by - July 11, 2014 12:07 pm
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
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
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
Arkansas’ natural gas industry matures as the Fayetteville Shale Play celebrates 10 years of activity.
by - July 9, 2014 8:33 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle lead an organization in Jonesboro centered on political candidates and issues.
by - July 7, 2014 8:28 am
KATV and Talk Business & Politics are expanding our coverage of weekday political news reporting with “Election Central” updates. Beginning Monday, July 7, the two news organizations will produce a…
by - July 6, 2014 8:42 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…
