by - August 21, 2014 7:17 pm
Immigration, Budget Cuts Hot Topics At Cong. Womack Town Hall Meeting
Immigration, the federal budget and national defense were among the most discussed topics at a town hall event held by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack.
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by - August 21, 2014 7:10 pm
ASU Mexico Campus Now Focusing On 2016 Kickoff
A series of unanticipated infrastructure challenges have led Arkansas State University’s Mexico partners to request a new 2016 opening date for its Queretaro campus.
by - August 21, 2014 7:05 pm
Arkansas Municipal League On Hold Over Alcohol Issue
The state’s mayors are taking a wait-and-see approach on a plan to protect local options when it comes to deciding whether or not a town becomes wet or dry. The…
by - August 21, 2014 7:01 pm
Boozman: Marketplace Fairness Act Could Pass By End Of Year
A tax reform issue affecting Internet sales awaits Congress when it returns from its summer recess early next month.
by - August 21, 2014 6:47 pm
Sen. Pryor Delivers Check For $10 Million To Pine Bluff Arsenal
The Pine Bluff Arsenal received a $10 million check for funding from Sen. Mark Pryor on Thursday. The money was part of the FY2014 Omnibus Appropriations Bill supported by four…
by - August 21, 2014 5:21 pm
Tolbert: Pryor Grabs For Lifelines
With less than 75 days left until the election, we now can turn our television sets on nearly any channel at any given time of day and most likely will…
by - August 21, 2014 11:19 am
Beebe: No Concern Veto Could Land Him In Trouble Like Perry
Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday that the indictment of Texas Gov. Rick Perry stemming from his veto of funding for a public corruption unit does not make him worry that…
by - August 21, 2014 11:13 am
Romney On Arkansas Senate Campaign: ‘The Entire Nation Cares About This Race’
Former GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney continued his two-day tour of Arkansas with a Little Rock stop to endorse Republican Senate nominee Tom Cotton. “The entire nation cares about this…
by - August 21, 2014 9:14 am
Nate Steel Rolls Out Lengthy AG Legislative Agenda (UPDATED)
Democratic Attorney General candidate Nate Steel rolled out a lengthy legislative agenda to address prison overcrowding and said he plans to introduce the seven-point plan if elected to the state’s…
by - August 20, 2014 7:01 pm
Lottery Commission Closing Jonesboro Claims Center, 2 Others
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to close its three regional claim centers in Jonesboro, Springdale and Camden, a move it expects will save roughly $381,000 annually. The commission said…
by - August 20, 2014 6:59 pm
Lottery Commission Closing Springdale Claims Center, 2 Others
The Arkansas Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to close its three regional claim centers in Springdale, Jonesboro and Camden, a move it expects will save roughly $381,000 annually. The commission said…
by - August 20, 2014 5:19 pm
AG McDaniel Talks Grain Controversy, EPA, Lt. Governor Proposal
The possible issues involving a commodities dealer being investigated by federal and state agencies are a “travesty and tragedy,” Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday. McDaniel spoke to members…
by - August 20, 2014 5:15 pm
Opposition Noted To Effort To Abolish Arkansas Lt. Governor’s Office
From Ryan Saylor with our content partner, The City Wire: A majority of legislators from Northwest Arkansas and Fort Smith who responded The City Wire’s question about the future of…
by - August 20, 2014 4:46 pm
Mitt Romney Endorses Asa Hutchinson In Jonesboro
The 2012 Republican presidential nominee paid a visit to Northeast Arkansas, endorsing fellow Republican Asa Hutchinson in this year’s gubernatorial election. During an afternoon press conference at the Arkansas State…
by - August 20, 2014 12:05 pm
David Pryor Appears In New Mark Pryor Senate Ad
Former Arkansas Senator, Congressman and Governor David Pryor appears in a new TV ad with his son, incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor, discussing Mark’s battle with cancer and insurance companies….
by - August 20, 2014 10:52 am
Cook: Democrats Pound Asa On Homestead Tax Credits
The Democratic Governor’s Association is out with a new television ad hitting Republican gubernatorial nominee Asa Hutchinson for illegally taking two homestead tax credits. Previously the DGA did a web…
by - August 20, 2014 9:25 am
Fayetteville Passes Controversial Anti-discrimination Ordinance
From Jacqueline Froelich with our content partner, KUAF-FM 91.3: The Fayetteville City Council passed a broad anti-discrimination ordinance Wednesday, which excludes tax-exempt churches and a new civil rights administrator to…
by - August 20, 2014 6:06 am
Mitt Romney Coming To Jonesboro Wednesday
From Johnathan Reaves with our content partner, KASU FM 91.9: Several national Republican figures will be visiting the state over the next week. On Wednesday, former presidential nominee Mitt Romney…
by - August 19, 2014 5:37 pm
Election Central: National GOP Power Players Come To Arkansas
A new ad takes on an old topic, and Republicans bringing in national GOP power for campaigning this week. KATV’s Scott Inman reports today’s Election Central Daily Brief. DEMS HIT…
by - August 19, 2014 5:10 pm
Tolbert: GOP Poll Shows 18-Point Lead For Westerman
An internal poll conducted by the GOP polling firm On Message shows Republican Fourth Congressional District candidate Rep. Bruce Westerman enjoying a comfortable 18-point lead over Democratic nominee former FEMA…