by - March 7, 2015 7:50 am
Weekend Digest: The Jeb vs. Hillary Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7, tune in…
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by - March 6, 2015 5:54 pm
Capitol Notebook: House Approves PARCC Test Repeal
House members overwhelmingly approved a bill to end the state’s participation in a national Common Core test on Friday. The House voted 86-1 to approve House Bill 1241. Rep. Mark…
by - March 6, 2015 10:16 am
Michael Cook: Serious Questions For Rep. Justin Harris
“Rep. Harris and Mrs. Harris have suffered a severe injustice.” That is the first line of an official statement attorney Jennifer Wells provided to Talk Business & Politics on Thursday…
by - March 6, 2015 6:22 am
Energy In-Depth: Will The Exxon Tiger Strike?
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 5, 2015 7:55 pm
Jason Tolbert: Skin In The Lottery Game
Last December, an outside consulting group took an in-depth assessment of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Camelot Global prepared the report for the Arkansas Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee pointing out many…
by - March 5, 2015 7:23 pm
Capitol Notebook: Second Rehoming Bill Filed, Lottery Bill Stumbles In Senate
A second bill involving the controversial issue of rehoming children was filed Thursday as a legislator accused of the practice faced reporters. The bill Thursday was from Rep. David Meeks,…
by - March 5, 2015 7:03 pm
Education Bills Get Support In House, Senate
The legislature approved several education-related bills Thursday, looking at K-12 and higher education. Meanwhile, the House Education Committee approved a bill that would allow school boards to decide on advertising…
by - March 5, 2015 1:30 pm
Former Governor Beebe To Affiliate With Roberts Group
The Roberts Law Firm P.A. in Little Rock announced that former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has officially joined Roberts Group, which includes several legal and consulting entities tied to the…
by - March 5, 2015 12:22 pm
Southwestern Energy Slashes Fayetteville Shale Budget
A top Wall Street analyst said the Fayetteville Shale and other aging dry gas shale plays have had a good run over the past several years, but added “they can’t compete” with shale plays that produce both crude oil and wet natural gas.
by - March 5, 2015 11:40 am
Rep. Douglas Withdraws Highway Funding Bill, New Task Force To Come
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
Rev. Britt Skarda: Religious Freedom Is Cemented In Constitution
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
Bills Affecting Lottery Scholarship, Consolidation Moving Forward
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
Capitol Notebook: Obamacare Bill Advances In Senate, Personal Finance Bill Filed
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
Rep. Justin Harris Won’t Comment On ‘Rehoming,’ Abuse Of Adopted Daughter
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
Talk Politics Midweek Roundtable: The Adopted Child Situation
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
Health Beat: $31 Million Osteopathic College Breaks Ground At Chaffee Crossing
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
Speaker Gillam To Talk To Central Arkansas Political Animals
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
Capitol Notebook: Common Core Test Repeal Bill Moves Forward
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
Netanyahu Visit Draws Support From State’s Congressional Delegation
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
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: A Focus On Tourism
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.