by - October 15, 2017 9:35 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill talks tax reform, Trump
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, wants to see a broader tax base as part of federal tax reform, and with few exceptions, he’s open to a review of many…
Author: Roby Brock
by - October 10, 2017 4:35 pm
Jan Morgan forms exploratory committee for Arkansas governor bid
Republican Jan Morgan, a Hot Springs gun range owner, public speaker, and Fox News contributor, has formed an exploratory committee to consider a GOP challenge to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson….
by - October 9, 2017 11:03 pm
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Citizen-led ballot initiatives at modern-day low
The Public Policy Center of the UA Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service works to explain ballot issues from a non-partisan perspective during election years. The group has new analysis…
by - October 8, 2017 10:06 am
Sen. Cotton: ‘Coercive diplomacy’ can improve Iran, North Korea situations
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wants a tougher nuclear agreement with Iran before it becomes the next North Korea, and he’s not afraid to use American force to leverage his…
by - October 8, 2017 10:01 am
Guns, GIF, and the Governor’s race
State Reps. Michael John Gray, D-Augusta, and Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, have different views on the need for altering gun regulations, reforming General Improvement Funds, and the 2018 governor’s race. Collins,…
by - October 1, 2017 9:44 am
Economist hopes for tax reform over tax cuts, also eyeing wage growth
Economist Mervin Jebaraj likes what he sees in the current economy, but has his eye on several metrics and semantics to gauge future economic growth. Jebaraj, interim director of the…
by - October 1, 2017 9:37 am
Broyles Award to get statewide publicity elevation as national stature grows
The Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation announced this week that the 2017 Broyles Award ceremony will be broadcast live and commercial free on KATV Channel 7, December 5th at 12:00…
by - September 28, 2017 9:50 pm
Cody Hiland confirmed by U.S. Senate for U.S. Attorney post
Cody Hiland has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., who supported Hiland for the…
by - September 28, 2017 11:54 am
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Film commissioner to seek county clerk seat held by father
Like father, like son. Arkansas film commissioner Christopher Crane announced Thursday (Sept. 28) that he will seek the Pulaski Circuit and County Clerk seat now held by his father, Larry…
by - September 24, 2017 10:01 am
Sen. Boozman says Gov. Hutchinson’s confidence key to his support for Graham-Cassidy
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., thinks the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal and replace Obamacare will have upside for the Natural State despite projections that Arkansas could take a $6 billion hit…
by - September 21, 2017 9:01 am
Notes from the Campaign Trail: Lamoureux joins DBH Management Consultants; Democrats rally, Cotton rails
Michael Lamoureux – former State Senate President Pro Tempore, former State Representative, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s first chief of staff – has a new gig. After a stint doing consulting…
by - September 17, 2017 5:15 pm
National medical marijuana expert: Arkansas ‘very thoughtful’ in setting up process
Benefitting from other states’ experiences, at least one national expert is complimentary of Arkansas’ effort to build an oversight system to create a medical marijuana industry in the Natural State….
by - September 12, 2017 2:54 pm
Lt. Governor Tim Griffin predicts U.S. Rep. Steve Womack will be next budget chairman
The day after a Politico article on the subject, Lt. Governor Tim Griffin predicted Third District U.S. Rep. Steve Womack will be the next chairman of the House Budget Committee….
by - September 10, 2017 9:59 am
An Arkansas Politics Hall of Fame may be an idea whose time has come
New Political Animals Club President Shane Broadway thinks the time is right to explore an Arkansas Politics Hall of Fame. His club counterparts around the state agree and so do…
by - September 7, 2017 7:57 am
Notes from the campaign trail: Senate Republican Caucus states policy on member indictments
Editor’s note: It’s post Labor Day and we’re headed into the official start of the 2018 campaign season, so it’s time to renew our biennial “Notes from the Campaign Trail”…
by - August 27, 2017 9:51 am
Economist Mervin Jebaraj reminds that Frank Broyles economic impact more than $2.9 billion
On its 10-year anniversary, economist Mervin Jebaraj dusted off a 2007 economic impact study that shows Frank Broyles’ leadership contributed at least $2.9 billion to Northwest Arkansas’ economy. Jebaraj, interim…
by - August 27, 2017 9:50 am
Sen. Cotton uncertain of healthcare fate, hopes debt ceiling increase brings spending reforms
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Congress’ busy post-recess agenda includes healthcare reform, tax policy, and dealing with the limits of debt ceiling. But where those efforts land is a large…
by - August 23, 2017 6:39 am
Sen. Cotton outlines differences in new Afghanistan military approach
Stressing that he does not believe a U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan will be permanent, despite a 16-year presence and no end in sight, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said President…
by - August 20, 2017 12:00 pm
De-glorifying our Confederate statues
It is time to either remove Confederate statues from public grounds or to change the plaques that purport their reason for being there. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said on Wednesday: “When…
by - August 20, 2017 9:45 am
U.S. Rep. Womack remembers Broyles, says Senate has slowed House Congressional progress
In a wide-ranging TV interview, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, paid tribute to former University of Arkansas coach and athletic director Frank Broyles, assessed the President’s handling of the Charlottesville…