Opinion

by John Burris - June 20, 2016 9:53 am

The ‘Probably Not Trump’ movement

There’s a movement on Twitter called “Never Trump.” It’s the Internet manifestation of the way many Republicans are feeling in June 2016, since our presumptive nominee has spent his life…

by Jessica DeLoach Sabin - June 14, 2016 9:12 pm

Gun violence does not self-correct

Editor’s note: Jessica DeLoach Sabin is a frequent contributor to Talk Business & Politics. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They…

by Gov. Asa Hutchinson - June 12, 2016 5:58 pm

Medical school expansion in Arkansas

Editor’s note: Commentary from the office of Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may not represent…

by John Burris - June 4, 2016 10:41 am

Governor’s mansion politics

Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…

by Shannon Newton - June 2, 2016 12:33 pm

Misinformation and Arkansas fuel taxes

Editor’s note: Shannon Newton is president of the Arkansas Trucking Association. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may not…

by Justin Allen - May 31, 2016 6:18 pm

Arkansas’ troubled death penalty process

Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…

by Betsy Broyles Arnold - May 17, 2016 1:18 pm

Publicity rights law strikes a balance

Editor’s note: Betsy Broyles Arnold is the CEO of the Broyles Foundation, a nonprofit that helps educate Alzheimer’s caregivers. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly…

by Michael Tilley - May 16, 2016 6:27 pm

Riff Raff: Got relevancy?

Carl Geffken, who recently arrived in Fort Smith to be the city’s top boss, may face a bigger chore than filling key management vacancies, or abiding by an estimated $480…

by Daniel Maher - May 9, 2016 4:25 pm

Seeking a well executed heritage

Editor’s note: Dr. Daniel Maher is the assistant professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space…

by Gov. Asa Hutchinson - May 8, 2016 4:13 pm

Helping foster kids with a better path

guest commentary from the office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ––––––––––––– Jarvis Hale, a Division of Children and Family Services Investigator who’s been on the job for nearly two years,…

by Martin Thoma - May 7, 2016 2:19 pm

What’s in your brand?

Editor’s note: Martin Thoma is an author, speaker and blogger on how to live your brand. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…

by Michael Tilley - May 7, 2016 1:54 pm

Riff Raff: A fortunate son

Editor’s note: This essay was first posted May 10, 2009. Happy Mother’s Day! ––––––––––––– A lot has changed in Mom’s world. The world in 1949, the year of her birth,…