by - July 27, 2014 8:24 am
Sen. Linda Chesterfield and businessman Sherman Tate, who came of age in the civil rights era, recalled their roles and memories in the tumultuous decade, which celebrates the 50th anniversary this month of the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
by - July 26, 2014 4:51 pm
The state of Arkansas has remained stagnant economically, while its neighbors have seen the fruits of their labor increase, the chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party said Friday. Doyle Webb…
by - July 26, 2014 11:00 am
From his weekly radio address, Gov. Mike Beebe discussed his recent trip to Europe as part of an international trade mission. Beebe said the trade trip was “likely to be…
by - July 26, 2014 10:58 am
Republican Senate challenger Cong. Tom Cotton announced Saturday (July 26) the formation of a veterans coalition called “Veterans for Cotton.” Cotton, an Army veteran who has done tours of duty…
by - July 26, 2014 9:12 am
For our weekend business and political readers: WARREN BUFFETT BOUGHT A CADILLAC, NOT A SUBARU The social media-sphere heated up last week when a photo of billionaire investor Warren Buffett…
by - July 25, 2014 10:40 pm
KATV’s Janelle Lilley has the latest rundown of Arkansas politics in this Election Central Daily Brief. STEEL RELEASES TV AD Democratic candidate for attorney general, State Representative Nate Steel (D-Nashville),…
by - July 25, 2014 10:49 am
Sen. Mark Pryor (D) rolled out new legislation aimed at job creation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. “Arkansas is a manufacturing powerhouse. Yet, we’re seeing too many jobs shipped overseas….
by - July 25, 2014 6:27 am
A letter from telecommunications providers expressing opposition to connecting K-12 public schools to a statewide fiber optic network drew disapproval from Gov. Mike Beebe, who called parts of the letter…
by - July 24, 2014 5:45 pm
The Farm Bill is back in the headlines, plus a new endorsement from a veterans group, and a new plan to bring jobs back to the U.S. KATV’s Janelle Lilley…
by - July 23, 2014 9:15 pm
It’s still a tossup as to who will be the next governor, but we know who it won’t be: neither Frank Gilbert nor Josh Drake, the Libertarian and Green Party…
by - July 22, 2014 6:20 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail, here are today’s political headlines captured in our daily brief, courtesy of KATV’s Scott Inman. ALCOHOL PETITION BATTLE The Arkansas Beverage Retailer’s Association is…
by - July 22, 2014 2:47 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointment to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission: Weston Lewey, Forrest City. Appointment expires January 14, 2019. Replaces Darin Gray. Beebe also made…
by - July 22, 2014 1:07 pm
Asa Hutchinson looked a little foolish and out of touch with Arkansas’s agricultural industry today. In just one 37-second YouTube clip of today’s fiasco, Asa Hutchinson reminded voters why they…
by - July 22, 2014 12:03 am
A Friday firm lawyer representing a group opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the legal sale of alcohol in all 75 Arkansas counties has asked Secretary of…
by - July 21, 2014 9:32 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail, here are today’s political headlines captured in our daily brief, courtesy of KATV’s Scott Inman. U.S. SENATE DEBATES The days long debate over debates…
by - July 21, 2014 3:28 pm
Editor’s note: Steve Brawner is a freelance journalist and Talk Business & Politics contributor. His syndicated columns appear in Arkansas newspapers and TalkBusiness.net. He can be reached by e-mail at @[email protected]. Follow him on…
by - July 20, 2014 9:24 am
The Weekly Standard founder, publisher and editor Bill Kristol says Arkansas is “almost” a must-win for Republicans if they are to take back the U.S. Senate. Appearing on this week’s…
by - July 19, 2014 9:26 am
For our weekend business and political readers: ARCHIE’S DEAD You know the comic-book Archie. We’re not talking figuratively here, but literally, if you can take the murder of a fictional…
by - July 18, 2014 7:35 pm
After months of consideration, Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor still haven’t agreed to a one-on-one political debate in Arkansas’ high-profile U.S. Senate race.
by - July 18, 2014 6:01 pm
Democratic Senator Mark Pryor held a panel discussion with representatives from Arkansas manufacturing companies on Friday to tout his recent efforts to focus on economic issues by keeping blue collar…
