by - November 5, 2014 3:19 pm
Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson announced State Senator Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, as his Chief-of-Staff and Director of Transition. Lamoureux served as a member of the State House in 2003, 2005, and as…
by - November 5, 2014 12:19 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 5, 2014 2:03 am
Four of five ballot issues were passed by Arkansas voters on Tuesday (Nov. 4) instituting legislative oversight of the executive branch, raising the minimum wage and new ethics rules and…
by - November 5, 2014 1:39 am
Voters elected several Republican countywide candidates Tuesday in Northeast Arkansas, with the GOP making history in several counties. Three Republican women – Craighead County’s Candace Edwards and Hannah Holloway-Towell, along…
by - November 5, 2014 1:26 am
It was a day of historical proportions Tuesday as Northeast Arkansas Republicans defeated several Democratic incumbents in the state House and grew their majority in the state Senate. The numbers…
by - November 5, 2014 1:11 am
In a historic election, Arkansas Republicans took all four of Arkansas’ seats in the U.S. Congress. Incumbents Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Steve Womack (AR-3) cruised to easy re-election bids in…
by - November 5, 2014 12:50 am
Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson won his fourth try at a statewide office as Republicans swept all the state and federal races as well as dominating control of the Arkansas statehouse.
by - November 5, 2014 12:46 am
Rep. Tom Cotton, unknown three years ago, continued his political ascent Tuesday with a convincing victory in the Arkansas Senate race over Sen. Mark Pryor. “The people of Arkansas tonight…
by - November 4, 2014 11:10 am
October state tax collections rose a healthy 8.1% above last year and pulled 4.7% above forecast, but that simply moved year-to-date numbers into a slightly better position. The Arkansas Department…
by - November 4, 2014 10:09 am
During the month of November, the Clinton Presidential Library celebrates its 10th anniversary, and residents and tourists should find plenty to do. The story of the 10-year anniversary is the…
by - November 4, 2014 12:10 am
Talk Business & Politics will be offering wall-to-wall coverage of election returns along with analysis from our team of experts and content partners at KATV Ch. 7. Check out our coverage here.
by - November 3, 2014 10:24 pm
The day before Election Day brought nearly a dozen state and federal candidates to Northeast Arkansas on Monday, ending an 18-month political marathon with candidates hoping to reach the proverbial…
by - November 3, 2014 9:12 pm
After a year-and-a-half of campaigning, early voting ended Monday as the campaigns prepared for Election Day efforts that will continue until the polls close on Tuesday.
by - November 1, 2014 12:53 pm
After months of TV air attacks, it’s time for the ground game to drive Arkansas’ U.S. Senate election.
by - November 1, 2014 7:03 am
Editor’s note: Don’t forget on Saturday night to set your clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings Time. TV PREVIEW: ELECTION DAY HEADED OUR WAY A busy final week in…
by - October 31, 2014 6:38 pm
In a political career that has spanned more than six decades, former Senator and Governor David Pryor said there have been many changes. Pryor, who started his political career in…
by - October 31, 2014 5:57 pm
Three current Republican governors and one former GOP governor lent their support Friday for the Republican ticket, just days before a pivotal election. Governors Chris Christie of New Jersey, Mike…
by - October 31, 2014 5:50 pm
Arkansas hospitals had $69.2 million less in losses due to uncompensated care in the first six months of 2014 compared to the same time period a year ago – a…
by - October 30, 2014 10:33 pm
The battle for a U.S. Senate seat may very well go through Northeast Arkansas as both major candidates spent Wednesday and Thursday, rallying their bases. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas, was…
by - October 30, 2014 10:24 pm
Alexis Rogers with our content partner, KATV News, reports: The Pulaski County Election Commission has received a dozen reports claiming voting machines are changing people’s votes. Three of the 12…
