by - March 5, 2015 11:40 am
A lawmaker on Thursday said he was optimistic that the state’s highway funding issues will be resolved in the near future with the creation of a working group. Rep. Dan…
by - March 4, 2015 8:00 pm
Editor’s note: Rev. Britt Skarda, the author of this guest commentary, is the senior pastor at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock. The right to religious freedom is…
by - March 4, 2015 7:38 pm
The Senate Education Committee Wednesday passed a bill requiring a minimum ACT score of 19 for students to receive the lottery-funded Academic Challenge Scholarship. The bill also reduces payouts during…
by - March 4, 2015 7:34 pm
The state Senate approved a healthcare related bill as debate over the issue was going on nearly 1,000 miles away at the United States Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a bill that…
by - March 4, 2015 7:18 pm
KATV’s Elicia Dover reports: State Representative Justin Harris’ adopted child was put in the care of another home and then later abused by someone in that home. The story was…
by - March 4, 2015 4:46 pm
This week’s “Talk Politics” roundtable is online and available for viewing at the bottom of this post. KATV’s lead capitol reporter Janelle Lilley joined Talk Business & Politics’ Steve Brawner…
by - March 4, 2015 9:07 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….
by - March 4, 2015 8:46 am
The Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives will talk to members of the Central Arkansas Political Animals Club later this month. Rep. Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, will be the March…
by - March 3, 2015 6:28 pm
A school test may be waived under a bill that passed by a House committee Tuesday, while legislators moved up their schedule in light of reports of snow, sleet and…
by - March 3, 2015 6:13 pm
The nation faces a clear decision with its support of Israel in a time of a tense situation with Iran, members of the state’s Congressional delegation said Tuesday. The delegation,…
by - March 3, 2015 6:00 pm
The latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political news, interviews, features and analysis.
by - March 3, 2015 1:05 pm
A bill that would study the impact that regulations have on small businesses and entrepreneurs was filed Tuesday. Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, turned in House Bill 1582 to the House…
by - March 3, 2015 9:52 am
The state’s revenue forecast looks rosier thanks to a strong month of sales tax collections in February. Monthly sales tax collections spiked 5.7% above last year and 5% above forecast…
by - March 3, 2015 8:36 am
Arkansans are getting to see exactly what it means to have a state that’s gone completely red, but if I had to guess, we haven’t seen anything compared to what…
by - March 2, 2015 9:42 pm
MEDICAID TASK FORCE NAMED Twelve Republicans and four Democrats have been named to a legislative task force that will come up with a solution to end the Private Option and…
by - March 2, 2015 7:53 pm
Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A bill passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives Monday would require public universities to allow faculty and staff…
by - March 2, 2015 3:54 pm
Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, will lose his chief of staff, K. Ryan James, who resigned over issues related to a speeding ticket, a parking ticket and a…
by - March 2, 2015 3:12 pm
Editor’s note: John DiPippa, the author of this guest commentary, is Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at the William H. Bowen School of Law at…
by - March 2, 2015 1:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Monday announced former Sen. Johnny Key, R-Mountain Home, as his preference as the state’s new education commissioner, but state law will have to be changed for that…
by - March 2, 2015 11:06 am
Legislation is expected to be filed soon to reduce the tax on soft drink syrup by 37%. If passed, it would result in a reduction of $4 million in state…
