by - October 17, 2016 2:01 pm
More than 301,000 Arkansans are either receiving health insurance through the private option or have been deemed eligible for the program as of the end of September – an increase…
by - October 16, 2016 9:31 am
Politico’s media reporter, Hadas Gold, says national correspondents covering Donald Trump rallies are expressing more concern for their safety as the GOP nominee ratchets up his rhetoric regarding a rigged…
by - October 15, 2016 9:19 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - October 14, 2016 5:47 pm
Attorney David Couch, a primary supporter of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment on the state ballot in November, told members of the Northeast Arkansas Political Animals on Friday that money…
by - October 14, 2016 2:58 pm
The office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments. Lloyd Freeman Wish, Clarksville, to the Academic Facilities Review Board. Appointment expires Aug. 6, 2019. Replaces Sandra Porter….
by - October 14, 2016 8:53 am
A majority of Americans say marijuana should be legal and a large majority of younger Americans do, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Oct. 12. Asked, “Do you…
by - October 13, 2016 7:31 pm
The ghettos of East Los Angeles and the Badlands of Philadelphia are known as rough neighborhoods for residents, but not any more so than the northern Israeli village where Sarit…
by - October 13, 2016 6:05 pm
Officials with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce announced a $2 million fundraising goal for 2017 to help fund job recruitment and retention efforts in the larger metro area….
by - October 13, 2016 4:44 pm
Thursday’s Talk Business & Politics Daily centers on the big stories of the day – the Arkansas Supreme Court actions on several ballot initiatives. Watch the video below for a…
by - October 13, 2016 2:48 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday reiterated his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but said he was “troubled” by recent events and allegations of sexual assault against the GOP…
by - October 13, 2016 10:45 am
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to note that The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment was the focus of the court’s Thursday ruling. Story has also been updated to add…
by - October 13, 2016 10:12 am
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 13) pulled a tort reform measure from the November ballot. Issue 4 is a proposed constitutional amendment directing the Legislature to set caps…
by - October 12, 2016 10:56 pm
The three candidates for the state’s 2nd District congressional seat faced off in the final AETN debate, discussing banking reform, the national debt and other issues. The debate featured Republican…
by - October 12, 2016 10:23 pm
A Review Subcommittee of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission assigned spots for a 10 Commandments monument and a monument to the occult creature Baphomet Wednesday and set meeting dates…
by - October 12, 2016 8:53 pm
The three candidates for U.S. Senate defended their parties’ presidential candidates and attacked the others in their first and only debate this election season. At a debate at AETN, incumbent…
by - October 12, 2016 5:53 pm
Fort Smith Parks and Recreation Director Doug Reinert will make a play for a $250,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Tourism to help develop the 51 acres at Riverfront…
by - October 12, 2016 9:03 am
Editor’s note: Ruth Whitney is founder and CEO of InVeritas, a global public affairs firm. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the…
by - October 12, 2016 5:51 am
Editor’s note: A link to a video replay of the Jonesboro mayor debate can be accessed here. The six candidates who hope to be Jonesboro’s next mayor agree city employees…
by - October 11, 2016 9:18 pm
The Future Fort Smith comprehensive plan is “a constant sales job,” according to Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee member John Cooley. The sales job is already in motion, Cooley noted Tuesday…
by - October 11, 2016 8:48 pm
Passage of an amendment legalizing three casinos would have a total statewide annual impact of $1.2 billion, create 3,200 direct jobs and create 3,432 direct construction jobs, according to a…
