by - August 24, 2014 9:09 am
Analyzing The Ads
John Brummett, Steve Brawner and Janelle Lilley partake in a roundtable discussion on political ads in the Governor and Senate races.
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by - August 24, 2014 9:00 am
Delta Plastics Announces ‘Game-changing’ Water Initiative, Could Reduce Usage 20%
Delta Plastics and a consortium of agricultural interests in Arkansas launched a new water conservation software initiative that leaders say could reduce water usage by 20% by the year 2020.
by - August 23, 2014 3:08 pm
Hutchinson Announces Teacher Coalition
Republican gubernatorial nominee Asa Hutchinson announced the formation of a “Teachers for Asa” coalition, which identified that one of its efforts would be to find a long-term fix to the…
by - August 23, 2014 9:47 am
Crop Financing Debacle Could Reach $80 Million
Jason Pederson with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Officials at a legislative hearing Friday believe a failed business in Brinkley could cost Arkansas farmers up to $80…
by - August 23, 2014 9:19 am
Weekend Digest: The ALS Ice Bucket Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE You’ve no doubt seen the videos where a slew of celebrities, politicians, and regular folks have poured an…
by - August 22, 2014 4:07 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Disciplines Chief of Police Over Facebook Comments
A police chief accused of making online statements about a former newspaper reporter that touched off a firestorm of controversy was suspended for a month without pay, Mayor Harold Perrin…
by - August 22, 2014 11:27 am
Gov. Beebe Says Unemployment Insurance Debt To Be Paid By Year’s End
Gov. Mike Beebe says the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund — which had borrowed as much as $360 million from the feds — is on track to pay back the debt by the end of 2014.
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.
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…