by - August 14, 2014 8:55 pm
A farm bill that was passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama earlier this year meets the needs of farmers in the region, Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said…
by - August 14, 2014 7:24 pm
A Washington, D.C.-based energy efficiency advocate told Arkansas regulators and others on Thursday that the state could see huge economic growth, save billions of dollars in power costs and create…
by - August 14, 2014 5:39 pm
Predicting voter behavior is hardly an exact science despite the best efforts of political pundits. However, one issue that seems to consistently give a boost to getting voters to the…
by - August 14, 2014 12:38 pm
State Senators Keith Ingram and Jimmy Hickey today released their proposed constitutional amendment to abolish the Office of Lt. Governor. Their amendment must first be placed on the ballot by…
by - August 14, 2014 11:02 am
Senators Keith Ingram (D-West Memphis) and Jimmy Hickey, Jr. (R-Texarkana) will lead a bipartisan effort to abolish the office of lieutenant governor when the legislature convenes in January. The move…
by - August 14, 2014 12:53 am
Jessi Turnure with our content partner, KAIT Ch. 8, reports: A proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on carbon dioxide emissions could shut down two older Arkansas coal-fired…
by - August 13, 2014 9:26 pm
The county clerk’s offices around Northeast Arkansas were busy Tuesday and Wednesday as nearly 100 candidates turned in paperwork to seek municipal office this year. On Wednesday, a third candidate…
by - August 13, 2014 7:21 pm
A new five-year farm bill will provide some certainty for farmers facing possible uncertain times, Arkansas’ junior senator said Wednesday. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, visited Wynne, Tyronza, Dyess and Jonesboro…
by - August 13, 2014 6:50 pm
Reforming the state’s workforce education system is the single most-important issue to saving and creating skilled jobs, Delta leaders say. A new report suggested ramping up existing efforts.
by - August 13, 2014 5:56 pm
With 911 technology going from operators using rotary dial telephones to now using GPS pinpointing locations, dispatchers must have the skills to face a changing world, the director of the…
by - August 12, 2014 9:43 pm
A plan to amend a 2000 sales tax ordinance, allowing the city of Jonesboro to take another look at its budget, was approved by voters Tuesday. According to unofficial numbers,…
by - August 12, 2014 9:00 pm
From Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1: State lawmakers are opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rules to reduce CO2 emissions in Arkansas 44% by 2030. On…
by - August 12, 2014 8:59 pm
From Jacob Kauffman with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1: The Democratic nominee for Arkansas attorney general Nate Steel took steps to distinguish himself from his Republican opponent Tuesday at…
by - August 12, 2014 7:11 pm
Arkansas should be able to expand broadband access to all public schools without extra state funding because it’s currently wasting too much money on outdated technology and is not effectively…
by - August 12, 2014 5:12 pm
David Catanese with the U.S. News and World Report takes a different look at the much-hyped gender gap in political races. While it has been much discussed that Democratic candidates…
by - August 12, 2014 2:17 pm
The Rogers Municipal-Carter Field Airport will receive a $3.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the rehabilitation of the airport’s apron, which will include over 230,000…
by - August 12, 2014 7:04 am
Editor’s note: Aaron Brooks is an attorney with Little Rock-based Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, LLP. A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and Harvard Law School, his practice focuses…
by - August 12, 2014 7:04 am
While its population has shrunk, the labor force in Mississippi County is growing. Which direction is the county heading?
by - August 11, 2014 7:55 pm
From reporter Elicia Dover with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7: A lawsuit has been filed in Saline County against Saline County Clerk Doug Curtis, trying to keep the alcohol…
by - August 11, 2014 7:44 pm
A pair of Craighead County mayors’ races developed Monday, while a fifth candidate filed for mayor at Parkin in Cross County. Kenny Pillow filed Monday to seek the Bono mayor’s…
