by - October 28, 2014 8:25 pm
Term Limits On The Ballot Causing Confusion With Voters
From Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News: An issue on the November ballot is the subject of controversy because of the way in which it is…
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by - October 28, 2014 8:24 pm
Election Central: Watch For The Future First Lady
KATV’s Scott Inman delivers Tuesday’s top political headlines in today’s Election Central Daily Brief. MINIMUM WAGE REACT Little Rock businessman Jackson T. Stephens, Jr. issued a blistering statement Monday night…
by - October 28, 2014 6:17 pm
Tolbert: Spending In Arkansas Senate Race Tops $52 Million
It should surprise no one who has been watching television, opened their mailbox, or answered their telephone in the past couple of months that spending in the U.S. Senate race…
by - October 28, 2014 10:24 am
In House District 32, It’s The Coffeehouse Vote
From Jacob Kauffman with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News: With all the talk of the Senate and Governor’s races in Arkansas it’s easy to overlook the 38 contested…
by - October 27, 2014 10:10 pm
Lake, Budgets On Minds Of Craighead County JPs
A lake in western Craighead County will be filled to the brim with bream, while justices plan to work on the county’s 2015 budget later this month, officials said Monday….
by - October 27, 2014 8:21 pm
Election Central: Big Names Coming To Campaign In Northeast Arkansas
KATV’s Elicia Dover delivers Monday’s Election Central Daily Brief, which includes news of big names coming to Northeast Arkansas to campaign for Republicans Asa Hutchinson and Tom Cotton. SENATE RACE…
by - October 27, 2014 7:56 pm
Boozman Calls For Withdrawal Of ‘Harmful’ Water Regulations
Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, on Monday, joined with several of his Senate colleagues to document abuses in the Environmental Protection Agency’s rulemaking process and called on the EPA and Army…
by - October 27, 2014 7:28 pm
Arkansas Sees More Than 36% Boost In First Week Of Early Voting
Early voting numbers in Arkansas’ mid-term elections through the end of Saturday are 36.54% higher than the midterm election cycle in 2010 and political strategists on both sides of the…
by - October 27, 2014 5:34 pm
Supreme Court Keeps Minimum Wage Issue On Ballot
After several weeks of legal wrangling, a key component of the Democrats’ get-out-the-vote strategy will remain on the ballot this November, thanks to the state’s high court.
by - October 27, 2014 10:35 am
Beebe Announces 14 Appointments To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: Larry “Joe” Burns, Rector, as the Clay County Constable for East Oak Bluff and Blue Cane Township. Appointment…
by - October 27, 2014 5:58 am
Longtime State Chamber Leader Bob Lamb Passes Away At 82
Arkansas lost a longtime business leader whose familiar face and guiding hand influenced decades of public policy at the state capitol. Bob Lamb, who headed the Arkansas State Chamber of…
by - October 27, 2014 5:27 am
John Brummett Talks Politics, New TB&P Role
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett was a guest on this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, which aired Sunday at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7. Brummett, who…
by - October 27, 2014 12:38 am
In Northeast Arkansas, Statewide Candidates Race To The Finish
The 2014 campaign has now entered “the numbers game” as candidates and political parties work to push voters to the polls as early voting enters a second week. Sen. Mark…
by - October 26, 2014 8:05 pm
Tolbert: Most Counties Up In Early Voting Compared To 2010
The first week of early voting continues to see an overall increase compared to 2010, the most recent mid-term election. It remains to the be seen if this indicates an…
by - October 26, 2014 7:45 pm
Judge Rules In Favor Of Southside Seeking To Become Incorporated City
From our content partner, KAIT Ch. 8: An Independence County judge has ruled in favor of a community seeking to become its own incorporated city within the county. Judge Robert…
by - October 26, 2014 9:28 am
Barth, Reed: Security Moms And Cannibalizing The Base
Dr. Jay Barth and Clint Reed offered their thoughts on the latest round of Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College polling that included insights on key demographics in the Arkansas electorate.
by - October 25, 2014 9:00 am
Weekend Digest: The Dog Ate My Homework Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV SHOW PREVIEW: CRAWLING THROUGH THE CROSSTABS On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, we’ll drill down in the numbers from…
by - October 25, 2014 8:05 am
Election Central: Pryor Early Votes, Cotton Debuts Infomercial
Talk Business & Politics’ Roby Brock recaps the latest Arkansas political headlines. Sen. Mark Pryor heads out to early vote on Saturday. The incumbent Democratic Senator will hold a press…
by - October 24, 2014 7:50 pm
Political Campaigns Adapt To New Digital Realities
While Arkansas voters have been bombarded with TV ads this election season, there has been another big media battle taking place on smart phones and computers across the state.
by - October 23, 2014 4:04 pm
State Chamber CEO Says Next Governor Needs Workforce Czar Or Panel On Day One
The state of Arkansas definitely has room to improve in battling other states in the region for economic development projects and the day-to-day economy, Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce president…