by - January 23, 2014 10:16 pm
Tolbert: A Good Day To Be Tom Cotton
The Senate campaign in Arkansas this year is sure to have plenty of ebb and flow, but Thursday was certainly a good day to be Rep. Tom Cotton. The day started…
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by - January 23, 2014 9:27 am
Stephens Inc. Alleges Conflict Of Interest By Securities Commissioner
From John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: An official with the investment firm Stephens Inc., told a legislative panel Wednesday the state securities commissioner had a…
by - January 22, 2014 12:56 pm
Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll: It’s Still The Economy
More Arkansans feel the state is heading in the right direction than the wrong direction and a clear majority identify the economy and jobs as their top issues of concern.
by - January 22, 2014 6:45 am
DHS Director: No Plan B If Private Option Not Renewed
The director of the state agency overseeing implementation of the private option told lawmakers that there is no Plan B if funding for the Medicaid expansion-funded program is not reauthorized….
by - January 22, 2014 4:37 am
AG McDaniel Wins $16.5 Million Judgment For Public Employees Retirement System
A Pulaski County judge ruled Tuesday that a Massachusetts real estate company had breached its contract with the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) and ordered the company to immediately…
by - January 22, 2014 1:49 am
Tolbert: Linda Collins-Smith Announces For State Senate
Former State Rep. Linda Collins-Smith announced her plans to seek the State Senate District 19 seat in northeast Arkansas as a Republican. Collin-Smith, a hotel business owner from Pocahontas narrowly…
by - January 21, 2014 4:49 pm
Kirkley Thomas Named VP Government Affairs For Electric Cooperatives
Kirkley Thomas has been named vice president of governmental affairs for the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire Jan. 31 after more than 17 years…
by - January 21, 2014 3:38 pm
Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll: Public Weighs In On The Private Option
Arkansas voters view the private option insurance plan more favorably than unfavorably, according to a new survey from Talk Business and Hendrix College.
by - January 18, 2014 10:28 pm
Electric Cooperatives, Arkansas Broadcasters Host Political Candidate Seminar
It’s not too late to attend the biennial Electric Cooperatives-Arkansas Broadcasters Political Candidate Training Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event, which you read more about here, will feature Republican…
by - January 18, 2014 10:13 pm
Magazine: Talk Business Arkansas January/February
A profile of the four newcomers to the state’s business hall of fame tops the story list of our latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas.
by - January 18, 2014 9:42 pm
Weekend Digest: The Bright Ideas Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT BRIGHT IDEAS That is if you truly want to innovate in your work. According to research by Harvard Business…
by - January 17, 2014 7:52 am
Tolbert: Burkhalter Returns Contributions Due To Conflicts (UPDATED)
We are still combing through campaign finance reports, but one thing popped out as I was skimming the report for John Burkhalter’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor. He has raised a…
by - January 16, 2014 8:31 pm
Pryor And Boozman Vote For $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill
From Peter Urban with our content partner, Stephens Media: A $1.1 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government running through September passed the Senate on Thursday, a day…
by - January 16, 2014 8:07 pm
Beebe Appoints 28 To Boards And Commissions
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber Bagley, Little…
by - January 16, 2014 7:28 am
$10 Million Recommended To Improve High-speed Internet To Schools
From Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: The Beebe administration Wednesday proposed a $10 million pilot program to help school districts across the state gain access…
by - January 15, 2014 5:44 pm
Mike Ross Releases Second TV Ad
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross released his second TV ad of 2014, a biographical spot that touts his faith, family values, NRA rating and ties to popular Gov. Mike Beebe….
by - January 15, 2014 2:33 pm
AG McDaniel Appoints Hampton As New Ethics Commissioner
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) announced today that he has appointed Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton of Little Rock to the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Hampton replaces Rev. J. Barrington Minix Sr….
by - January 15, 2014 9:49 am
Gov. Beebe Proposes $5 Billion Balanced Budget
As he approaches his final legislative session, Gov. Mike Beebe presented a $5 billion budget that includes increased funding for prisons and public schools.
by - January 14, 2014 10:02 pm
GOP’s Cooper Defeats Democrat Rockwell In Special Senate Election
Republican John Cooper defeated Democrat Steve Rockwell in a race to replace the vacant Senate District 21 seat in greater Jonesboro. The vacancy occurred after the resignation of incumbent Democrat…
by - January 14, 2014 8:47 pm
Brawner: State Government’s Spare Tire
Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner provides options for what to do with the Lt. Governor’s office in the future. As a former staffer for Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller, Branwer has…