by - June 15, 2014 9:34 am
New York Times national political correspondent Jonathan Martin says the competitive U.S. Senate race in Arkansas has leaders in both political parties on edge. “I think the fact that it’s…
by - June 15, 2014 9:34 am
Hospital CEO Peter Banko says state efforts to control health care costs – such as Gov. Mike Beebe’s Payment Reform Initiative – are working.
by - June 15, 2014 9:33 am
After a contentious, bitter Republican primary, runner-up David Sterling announced on Sunday that he endorsed Leslie Rutledge, the GOP nominee for Attorney General. “I want you to know that I…
by - June 14, 2014 10:46 am
For our weekend business and political readers: STARBUCKS TO GIVE CUSTOMERS CHARGE OTHER THAN CAFFEINE USA Today reports Starbucks and Duracell Powermat have teamed up to give customers a charge,…
by - June 14, 2014 9:27 am
Arkansas gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Mike Ross spoke in back-to-back appearances to a Delta advocacy group to discuss issues of concern for the region and the state as a…
by - June 14, 2014 7:29 am
Democratic incumbent Senator Mark Pryor faced a friendly audience at the Delta Grassroots Caucus a day after his Republican rival riled the group. On Friday, Pryor told the Democratic-heavy crowd…
by - June 13, 2014 4:24 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe is calling on lawmakers to change a state law that forbids K-12 public schools from accessing a fiber optics network used by universities and health care providers….
by - June 13, 2014 6:32 am
Mike Ross and Asa Hutchinson aren’t the only candidates for political office talking jobs this election season. Fourth District Democratic Congressional candidate James Lee Witt is also touting a jobs…
by - June 13, 2014 1:27 am
Today Jobs and Opportunity, an organization affiliated with the Democratic Governors Association, unveiled a new television ad highlighting what Asa Hutchinson did during his time as a Congressman, D.C. lobbyist…
by - June 12, 2014 8:55 pm
Senate hopeful Tom Cotton brought his message of a smaller federal government to a group of rural leaders hoping to hear of an expanded investment in the Delta region they…
by - June 12, 2014 4:26 pm
The number of Arkansans who have applied and been determined eligible for health insurance coverage through the private option grew by over 17,000 last month. Numbers released Thursday by the…
by - June 12, 2014 2:22 pm
Early last month, Talk Business & Politics first reported that Tony Wood would be recommended to replace outgoing state Education Commissioner Tom Kimbrell. Today, the State Board of Education approved…
by - June 12, 2014 11:56 am
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross announced his five-part job creation plan Thursday (June 12) during a visit to Chaffee Crossing, which Ross touted as having brought more than 1,000 jobs…
by - June 11, 2014 11:52 pm
Editor’s note: This news story was reported by KATV’s Jason Pederson. To view the comments section of KATV’s web story or to watch a video segment on this news story,…
by - June 11, 2014 5:12 pm
More than 73,000 Arkansas voters took part in the historic run-offs on Tuesday — the first time in the last quarter century that Republicans have had a statewide run-off race. Unofficially,…
by - June 11, 2014 4:52 pm
Shannon Newton was named as the new president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA) replacing long-time leader Lane Kidd, who resigned earlier this year. Newton has been with the ATA…
by - June 11, 2014 2:18 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Sherri Chaple, Rogers, to the Arkansas Apprenticeship Coordination Steering Committee. Appointment expires December 1, 2016. Replaces Don Keathley. Jerri…
by - June 10, 2014 9:17 pm
The fall match-ups for major races are finally decided. Tuesday’s historic Republican run-off election between Attorney General candidates Leslie Rutledge and David Sterling resulted in Rutledge winning the nomination. Unofficial…
by - June 10, 2014 9:14 pm
The Republican nomination for State Senate District 17 was won by 201 votes by Scott Flippo, who defeated Rep. John Burris, the former House Majority Leader. The unofficial vote count…
by - June 10, 2014 1:01 pm
All part-time school and state employees as well as many spouses of full-time employees would be ineligible for insurance benefits under two draft bills discussed during a meeting of the House and Senate Education Committees Tuesday.
