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Unemployment Rises In All 8 Metro Areas

Metro area unemployment rose in all 8 major metropolitan areas in Arkansas from December 2010 to January 2011.

The Wedge, Split The Delta & Fayetteville To The Fourth

These aren’t the names of thoroughbred horses at Oaklawn, but they are likely to be competing interests in a race-to-the-wire finish at the Arkansas Legislature.

House Tax Panel Quickly Dispenses With Tax Cut Bills

The Arkansas House Revenue and Tax Committee made quick work on agreed-upon tax cut measures in a special meeting on Friday.

Clean & Green: It’s The Time Of Year To Clean Up Arkansas

There aren’t too many sweeter words to hear than "Spring is right around the corner."

During Spring Break, Arkansas Wants You To Find ‘cover’

Arkansas tourism and emergency management officials have a game plan for anyone looking to spend spring break in the Natural State.

Unemployment Benefits Changes Making Moves

Two bills that could impact unemployment benefits and employers in Arkansas have worked their way through half of the state legislature.

Democrats & Republicans Ratchet Up The Rhetoric

Lest we forget the daily exchanges from last year’s campaign cycle, it seems we have a renewed rivalry between the Republican Party of Arkansas and the Democratic Party of Arkansas over legislative wranglings.

House, Senate Leaders Confirm Tax Cut Deal

As we reported yesterday, a deal between the House, Senate and Beebe administration has been cut to compromise on several tax cut measures and push the state budget process nearer a conclusion.

Tax Cut Deal Looks Set (updated)

Senate and House leaders have apparently struck a deal to compromise on tax cuts.

Prison Reform Bill Clears House, Heads To Governor For Signature

SB 750, Gov. Mike Beebe’s prison reform and sentencing overhaul bill, passed the full House of Representatives today on a 79-14 vote. It now heads to his office for signature into law.

First Congressional District Bill Amended

State Sen. Johnny Key (R-Mountain Home) amended his SB 981 to outline how he envisions redrawing Arkansas’ four Congressional Districts. The bill would only split one county – Franklin County – between the Third and Fourth Districts.

Arkansas Best Competitor Admits Bankruptcy Near

The death watch continues for a national trucking company that is a primary competitor with Fort Smith-based ABF Freight System.

Board Of Apportionment Organizes, Expense Questions Surface (updated)

The panel charged with redrawing Arkansas’ 135 House and Senate districts in the state legislature met for the first time on Wednesday morning.

Wal-mart Donates $5 Million To Japanese Disaster Relief

Wal-Mart announced an initial commitment of $5 million in cash and in-kind donations for emergency relief efforts in response to the earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan.

Nuclear Power Under Scrutiny; Nat Gas Could Benefit

The operator of the nuclear power plant in Russellville (Arkansas) says its plants are safe, but the utility company may run into trouble relicensing nuclear power plants in the Northeast U.S. because of the nuclear plant crisis in Japan.

Crawford Wants Farm Subsidies Spared

The freshmen Republicans in Congress have wasted little time positioning themselves as budget-cutters. They are likely to be at the epicenter of the latest budget battle that appears headed toward another impasse and possible federal government shutdown.