by - October 19, 2014 4:29 pm
Early Voting Kicks Off Monday
The home stretch of the 2014 campaign starts Monday (Oct. 20) as voters get an opportunity to mark ballots for this year’s general election. Early voting begins Monday at locations…
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by - October 19, 2014 9:22 am
For, Against & Iffy: 3 Ballot Issues Bring Mixed Results
Three of the five measures that are likely to be on the November 4th ballot are polling with different degrees of voter support, according to a new battery of surveys from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
by - October 19, 2014 8:30 am
Clinton Stumps For Arkansas Democrats In Boyhood Home
Jordan Bontke with our content partner, KATV News, reports: Former President Bill Clinton joined fellow Democrats for a rally in front of hundreds at Hot Springs late Friday. Congressional candidate…
by - October 19, 2014 1:03 am
Governor Candidates Debate Final Time In Northeast Arkansas
Republican Asa Hutchinson and Democrat Mike Ross will square off in their final debate before the Nov. 4 general election in Jonesboro on Monday night. The forum will take place…
by - October 18, 2014 4:39 pm
Ratliff, Davis Debate Common Core In District 60 Seat
The two candidates in House District 60 are stressing their beliefs as well as their work before voters head to the polls Nov. 4. Republican Blaine Davis of Hoxie is…
by - October 18, 2014 7:46 am
Weekend Digest: The Photo Economy Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: TV PREVIEW: NEW TB&P-HENDRIX COLLEGE POLLING BEGINS On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, we begin our last round of polling…
by - October 17, 2014 3:55 pm
Debates End With First District Candidates
Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said national security issues like ISIS and the Ebola virus cannot be adequately addressed unless the nation solves its debt problem. His Democratic opponent, Heber Springs…
by - October 17, 2014 12:44 am
Arkansas Supreme Court Denies Alcohol Petition Challenge
Matt Mershon with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7, reports: The Arkansas Supreme Court denied a petition Thursday to strike a statewide liquor sales initiative from the November ballot. Justices…
by - October 17, 2014 12:21 am
Northeast Arkansas Legislative Candidates Report Totals
It was a busy September as Northeast Arkansas legislative candidates raised money for their campaigns, just weeks before the general election. Wednesday was the deadline for candidates to turn in…
by - October 17, 2014 12:08 am
Ladyman, Carroll Stress Experience For Open District 59 Seat
The two candidates who are running for State House district 59 are stressing their experience as reasons that voters should elect them in the fall. Republican Jack Ladyman and Democrat…
by - October 16, 2014 7:24 pm
Governor’s Candidates Discuss Coal, Health Care, Taxes
Asa Hutchinson (R) and Mike Ross (D) both want the state to join a lawsuit by 12 other states against proposed EPA regulations that would reduce carbon emissions by coal…
by - October 16, 2014 4:19 pm
John Brummett To Partner With Talk Business & Politics
John Brummett, award-winning political columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, will join Talk Business & Politics as a contributor to its magazine, television and radio platforms. Brummett will remain a full-time…
by - October 16, 2014 2:54 pm
Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Butch Calhoun To Retire
Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Butch Calhoun says he will retire effective December 31, 2014. Calhoun submitted a letter of future resignation to Gov. Mike Beebe on Thursday (Oct. 16). “It has…
by - October 16, 2014 2:42 pm
Lt. Governor Candidates Take Center Stage In AETN Debate
Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, and Democrat John Burkhalter both want to use the lieutenant governor’s office to encourage job-creating and workforce training policies, while Libertarian Christopher Olson said the…
by - October 15, 2014 10:01 pm
Constitutional Candidates Fundraising Competitive In September
With a month to go, voters get a look at the September monthly contribution and expense reports from statewide GOP and Democratic candidates.
by - October 15, 2014 9:09 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Voter ID Law
The Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling and overturned a controversial voter ID law passed in the 2013 General Assembly. The Republican-led legislature passed the voter ID…
by - October 15, 2014 9:07 pm
Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Obama, Allegations
Republican Leslie Rutledge said she is the only attorney general candidate who will stand up to President Obama’s “overreaching federal government,” while Rep. Nate Steel, D-Nashville, touted his legislative package…
by - October 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Lenderman, Sullivan Debate At Jonesboro Kiwanis
Just a few days before early voting starts, the two candidates in a hotly-contested state House race spent Wednesday (Oct. 15) talking about everything from school safety to regulations. Republican…
by - October 15, 2014 7:58 pm
Hospital Sales Tax Passes In Mississippi County
A half-cent sales tax to help fund the operations of two hospitals in Mississippi County was approved by voters Tuesday. In unofficial numbers, the tax passed by a 1,515 to…
by - October 15, 2014 6:27 am
Obama, Billionaires Targets At Pryor-Cotton Debate In Fayetteville
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor and U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, who squared off in their only one-on-one U.S. Senate race Tuesday night, stayed to familiar themes of tying each other to unpopular political allies.