by - August 26, 2015 1:05 pm
On Wednesday, Democrat Dianne Curry announced she will run for the U.S. Congress in District 2, the seat currently held by first-term Cong. French Hill, R-Little Rock. No other Democrats…
by - August 26, 2015 9:05 am
An Arkansas law moving up the deadline for independent candidates to present their petition signatures is constitutional because the state has a compelling interest in the earlier date, a district judge ruled Tuesday.
by - August 26, 2015 8:37 am
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Cong. French Hill announced a $15.5 million grant for the construction of a new nursing home facility for veterans in North…
by - August 26, 2015 6:59 am
Jay Chesshir, president and CEO of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, was elected to serve as Chairman-elect of the Board of Directors of the national Association of Chamber…
by - August 26, 2015 6:00 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. STUDY: CONSUMERS…
by - August 25, 2015 7:31 pm
The Arkansas Good Roads Foundation, a group that advocates for transportation investment and spending, is recommending an increase in the state’s motor fuel taxes of 10 cents per gallon to raise $125.7 million for state highway needs, and asking for a special session to accomplish it.
by - August 25, 2015 7:10 pm
AEDC Chief Mike Preston expressed disappointment in the outcome of the state’s JLTV effort, but said Arkansas put the best possible bid on the table.
by - August 25, 2015 5:25 pm
Basketball season may be several months away, but the sales tax revenues for Jonesboro and Craighead County rebounded in August after seeing a small decrease in July.
by - August 25, 2015 3:10 pm
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Arkansas lost another bid for a superproject.
by - August 25, 2015 1:40 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr approved the health insurance rate filings for the state health insurance marketplace for 2016.
by - August 25, 2015 1:31 pm
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation on Tuesday handed out a $7.9 million grant to support the the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…
by - August 25, 2015 9:56 am
Longtime University of Arkansas School of Law professor Howard Brill is the state’s new chief justice. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his selection Tuesday morning at the Capitol, saying that Brill…
by - August 25, 2015 7:41 am
Lockheed Martin has made its case and now, nearly 10 years in the making, the JLTV project announcement is expected within the next three weeks.
by - August 25, 2015 12:44 am
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by - August 24, 2015 9:13 pm
The Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro was busy Monday with the first day of classes, not to mention the visit of nearly a dozen state legislators. The House and…
by - August 24, 2015 8:29 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday announced that she, along with 48 other State Attorneys General, have reached a $71 million settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations that…
by - August 24, 2015 8:27 pm
At least 50 years’ worth of juvenile court records in Craighead County may be headed to the ash heap as county officials find a way to destroy the records. Circuit…
by - August 24, 2015 1:48 pm
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday, issued a statement today to address speculation on his potential political future. Eldridge, a Democrat, has been rumored…
by - August 24, 2015 1:17 pm
Second District Cong. French Hill, R-Little Rock, announced his fourth winner of the Golden Fleece award, a “dishonor” he resurrected to bring attention to government waste. This month, Hill is…
by - August 24, 2015 12:14 pm
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board on Monday issued a “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for a construction manager to guide the planning, design and construction for the first phase…
