by - February 18, 2015 7:42 pm
On a day dominated by Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s prison reform proposals, lawmakers “scratched off” more on their agenda, including another step toward making major changes to the Arkansas Lottery. The…
by - February 18, 2015 7:24 pm
Today, Democratic State Senator Keith Ingram issued a press release opposing the large pay increase proposal for state legislators making him the first Democratic official to oppose raising the salaries…
by - February 18, 2015 11:46 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined a $64 million plan to reduce prison overcrowding, lower recidivism, and design longer-term solutions to public safety concerns. Where will the money come from and what’s the plan?
by - February 18, 2015 8:14 am
After four years of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank), one of the most overreaching financial regulatory reforms in my lifetime, consumers are still feeling its…
by - February 18, 2015 8:06 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…
by - February 17, 2015 8:24 pm
Chris Hickey with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A recent decision by a federal district judge in Texas to issue an injunction, blocking President Barack Obama’s executive…
by - February 17, 2015 7:53 pm
The sentencing of minors in capital murder cases was on the agenda Tuesday as word about a prison reform bill emerged in the legislature. The House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday…
by - February 17, 2015 7:32 pm
Rep. Richard Womack is the lead sponsor of HB1158 – a bill taking aim at state occupational regulations that has somewhat quietly worked its way through committee and is now heading…
by - February 17, 2015 11:58 am
Arkansas voters may have a key role in deciding who the nominees for next year’s presidential election will be, a state Senator said Tuesday. Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, filed Senate…
by - February 17, 2015 7:05 am
Bradley Phillips with LobbyUp.com joined Talk Business & Politics this week for his segment on the most viewed bills from the legislative session, including a look at some of the…
by - February 16, 2015 6:40 pm
An article in today’s The Daily Beast covers Arkansas’s 1919 Elaine Race Massacre, which sadly is a largely forgotten stain on our state’s history. It’s often so forgotten that the…
by - February 16, 2015 9:17 am
The 90th General Assembly – thus far splendidly absent notable drama – is reaching its halfway point. Debates over taxes and healthcare are temporarily suspended, creating an opportunity for other…
by - February 16, 2015 7:52 am
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…
by - February 16, 2015 7:04 am
Nearly three-fourths of the state has been impacted by winter weather that has included snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain across Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas, the Electric Cooperatives, state Highway Department…
by - February 15, 2015 1:34 pm
State Rep. Kim Hendren from Gravette has a reputation around the state capitol as someone who is willing to say what he thinks – whatever he thinks – for better…
by - February 15, 2015 9:21 am
The weather early next week is expected to be cold, but lawmakers may be warming up to discussing workforce training, economic issues and criminal justice reform when the legislature reconvenes…
by - February 14, 2015 11:23 am
The following is a recap of congressional news this week: KEYSTONE PASSES HOUSE The House voted 270-152 Wednesday to approve Senate Bill 1, involving the Keystone XL pipeline. The bill…
by - February 14, 2015 10:16 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday she has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 111(d) rule. The rule, also…
by - February 14, 2015 9:42 am
A series of bills to overhaul the state’s workforce education programs were introduced Friday in the Senate, while the House debated and approved a controversial measure that won’t get the…
by - February 13, 2015 11:46 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced four new hires to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, including two former GOP candidates for Attorney General. Hutchinson named the following positions at DHS…
