by - July 11, 2014 6:30 pm
FASTER Phone Call Attracts 7,292
The group that wants public schools to connect to a statewide high-speed internet network says 7,292 Arkansans participated in a teleconference town hall July 10. The call was sponsored by…
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by - July 11, 2014 1:23 pm
Ross, Hutchinson Take Aim In Governor’s Debate
With four gubernatorial candidates on stage at a Hot Springs debate held by the Arkansas Press Association, Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson took plenty of shots at each other. Joshua…
by - July 11, 2014 12:07 pm
Lt. Governor, AG Candidates Debate In Hot Springs
There were few fireworks in the Lt. Governor and Attorney General debates at the Arkansas Press Association in Hot Springs on Friday. Cong. Tim Griffin, the Republican nominee for Lt….
by - July 10, 2014 7:40 pm
Watch The Arkansas Press Association Debates Here
The Arkansas Press Association will host a series of debates on Friday at its Hot Springs convention, including the first face-to-face debate between gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Mike Ross.
by - July 10, 2014 5:35 pm
Election Central: Governor’s Debate Preview
From the Election Central campaign trail and KATV’s Janelle Lilley, here are today’s political headlines: REPUBLICANS ENDORSED It was a day of endorsements. Two Republican Congressional candidates French Hill and…
by - July 10, 2014 7:22 am
Economic Impact of Arkansas Shale Play Still Widespread After A Decade
Arkansas’ natural gas industry matures as the Fayetteville Shale Play celebrates 10 years of activity.
by - July 9, 2014 8:33 pm
Business Leaders Tout Poll Showing Arkansans Want Immigration Reform
Business and agriculture leaders in the state are touting new poll results showing 66 percent of likely Arkansas voters favor granting legal status of some kind to immigrants living illegally…
by - July 9, 2014 8:23 pm
Tolbert: Another Poll Shows Cotton On Top
In the tight race for the U.S. Senate between Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor and challenger Republican Rep. Tom Cotton, a series of polls have trickled out over the last few…
by - July 9, 2014 6:45 pm
Election Central: New Poll In U.S. Senate Race
From the Election Central campaign trail and KATV’s Elicia Dover, here are today’s political headlines: NEW POLL A new poll out wednesday showing Congressman Tom Cotton ahead of incumbent Senator…
by - July 9, 2014 5:12 pm
Maverick CEO Meets With VP Biden To Discuss Highway Funding
An Arkansas trucking executive met with Vice President Joe Biden today to discuss national transportation infrastructure concerns. Steve Williams, Chairman and CEO of Little Rock-based Maverick USA, was part of…
by - July 9, 2014 2:50 pm
Brawner: The Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Decision
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 9, 2014 11:25 am
Beebe Names Andrew Parker To Game & Fish Commission
Gov. Mike Beebe has named Andrew Parker of Little Rock as the newest commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. “Andrew is one of our bright, up-and-coming Arkansans who…
by - July 8, 2014 6:14 pm
Election Central: Senate Race Front-and-Center
From the Election Central campaign trail and KATV’s Scott Inman, here are today’s political headlines: COTTON, PRYOR ON OFFENSE Republican Congressman Tom Cotton was on the offensive today, hammering Senator…
by - July 8, 2014 5:56 pm
Cong. Griffin Likes New Highway Bill’s Chances
A bill that would extend current highway funding through May 31, 2015, will be considered – and, according to Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., will be passed – during a House…
by - July 8, 2014 2:57 pm
New Cotton Ad Says Pryor ‘Politicizing A Horrible Tragedy’
GOP Senate hopeful Cong. Tom Cotton released a new TV ad, supported by a six-figure buy, that claims Sen. Mark Pryor politicized the tornadic storms that that hit central Arkansas…
by - July 8, 2014 6:57 am
Pryor Responds To Cotton ‘Faith’ Comment With New TV Ad
A week after Cong. Tom Cotton took a shot at Mark Pryor’s faith, the incumbent Senator has launched a new ad responding to the controversial comment. Cotton was asked about…
by - July 7, 2014 9:27 pm
Tolbert: Abortion Clinic Funding Rapert’s Senate Opponent
It is not hard to figure out where Sen. Jason Rapert stands on most any issue. He is upfront and unapologetic in his position, particularly in the fact that he…
by - July 7, 2014 5:59 pm
Election Central: Signature Day At The State Capitol
From the Election Central campaign trail, today’s major and minor political headlines include ballot signature success and shortcomings and the U.S. Senate race.
by - July 7, 2014 5:56 pm
Two Statewide Ballot Measures Submit Signatures, Medical Marijuana Falls Short
An initiated act to raise the state’s minimum wage and a proposed constitutional amendment to allow liquor sales in all 75 counties in Arkansas both submitted more than the minimum…
by - July 7, 2014 10:42 am
NEA Political Animals: L.J. Bryant And Andrea Allen
Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle lead an organization in Jonesboro centered on political candidates and issues.