by - April 6, 2015 5:49 pm
Governor Signs Three ‘Foundational’ Workforce Bills
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed three bills into law Monday that he said represent a fundamental shift in the state’s workforce development efforts.
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by - April 6, 2015 5:43 pm
Jonesboro, Craighead County Sales Tax Revenues Rise
With the start of the Major League Baseball season Monday, the city of Jonesboro and Craighead County hit a proverbial home run as both saw their sales tax numbers go…
by - April 6, 2015 4:21 pm
2015 ENVY Award Finalists Chosen
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality named six finalists for the 2015 Arkansas Environmental Stewardship awards, also known as ENVY awards. The winners will be announced later this month as…
by - April 6, 2015 6:55 am
John Burris: Doling Out Credit In The RFRA Debate
A debate engulfed our state last week. It’s faded now, as quickly as it came. We argued over an acronym that most of us could not have accurately spelled after…
by - April 5, 2015 8:33 am
Senate President, House Speaker Discuss RFRA And Session Finale
Senate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said they are satisfied with the outcome of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act that nearly derailed the regular legislative session in the last full week.
by - April 5, 2015 5:23 am
Congressional Recap: Hammerschmidt Remembered
The state’s congressional delegation as well as other members of the House and Senate were back in their home districts this week as part of a two-week long spring recess….
by - April 4, 2015 11:30 am
Hutchinson Announces Members Of Computer Science Task Force
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the members of a new Computer Science Task Force on Friday. The purpose of the group will be to research and recommend computer science and technology…
by - April 4, 2015 10:34 am
Michael Cook: Honoring David And Barbara Pryor
Last November’s election results not only marked the end of Democratic dominance in Arkansas politics, but it also highlighted the end of what could be called “the Pryor era.” From…
by - April 4, 2015 7:11 am
Weekend Digest: The Tom Cotton, Miley Cyrus And Birthday Cake Edition
TV PREVIEW – MR. PRESIDENT & MR. SPEAKER This week on Talk Business & Politics: The 90th General Assembly brings its business to a close for all intents and purposes. Speaker of…
by - April 3, 2015 8:24 am
Michael Tilley: Hammerschmidt’s Passing A Reminder There Are Some You Can’t Replace
Editor’s note: This guest opinion column is courtesy of Michael Tilley with The City Wire. Having watched and interviewed elected officials for more than 30 years, there are only two…
by - April 2, 2015 8:04 pm
Session Adjourns, Gillam To Seek Second Term As House Speaker
The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times. By day’s end, Speaker Jeremy Gillam said he’s ready for Round Two.
by - April 2, 2015 7:49 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 4.2.15
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P‘s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: The…
by - April 2, 2015 6:18 pm
Cong. Crawford Seeking I-555 Solution
A plan to upgrade a major highway in Northeast Arkansas to interstate status has faced a lot of apparent roadblocks in recent years. Cong. Rick Crawford is offering a detour.
by - April 2, 2015 5:01 pm
Sherwood Aerospace Firm Announces 8 New Deals, Will Double Workforce
In an emotional ceremony where owners Gina and Wade Radke alternatively laughed and cried about their 10-year odyssey as business owners, Sherwood-based Galley Support Innovations (GSI) announced plans to expand…
by - April 2, 2015 4:19 pm
Director: USTDA Builds Overseas Relationships That Help U.S. Businesses
Federal agencies like the U.S. Trade and Development Agency help American companies, including those in Arkansas, create business partnerships and help developing overseas economies grow, the director of the U.S….
by - April 2, 2015 2:52 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Signs New ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill Into Law
A compromise religious freedom bill received a veto-proof majority in the Arkansas legislature with the bill being signed into law by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday.
by - April 2, 2015 11:15 am
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Why Arkansas Should Pay Attention To The Trans-Pacific Partnership Discussions
One of the Natural State’s best kept secrets is its wide array of existing and evolving global trade efforts. Right now, national leaders are figuring out how to implement one…
by - April 2, 2015 10:59 am
Weiner Pig Roast This Saturday
An event this weekend will give people an opportunity to have good food, meet some politicians and raise money for a worthy cause, one of the event coordinators said this…
by - April 2, 2015 10:57 am
State Revenues Dip In March Due To Wintry Weather
State revenues fell below projections in March, a dip caused by sales tax and individual income tax collections that did not meet expectations due to wintry weather that shut down…
by - April 2, 2015 12:16 am
Capitol Notebook: Lawmakers Push Bills As Finish Line Nears
The day before an anticipated session close, state lawmakers worked late into the night changing language of a controversial religion measure, while wrapping up budget discussions and last-minute bill fixes….