by - February 19, 2015 10:37 pm
A bill that would provide more protections for unborn children in the state law involving assault and battery passed the House Judiciary Committee Thursday morning. The committee approved House Bill…
by - February 19, 2015 8:47 pm
On the heels of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s $64 million prisons and public safety plan announced on Wednesday, the omnibus bill outlining a slew of changes was introduced late Thursday. Also,…
by - February 19, 2015 8:16 pm
A bill that would take $2.8 billion from general revenues over 10 years and dedicate the money to highways passed the House Committee on Public Transportation on a voice vote…
by - February 19, 2015 12:39 pm
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department announced $9,170,693 in grant funding to Arkansas to support the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (Home Visiting Program). The funds…
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…
