by - September 26, 2012 6:35 pm
This morning Talk Business released our poll showing a generic statewide advantage for Republicans in state legislative races. The Republican candidate is preferred by 49 percent of those polled while…
by - September 26, 2012 5:38 pm
In an article this morning in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Gov. Mike Beebe continued his talking points on the amount of jobs announced instead of actual job numbers. But it…
by - September 26, 2012 4:35 am
As Roby Brock reported Monday night, Gov. Beebe has taken exception to an ad from Americans for Prosperity that said, “We can make (Arkansas) a better place to live.” The…
by - September 21, 2012 6:25 pm
I reported previously on several Freedom of Information (FOI) requests I have filed with the State Treasurer’s office as I am looking at some of the recent problems that State…
by - September 20, 2012 5:32 pm
One of the most important items that will be determined in this year’s elections in Arkansas is which party will control the state legislature. In the Arkansas House of Representatives,…
by - September 19, 2012 5:55 pm
I spoke with Gov. Mike Beebe today about the recent report from legislative audit on the problems in the State Treasurer’s office. He told me that things certainly look bad,…
by - September 18, 2012 10:08 pm
I have several Freedom of Information requests in for the State Treasurer’s office. It could yield some interesting items. I did hear back on a couple of them today regarding…
by - September 18, 2012 6:10 pm
Anytime you get subpoenaed attend an audit committee hearing and have one of your staff ask for whistle blower immunity, you are in trouble. This is the current condition in…
by - September 18, 2012 5:25 pm
Each year, Family Council of Arkansas – a socially conservative group – sends out a survey to candidates. The questions are on a wide range of topics, but focus largely…
by - September 17, 2012 7:02 am
The solar panel that sat in front of the state building that houses the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has finally been turned on after sitting idle for over three years. …
by - September 14, 2012 5:50 pm
An audit report issued today by Arkansas Division of Legislative Audit finds that the problems in Democratic State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s office have continued. You may remember Shoffner from her…
by - September 10, 2012 9:20 pm
Today, the Arkansas Federation of College Republicans (AFCR) announced that former Obama for America Co-Chairman, Congressman Artur Davis, will headline an event for the organization on September 24th in Little…
by - September 10, 2012 5:38 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel tries to walk a tight rope on social issues in Arkansas as he prepares for his upcoming run for governor. As a Democrat, he has to…
by - September 8, 2012 10:19 am
Former Gov. Mike Huckabee rolled out several endorsements of Arkansas candidates Friday through his political action committee – HuckPAC. In the Congressional races, Huckabee endorsed Congressman Rick Crawford in the…
by - September 7, 2012 7:48 am
Rep. Terry Rice (R-Waldron) will be the new Arkansas Speaker of the House if Republicans take a majority in the upcoming election, which let’s be honest, is all but certain….
by - September 6, 2012 10:14 pm
Democratic Party of Arkansas spokesperson Candace Martin was on KARN newsradio this morning from the DNC in Charlotte and had the difficult task of promoting the re-election of President Obama…
by - September 6, 2012 6:09 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe joined other elected officials, such as Congressman Rick Crawford, this month in requesting a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency on ethanol mandates under the Renewable Fuel…
by - September 5, 2012 7:05 am
The picture below is from KARK’s report on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention yesterday. It shows the almost completely empty seats reserved for the Arkansas delegates at…
by - September 4, 2012 5:54 pm
Last week, Talk Business reported on a mailing from the conservative group, Americans for Prosperity, which hit several Democratic state legislators for their vote to raise billions in taxes in…
by - September 1, 2012 10:51 am
Rep. Duncan Baird of Lowell is unopposed for his third term in the House. He shares his thoughts on the final night of the GOP convention. Thursday’s speakers at the…
