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…
by - November 13, 2014 11:13 pm
Momentum continues to grow for the Clean Line energy project. Plains and Eastern Clean Line LLC obtained regulatory approval from FERC earlier this year to negotiate transmission service and rates…
by - November 13, 2014 11:22 am
Term-limited State Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison, will join Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group – a government relations, public affairs and issue management firm headed by Bill Vickery and Mitchell Lowe….
by - November 12, 2014 5:26 pm
Gabe Holmstrom, who served as chief of staff for the Arkansas House of Representatives for House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, is resigning from the post and will be leaving at…
by - November 12, 2014 2:08 pm
In what he dubbed as his “goodbye tour,” Gov. Mike Beebe made his final remarks to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce – the state’s largest business lobby. Beebe, who…
by - November 10, 2014 5:49 pm
State Sen. Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, has officially submitted his resignation to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, which will begin a process for a special election to fill his Senate seat. Beebe…
by - November 9, 2014 10:29 am
Newly elected Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state voters have sent a clear message for change, but he warns that expectations must be kept in check.
by - November 5, 2014 12:19 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 4, 2014 10:09 am
During the month of November, the Clinton Presidential Library celebrates its 10th anniversary, and residents and tourists should find plenty to do. The story of the 10-year anniversary is the…
by - November 2, 2014 10:28 am
Dr. Bill Tsutsui grew up in Bryan, Texas, but as a citizen of Japanese-American descent, he was intrigued as a kid by Godzilla monster movies. “I grew up with Godzilla…
by - November 1, 2014 12:53 pm
After months of TV air attacks, it’s time for the ground game to drive Arkansas’ U.S. Senate election.
by - October 31, 2014 1:21 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s European business development director was introduced on Friday (Oct. 31) as honorary consul for the Czech Republic in Arkansas. Ambassador of the Czech Republic to…
