by - December 15, 2014 6:35 am
In the last week-and-a-half, Public Service Commission Chair Colette Honorable has cleared three hurdles and has only one final obstacle to overcome to be named to the Federal Energy Regulatory…
by - December 14, 2014 8:35 pm
After a week of orientation last week at the state capitol, 40 freshmen members of the Arkansas House of Representatives have a better handle on what to expect in January…
by - December 14, 2014 8:35 am
Democratic Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe spent an hour on stage Wednesday with political columnist John Brummett to discuss the outgoing governor’s political career, legacy and plans for retirement.
by - December 11, 2014 6:10 pm
With the abrupt resignation of Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner, his replacement Tony Thomas makes quick changes at the Little Rock-based telecom.
by - December 9, 2014 7:35 am
Look for a change in leadership at the helm of another state agency as Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson puts his stamp on workforce development. Arkansas Department of Workforce Services director Artee…
by - December 8, 2014 11:55 am
Talk Business & Politics is expanding its opinion blogs to include three new voices to our existing blogs already led by Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook. Jessica DeLoach Sabin, John…
by - December 7, 2014 10:15 am
Retired General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and one-time Democratic Presidential candidate, has written a new book that suggests the key to America’s best opportunity to lead the free world involves energy independence to strengthen the economy.
by - December 4, 2014 7:17 pm
Arkansas Public Service Commission chairwoman Colette Honorable testified before the Senate Energy Committee on Thursday, and by all accounts, is expected to sail through her full Senate confirmation hearing to…
by - December 4, 2014 12:05 am
House Speaker-elect Jeremy Gillam discusses his expectations for a large, incoming freshmen class, the big issues of the session, and how efficiently the 90th General Assembly could accomplish its business come January.
by - December 1, 2014 5:03 pm
Arkansas Public Service Commission Chair Colette Honorable, who has been nominated to the powerful Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, will be front-and-center before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural…
by - November 26, 2014 12:10 am
Former Arkansas GOP spokesperson Holly Wilson has been named Director of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3) group that will focus on education and grassroots support for…
by - November 25, 2014 5:15 pm
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriages, but she issued a stay in the ruling as it is expected to be appealed. U.S. District Judge Kristine…
by - November 25, 2014 10:13 am
Dr. Joe Thompson, who has served as Chief Health Officer and Surgeon General to Governors Huckabee and Beebe, will not remain as Surgeon General in the Asa Hutchinson gubernatorial administration….
by - November 24, 2014 11:17 am
Arkansas lawmakers received a report from the Bureau of Legislative Research that outlined 8 potential options to curb prison overcrowding, including a $231 million new prison bond issue, hiring a…
by - November 23, 2014 10:31 am
After November 4th’s historic gains and firm political control for the Arkansas GOP, where do the state’s Democrats go from here?
by - November 20, 2014 12:24 pm
The Delta Regional Authority will invest $1.3 million into eight projects across Arkansas – grant money aimed at boosting economic development in rural parts of the state. Leaders said the…
by - November 19, 2014 5:38 pm
The country of Iraq recently bought more expensive rice from Brazil and Uruguay despite efforts from U.S. growers. Now, Arkansas farmers and lawmakers are voicing their dissatisfaction.
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
Senator-elect Tom Cotton’s historic 17-point victory over incumbent Mark Pryor on November 4th signaled major changes in Arkansas’ political landscape, but even Cotton was surprised by the margins.
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Beebe, survived a leadership challenge this past week, but he’s moved on and is ready to roll up his sleeves in the 90th General Assembly. Appearing…
by - November 14, 2014 1:30 pm
Rumors of potential exiting agency directors have been swirling since November 4th’s historic election gains by the GOP. Today, Talk Business & Politics has confirmed that Arkansas Economic Development Commission…
