by - December 7, 2017 7:59 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he’s still optimistic about getting a federal waiver for Arkansas Works, his version of the Medicaid expansion proposal under the Affordable Health Act. Hutchinson and Arkansas…
by - December 6, 2017 9:45 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson touted a 12% year-over-year enrollment increase in 9-12 grade computer science courses as more students, teachers and resource partners are expanding the first-term governor’s computer coding initiative….
by - December 6, 2017 6:03 pm
Charles Cella, the longtime president and chairman of the board of the Oaklawn Jockey Club, has died of complications from Parkinson’s disease at the age of 81. “At this time…
by - December 3, 2017 4:30 pm
Three special legislative elections now have dates set for candidate filing and the timing of the elections. With two Arkansas lawmakers stepping down from their posts for jobs in the…
by - December 3, 2017 3:29 pm
A lousy win-loss football record not only hurts Razorback fan morale, but it stings area businesses to the tune of nearly $1 million. University of Arkansas Walton College of Business…
by - December 3, 2017 3:02 pm
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge says the Robert Mueller investigation of Russian influence in the 2016 election is currently pursuing two paths. The former federal prosecutor, banker and 2016 Democratic…
by - November 30, 2017 8:04 am
In our latest installment of “The List,” our roundup of new candidate filings and a comprehensive roster of those seeking office in Arkansas in 2018, we’ve added the latest announcements….
by - November 28, 2017 9:53 pm
In the early days of nuclear weapons, the U.S. government concocted an elaborate scheme of a chain of command, underground bunker cities, and survival plans that have evolved into an…
by - November 28, 2017 4:10 pm
Former State Rep. Jay Martin is considering a run for Arkansas governor on the Democratic ticket. Martin confirmed to Talk Business & Politics that he is “certainly headed in that…
by - November 27, 2017 10:46 pm
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., had a pre-Thanksgiving fundraiser that turned into quite a feast. On Thursday, Nov. 16, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, R-La., made the trip up north to…
by - November 26, 2017 9:33 am
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says reducing the federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 20% is critical for U.S….
by - November 15, 2017 8:37 am
President Donald Trump’s administration is gaining an Arkansas flavor. In recent weeks, several Arkansans have been tapped for roles in the federal government. Of course, the highest-profile pick is former…
by - November 12, 2017 10:15 am
As the deadline for filing for 2018 elections draws closer, Democratic candidates are announcing at a steady clip against Republican incumbents at the state and federal level. Two Congressional candidates…
by - November 12, 2017 9:49 am
Fresh off a trade mission to Asia, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston said the pipeline remains open for foreign direct investment in Arkansas. In October, Chinese President…
by - November 6, 2017 8:25 pm
Candidate announcements have picked up and a soon-to-be-vacating State Senator has seen the first candidate for his replacement emerge. Read the full, updated candidate list at this link. Since our…
by - October 29, 2017 9:47 am
Arkansas Children’s CEO Marcy Doderer remains hopeful that a federal fix to health care will be achieved. She’s also encouraged by a new state study to baseline Arkansas’ insurance market….
by - October 29, 2017 9:44 am
State Sen. Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, co-chair of the Tax Reform And Relief Legislative Task Force, said the slow-moving start of his panel doesn’t concern him. It’s the third task force…
by - October 26, 2017 8:33 pm
The third time wasn’t the charm. Arkansas economic officials confirmed to Talk Business & Politics on Thursday (Oct. 26) that the state is out of the running for a $1.6…
by - October 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Arkansas voters don’t have a strong opinion on keeping or firing Razorback football coach Bret Bielema, but they certainly disapprove of NFL players kneeling in protest during the national anthem….
by - October 22, 2017 4:57 pm
Arkansas Department of Human Services Director Cindy Gillespie is hoping a new baseline study effort can position state policymakers for better future decisions, and she’s still bullish on the state’s…
