by - March 2, 2015 9:42 pm
Capitol Notebook: Medicaid Task Force Named
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…
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by - March 2, 2015 7:53 pm
Guns On Campus Bill Passes Arkansas House, Heads To Senate
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
Westerman Chief Of Staff Ryan James Steps Down (UPDATED)
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
John DiPippa: HB 1228 Does Religious Liberty A Disservice
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 Nominates Johnny Key As New Education Commissioner (UPDATED)
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
Sen. Files To File Soft Drink Tax Cut
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…
by - March 2, 2015 8:54 am
John Burris: Insights From Andy And Frank
I’m more of an Andy Taylor man. I’m not so much of a Frank Underwood man. These two political characters – separated by decades between The Andy Griffith Show and…
by - March 2, 2015 6:41 am
Craighead County, Jonesboro Sales Tax Revenues Spike
City and county tax collections rose by double-digits, according to February’s numbers. More good news could be on the way.
by - March 2, 2015 12:15 am
Stacy Hurst: Heritage Tourism Benefitting State’s Economy
Editor’s note: Stacy Hurst, a former Little Rock city board member, was named director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage in January 2015 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. From the Arkansas…
by - March 2, 2015 12:05 am
Money Talk: Yellen Tells Congress That Feds Are Watching, Waiting
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 1, 2015 9:25 am
Lawmakers Want Transparency, Accountability In Criminal Justice Reform
With state lawmakers gearing up for a continuation of their debate over changes to the state’s prison system, sentencing guidelines, and parole and probation protocol, there is a push for…
by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
by - March 1, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Parts Sales Tax Exemption Heads To Committee
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. MANUFACTURING…
by - March 1, 2015 12:16 am
Legislature To Focus On Diverse Issues In Week 8
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 12:10 am
Highway Bill ‘On Hold,’ Sponsor Hopes For Compromise
The sponsor of a bill that would dedicate $2.8 billion in general revenues over 10 years to highways hopes to find a compromise after placing it “on hold” because of…
by - February 28, 2015 12:05 pm
Gen. Wesley Clark: Remember Rwanda, Arm Ukraine
Editor’s note: Retired General Wesley K. Clark, a former supreme commander of NATO, led alliance military forces in the Kosovo War. He is a senior fellow at the Burkle Center…
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.
by - February 28, 2015 7:59 am
Weekend Digest: The Farewell Spock Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW: CRIME & PUNISHMENT On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch….
by - February 28, 2015 7:06 am
Capitol Notebook: Cell Phone Data Subject Of Debate
Lawmakers worked through a light legislative schedule Friday, with House members approving a bill that supporters say would help people in danger while opponents said the bill would strip away…
by - February 27, 2015 10:49 pm
Hoops For Kids’ Sake Legislative Rosters Complete, Governor To Play For Senate
The Wednesday, March 4 charity basketball game between the Arkansas State Senate and House has rounded out its rosters. The 3rd annual basketball game will take place at 7 p.m….