by - February 12, 2013 11:41 am
The race for Arkansas Governor could get more interesting, especially if an Independent with money and name recognition enters the race. Former GOP gubernatorial candidate and natural gas executive Sheffield…
by - February 12, 2013 10:41 am
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, a Republican from Springdale, announced Tuesday (Feb. 12) that he would not be a candidate for governor in 2014, and plans to support Asa Hutchinson…
by - February 11, 2013 4:23 pm
After losing control of both houses of the Arkansas Legislature for the first time in more than 130 years, Democrats have reason to be concerned in future elections. That was…
by - February 11, 2013 11:32 am
Governors from across the nation made a point to celebrate what would have been former President Ronald Reagan's 102nd birthday on Feb. 6 with proclamations declaring the date "Ronald Reagan…
by - February 11, 2013 10:52 am
• Senate Report: Week 4 review The 89th General Assembly has passed a few bills thus far and has made headway on a few topics. We have had genuine conversation in…
by - February 10, 2013 2:52 pm
Jobs, jobs, jobs. That was the pre-election mantra of these heady Republicans who knew they were within striking distance of capturing the keys to the Arkansas lawmaking engine. It was…
by - February 10, 2013 12:55 am
The Rev. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, spoke Saturday night (Feb. 9) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. Robinson delivered the lecture “Being…
by - February 9, 2013 3:30 pm
A much-hyped audit of the Arkansas Medicaid program by legislative auditors was delivered on Friday afternoon (Feb. 8) with fewer fireworks than promised. Republican state lawmakers, who pushed for an…
by - February 8, 2013 8:29 pm
Concern over a bill proposed by Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, to allow concealed handguns onto Arkansas campuses pushed the meeting room of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce way past capacity…
by - February 8, 2013 9:02 am
A list of problems with federal finances was praised by Republican members of Arkansas’ Congressional Delegation, but the lone Democrat in the delegation said the report failed to provide context…
by - February 7, 2013 5:03 pm
About 30 Arkansas lawmakers announced Thursday (Feb. 7) the formation of the Legislative Steel Caucus, a coalition of government and business leaders hoping to duplicate what the natural gas industry…
by - February 7, 2013 4:39 pm
The Arkansas Department of Career Education on Thursday (Feb. 7) approved a satellite technical center in Clarksville for Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, pending funding approval by the state legislature. ATU-Ozark…
by - February 7, 2013 2:16 pm
Even though the Sebastian County Quorum Court has voted to approve funding for the new Ben Geren Aquatic Center, the project is now teetering on the edge of collapse as…
by - February 7, 2013 12:25 pm
A survey with more than 1,700 participants that appears on the campaign website of U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has shown overwhelming support for spending cuts and job creation and…
by - February 7, 2013 7:27 am
More than 75% of Americans believe they will see a female president in their lifetime, according to a comprehensive national survey conducted by two entities of the University of Arkansas…
by - February 7, 2013 7:20 am
University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart has formally asked auditors for the Arkansas General Assembly and the University of Arkansas System to perform independent audits of spending within the…
by - February 6, 2013 7:40 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives replicated their Senate counterparts and met in a “committee of the whole” to ask questions and address issues related to a $1.1 billion steel mill…
by - February 6, 2013 3:54 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday (Feb. 6) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: William Cains, Sr., Altus, to the Arkansas Geological Commission. Appointment expires Jan. 14, 2020. Replaces…
by - February 6, 2013 2:54 pm
An annexation proposal from Vice Mayor Kevin Settle at the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday (Feb. 5) may not go far due to prior agreements regarding growth…
by - February 6, 2013 12:37 pm
Wednesday’s announcement by the United States Postal Service to end regular Saturday mail delivery beginning Aug. 5 barely raised the eyebrows of two business owners who do business in the…
