by - March 3, 2016 12:18 am
It’s been an eventful decade since John Selig was appointed Department of Human Services director in 2005 by Gov. Mike Huckabee. He led DHS through a merger with the Department…
by - March 2, 2016 7:19 pm
Former State Sen. Paul Bookout of Jonesboro will report to federal prison May 2 after being sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on a mail fraud charge. Bookout, a…
by - March 2, 2016 7:19 pm
Former State Sen. Paul Bookout of Jonesboro will report to federal prison May 2 after being sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on a mail fraud charge. Bookout, a…
by - March 2, 2016 6:42 pm
A survey of voters by the Arkansas Hospital Association and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association found most Arkansans opposed to moving the state’s Medicaid population to a managed care system, both…
by - March 2, 2016 5:02 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday (March 2) that Donald Trump must be more of a “presidential” leader, that Tuesday’s election results represented a big win for his Arkansas Works health…
by - March 2, 2016 3:21 pm
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– MANY MILLENNIALS DELAYING HEALTHCARE TREATMENT DUE TO COSTS New consumer healthcare research released…
by - March 2, 2016 2:05 pm
As state lawmakers prepare for the upcoming special session to tweak the so-called “Arkansas Works” program to incentivize work, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday (March 2) that Arkansas…
by - March 2, 2016 12:09 pm
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 - March 2, 2016 11:54 am
Arkansas saw double-digit growth in revenue collections in February as fewer taxpayers received income tax refunds and the state’s predicted surplus from the recently revised fiscal 2016 forecast continued to…
by - March 2, 2016 3:08 am
Craighead County Election Commission chairman Jeannette Robertson said late Tuesday there was an 88-vote discrepancy in the electronic tabulation of a county judge’s race, throwing the race into chaos. During…
by - March 2, 2016 3:02 am
Editor’s note: Story by Ben Pollock, special to Talk Business & Politics. –––––––––––––– Northwest Arkansas voters Tuesday were decisive in county party primary races noted for very high turnouts. Results…
by - March 1, 2016 10:56 pm
Of the eight contested Republican primary races where Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s political action committee donated money in support of candidates supportive of his Arkansas Works initiative, six were winning Tuesday…
by - March 1, 2016 10:42 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors formally welcomed York, Pa.-based Glatfelter to the region with a series of resolutions Tuesday night (March 1) at its regular meeting from the Fort…
by - March 1, 2016 9:40 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with complete numbers in Sebastian and info on key Crawford County races. –––––––––––––––––– Sebastian County Treasurer Judith Miller was re-elected Tuesday, with newcomer Zach Johnson headed…
by - March 1, 2016 9:10 pm
With 42 of 75 counties partially reporting, Circuit Judge Dan Kemp was leading big in the Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice race, while Circuit Judge Shawn Womack was leading even…
by - March 1, 2016 8:38 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, cruised to an easy victory Tuesday night, setting up November election battles. In unofficial numbers, Boozman led challenger…
by - March 1, 2016 8:00 pm
Editor’s note: This story will be updated many times through the night. Check back for updates. –––––––––––––– Former Secretary of State and former Arkansas First Lady Hillary Clinton was declared…
by - March 1, 2016 7:03 pm
KATV Ch. 7 and Talk Business & Politics will bring you full Election Night returns all evening. The two media groups are live-streaming and broadcasting Election Night coverage and analysis…
by - March 1, 2016 6:44 pm
More than $1 million in aid to date is helping the residents of 11 Arkansas counties recover from the severe storms that occurred between Dec. 26 and Jan. 22, 2016,…
by - March 1, 2016 6:44 pm
More than $1 million in aid to date is helping the residents of 11 Arkansas counties recover from the severe storms that occurred between Dec. 26 and Jan. 22, 2016,…
