hallum (D-Marion) today resigned his House seat and withdrew as a candidate in the 2012 election after entering a guilty plea on a federal charge related to…

Bill Clinton Calls On Country To Stick With Obama

Wednesday night, Former President Bill Clinton delivered a 48-minute sermon to Democrats and the nation calling for four more years of President Barack Obama’s leadership.

DF&A Suggests Sales Tax Holiday Contributed To Lower August Revenues

August was a sluggish month for state revenues as individual income tax collections, corporate taxes, and sales taxes all declined, and state finance officials said a sales tax holiday may be partially to blame.

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,…

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.

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.

Beebe Gets Letter Of Assurance From Feds On Medicaid Flexibility

Gov. Mike Beebe has received a letter from federal administrators assuring him that Arkansas will have flexibility with a possible Medicaid expansion.

Aircraft Cabinet Maker To Expand In Sherwood; Adding 170 New Jobs

Custom Aircraft Cabinets (CAC), a specialized woodworking and upholstery manufacturer supplying private, corporate and head-of-state aircraft companies globally, announced an expansion of its manufacturing plant at a new location in Sherwood.

Windstream Denies Bribery Charge In Oklahoma Case

Windstream Corp. has been indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges related to a former Oklahoma school superintendent, but the company denies wrongdoing.