by - September 22, 2014 10:38 am
Big River Steel Breaks Ground On $1.3 Billion Factory
The state’s first superproject has turned its first official shovel of dirt with Big River Steel CEO John Correnti welcoming everyone to ‘Steel Mill Heaven.’
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by - September 22, 2014 7:54 am
Rep. Sabin Touted As ‘Rising Political Star’ With Prestigious Fellowship
Little Rock Democratic lawmaker, Warwick Sabin, has been tabbed as one the nation’s “rising political stars” after being selected Monday (Sept. 22) to receive the prestigious Rodel Fellowship, given out…
by - September 21, 2014 6:37 pm
Candidates Campaign From Red Wolf Boulevard To Main Street Weiner
It was a busy weekend for statewide and local political candidates as they traveled throughout Northeast Arkansas meeting with voters from Red Wolf Stadium to the rural community of Weiner….
by - September 21, 2014 7:07 am
Hutchinson, Ross: Round Two In Jonesboro
The two major party candidates for Arkansas governor were back on the campaign trail Saturday just hours after their first major televised debate, but observers may have thought the debate was still continuing.
by - September 21, 2014 7:02 am
Gov. Beebe Papers Heading To ASU
The papers, videos, photographs and memorabilia of Gov. Mike Beebe’s eight years in the state’s highest office will soon reside at Arkansas State University, university officials said Saturday. Beebe, a…
by - September 20, 2014 8:58 am
Weekend Digest: The NFL In Hot Water Edition
ANALYZING THE GOVERNOR DEBATE This Sunday on Talk Business & Politics, we’ll analyze the big Arkansas Governor’s debate between Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross. What issues were discussed?…
by - September 20, 2014 8:57 am
Tolbert: DPA Tracker FOIA Request Preceded Media Report On Rutledge
For those that closely follow Arkansas politics, things got a bit exciting Wednesday evening. A headline from the Associated Press posted shortly after 5:00 pm read “AG hopeful criticized ‘wacko’…
by - September 19, 2014 9:27 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Square Off In First TV Debate
Friday night, Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson – the two major party candidates for Arkansas Governor – battled for an hour on statewide television.
by - September 19, 2014 3:33 pm
Leadership Jonesboro Holds Graduation
The song “Pomp and Circumstance” may not have been heard Friday, but 18 graduates of a leadership program made it through a year-long education program. The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of…
by - September 19, 2014 6:58 am
Q&A With Camden Mayor Chris Claybaker
Editor’s note: This interview, conducted by editor Bill Paddack, appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can read here. Ask Camden Mayor Chris Claybaker what he likes…
by - September 19, 2014 5:02 am
Tolbert: Football Games Prime Spot For Political Ads
By now, Arkansas has already grown weary of seeing political ads on our televisions; however, with just over six weeks to go until the election, they promise to only grow…
by - September 18, 2014 8:39 pm
Arkansas Severance Tax Revenue Up 50%, Poised To Hit $100 Million
Severance tax collections in Arkansas reached an all-time high of $77.3 million in fiscal 2014 and are poised to move higher, but the increased activity might not translate to more jobs.
by - September 18, 2014 8:27 pm
Candidates Bring Message To NEA District Fair
The words “The Pressure is On,” extolling the virtues of canning, were part of a display at the NEA District Fair Thursday. The same phrase may be said for political…
by - September 18, 2014 6:08 pm
New TV Ads Storming The Airwaves
From candidates for Congress to Senate to even Lt. Governor, Arkansas’ airwaves will be seeing new TV ads full of complimentary and contrasting messages.
by - September 18, 2014 6:01 pm
Tolbert: Which Mike Ross Will Show Up At The Debate?
Much has been written over the debate over the debates for U.S. Senate, which has finally resulted in one debate with limited topics. Perhaps public television will squeeze out one…
by - September 18, 2014 8:55 am
Cook: New John Burkhalter Ad Raps Tim Griffin’s D.C. Record
Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter released a new TV ad Thursday that contrasts his experience with his opponent, GOP Congressman Tim Griffin. This is the first TV ad Burkhalter…
by - September 18, 2014 5:51 am
Sen. Mark Pryor: The Most Important Issues Facing Arkansas
Editor’s note: This guest commentary from Democratic Senator Mark Pryor appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can read here. I’ve always felt that the most important…
by - September 18, 2014 5:49 am
Cong. Tom Cotton: The Most Important Issues Facing Arkansas
Editor’s note: This guest commentary from GOP Senate candidate, Cong. Tom Cotton, appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can read here. This election…
by - September 18, 2014 5:38 am
Tolbert: GOP AG Group Up With Ad For Rutledge
We have seen a plethora of outside groups hit Arkansas airwaves in the last few months, especially in the U.S. Senate and the Governor’s races. Now, the Republican Attorney General’s…
by - September 17, 2014 4:15 pm
Craighead County Audit Released
An audit done by state legislative auditors for Craighead County showed a “material weakness” in the way assets are safeguarded in the county, according to the audit. While the audit…