Author: Talk Business

by Talk Business - April 3, 2011 7:00 pm

State Tax Collections Up; Refunds Could Reduce Gains

Year-over-year gains in Arkansas tax collections may be offset by individual and corporate tax refunds later in the fiscal year, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration.

by Talk Business - April 2, 2011 7:00 pm

Democratic Leaders Struggling With ‘fayetteville To Fourth’

One has a pivotal legislative vote, the other will defend it in court.

by Talk Business - April 1, 2011 7:00 pm

The Legislative To-do List

The Arkansas Legislature handled a lot of it’s business, but one major item still remains. Here’s a recap of the General Assembly’s big to-do agenda.

Budget: The legislature approved a $4.6 billion budget packed with more money for schools and prisons, but austere in many other areas. The General Assembly blocked Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed 1.86% pay increase for state employees… and went further on tax relief.

by Talk Business - April 1, 2011 7:00 pm

Womack, Gop Freshmen Front And Center In Budget Battle

Third District Congressman Steve Womack (R-Rogers) scored a political victory with the tight passage of a resolution he sponsored that would delay pay for Congress if a budget impasse shuts down the federal government.

by Talk Business - March 31, 2011 7:00 pm

Governor Discusses End Of Session Atmosphere

Gov. Mike Beebe met with reporters at the end of the week on what was hoped would be the last day of the 88th General Assembly.

by Talk Business - March 31, 2011 7:00 pm

Teague Picked To Lead Senate In 2013

Sticking to tradition, the Arkansas State Senate chose its new leader for the 2013 regular session.

by Talk Business - March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

New Congressional Plans Revealed On Last Day Of Session

Two new competing Congressional redistricting plans were revealed on the last day of the legislative session leaving lawmakers in a quandary over how to resolve differences on the decennial process.

by Talk Business - March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

All Eyes On The Senate As Session Wraps Up

With major budget bills, Congressional redistricting and an Insurance Department funding impasse resolved, all eyes now turn to the Arkansas State Senate for the General Assembly’s conclusion.

by Talk Business - March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

House Passes Major Budget Bills

Months in the making, the Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) cleared the full House of Representatives as lawmakers put a stamp of approval on the state’s $4.6 billion balanced budget bill.

by Talk Business - March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

‘fayetteville To The Fourth’ Map Clears House

A controversial Congressional redistricting plan – the "Fayetteville to the Fourth" map – today cleared the Arkansas House of Representatives on a party line vote of 52-46. The bill needed 51 votes for passage and now goes to the State Senate for consideration.

You can view the roll call of the vote at this link. Rep. Barry Hyde (D-North Little Rock) had his vote struck because he was not on the floor during the official vote count.

by Talk Business - March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

Crawford Among Freshmen Calling For Action

While all eyes have been focused on the Arkansas Legislature, there is a looming federal government shutdown over stalled budget talks in Washington, D.C.