by - November 21, 2014 11:56 am
Governor Mike Beebe issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, April 14, 2015, as the special election date to fill the District 16 senate seat vacated by the resignation of former State…
by - November 21, 2014 8:21 am
While the private option and tax cuts will be big session issues in the 90th General Assembly, two Northeast Arkansas legislators say other topics will also have significance for the…
by - November 20, 2014 8:27 pm
President Barack Obama used a primetime White House speech to tell a national audience of changes he plans to make to the U.S. immigration system.
by - November 20, 2014 8:21 pm
President Obama addressed the nation Thursday night to unveil his new immigration policy. He announced a plan to use executive action to use temporary immigration status to millions of illegal immigrants….
by - November 20, 2014 7:58 pm
Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: The Arkansas Supreme Court will decide whether or not to uphold circuit Judge Chris Piazza’s ruling, overturning the state’s…
by - November 19, 2014 5:38 pm
The country of Iraq recently bought more expensive rice from Brazil and Uruguay despite efforts from U.S. growers. Now, Arkansas farmers and lawmakers are voicing their dissatisfaction.
by - November 19, 2014 4:08 pm
Supporters of Arkansas’ anti-gay marriage amendment rallied at the Capitol Wednesday, the day before the Arkansas Supreme Court and a U.S. district judge were to hear oral arguments on Judge…
by - November 19, 2014 4:04 pm
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson said three agency directors will stay in their current positions. In a press release on Wednesday (Nov. 19), Hutchinson said Jay Winters will remain director of the…
by - November 18, 2014 11:56 pm
The $165 million Clinton Presidential Center has lived up to its billing as a major tourist attraction. The library and subsequent foundation and public service school projects are the cover…
by - November 18, 2014 11:34 pm
Sarah Whites-Koditschek, with our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News, reports: Arkansas lawmakers decided against a $14 million funding increase for pre-K programs Tuesday. The Joint Budget Committee reviewed the Department…
by - November 18, 2014 11:12 pm
A $30,000 grant to implement a community volunteer service program versus accepting money from a program with ties to a national figure with controversial political beliefs was the center of…
by - November 17, 2014 11:44 pm
A new bill and a new resolution were the first two pieces of legislation filed on the first day lawmakers were allowed. Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR1) filed by Sen….
by - November 17, 2014 8:17 am
Progress is good, but a major highway construction project could challenge recent momentum in downtown Little Rock and will surely disrupt commuters to the capital city.
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
Senator-elect Tom Cotton’s historic 17-point victory over incumbent Mark Pryor on November 4th signaled major changes in Arkansas’ political landscape, but even Cotton was surprised by the margins.
by - November 16, 2014 10:26 am
State Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Beebe, survived a leadership challenge this past week, but he’s moved on and is ready to roll up his sleeves in the 90th General Assembly. Appearing…
by - November 14, 2014 11:34 pm
The 90th General Assembly may be nearly two months away, but two incoming state senators say they already have good clues as to what will dominate the January legislative session….
by - November 14, 2014 11:32 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was provided by Lance Beaty, principal with Beaty Capital Group Inc., a closely held Fort Smith-based investment group primarily focused on real estate investments in…
by - November 14, 2014 10:35 pm
Former Arkansas Razorback star quarterback Ryan Mallett gets his pro football start for the Houston Texans this weekend. Our round-up of national stories plus a sneak preview of this week’s TV show.
by - November 14, 2014 6:04 pm
The outgoing and incoming Arkansas State Senate met today in its first organizational meeting since the election. The meeting began with the outgoing (or current) Senate members electing Sen. Jonathan…
by - November 14, 2014 1:30 pm
Rumors of potential exiting agency directors have been swirling since November 4th’s historic election gains by the GOP. Today, Talk Business & Politics has confirmed that Arkansas Economic Development Commission…
