by - February 18, 2018 10:23 am
State Sen. Ron Caldwell, R-Wynne, and Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff, both contend that a path for passage of Arkansas Works exists in this fiscal session, but both say their…
by - February 11, 2018 8:03 pm
Governor Asa Hutchinson is hoping that the parties involved in the pharmaceutical business can find a marketplace solution versus a legislative solution despite increased scrutiny from the Arkansas Attorney General…
by - February 11, 2018 9:51 am
Where will the votes come from for Arkansas Works in the upcoming fiscal session? Gov. Asa Hutchinson says it’s less about lawmakers changing their minds and more about reforming a…
by - February 7, 2018 3:32 pm
“If you don’t think you’re getting breached, you are. Every company is getting breached. Every company is getting attacked.” Those are the ominous words of Sheila Jordan, CIO of California-based…
by - February 7, 2018 1:44 am
Wagering at Arkansas’ only two casinos – Oaklawn and Southland – hit the proverbial jackpot in 2017, topping $5 billion in gambling revenue. The dollar figures only reflect electronic games…
by - February 5, 2018 6:35 am
State Rep. Clarke Tucker, D-Little Rock, will seek the Democratic nomination for the Second Congressional District and the opportunity to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock. Tucker,…
by - February 4, 2018 10:01 am
Stephens Inc. CEO Warren Stephens continues to expand his “This is Capitalism” video series, a digital effort he started to respond to the 2016 Presidential election cycle. Stephens said he…
by - February 4, 2018 10:01 am
Senate President Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, said he believes the votes for Arkansas Works will be found in the upcoming fiscal session and prospects for a special session to deal with…
by - February 4, 2018 10:00 am
Economist Mervin Jebaraj sees “moderate” growth for the U.S. economy in 2018 despite tax cuts that are purported to jump-start a stimulus for higher-than-usual growth. Jebaraj, who heads the UA…
by - February 1, 2018 9:42 pm
With the resignation of State Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, another open seat will leave voters in a part of Arkansas without representation in the upcoming fiscal session, which begins…
by - January 29, 2018 3:44 pm
State Sen. Jake Files, R-Fort Smith, pleaded guilty on Monday (Jan. 29) to one count of wire fraud, one count of money laundering, and one count of bank fraud. He…
by - January 28, 2018 8:44 pm
After the 2016 Presidential election, Stephens Inc. CEO Warren Stephens was determined to do something to turn around public opinion on “capitalism.” Citing the performance in the Democratic primaries of…
by - January 28, 2018 9:48 am
As part of Talk Business & Politics “2018 State of the State” magazine, three Arkansas executives offered their insights on the upcoming year and their expectations. Former Deltic Timber CEO…
by - January 25, 2018 4:41 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has rejected the language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow up to three casinos in restricted parts of the state with tax revenues…
by - January 24, 2018 4:26 pm
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., who has held a hardline position on immigration reform, says there are areas of compromise he’s willing to consider in order to resolve the dilemma…
by - January 24, 2018 10:16 am
On the heels of an Arkansas Supreme Court decision last week, a new ballot initiative group has formed to address concerns regarding sovereign immunity cases against the state. The Committee…
by - January 22, 2018 8:03 pm
After a weekend of private negotiations, public insults, and occasional radio silence, Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Washington, D.C., brought a short-lived government shutdown to a halt amid promises to…
by - January 17, 2018 7:18 pm
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, believes a path to citizenship for qualifying “Dreamers” already exists and a new amnesty program is not the solution. In an interview with Talk…
by - January 17, 2018 8:59 am
The January 13, 2018 Gillett Coon Supper dinner brought out a slate of state and local candidates who will be running for re-election in May and November. It was the…
by - January 14, 2018 3:45 pm
Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock, said every elected official in Arkansas — black, brown, or white — needs to take a stand on condemning racist remarks like the ones President…
