by - March 22, 2014 10:26 am
Shoffner Lawyers Ask For Acquital
From Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89 News: Lawyers for former Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner have asked a federal judge to acquit her on bribery and extortion…
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by - March 22, 2014 10:01 am
Weekend Digest: The Happy Birthday Twitter Edition
Editor’s note: The Weekend Digest is a compilation of articles from national media outlets, off-the-beaten-path blogs, and stories of interest from the feeds of our social media friends. For our…
by - March 21, 2014 7:16 am
Arkansas Supreme Court Overturns $1.2 Billion Risperdal Judgment
From John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: The state Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a $1.2 billion judgment against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit over…
by - March 21, 2014 7:13 am
Rep. Mayberry Campaigns To Eliminate The Office He Seeks
From Janelle Lilley with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News: Getting rid of the very office you’re running for is an unusual campaign promise to say the least, but…
by - March 20, 2014 8:53 pm
Tolbert: Internal Poll Shows 8-Point Lead For Asa
A new internal poll commissioned by the Asa Hutchinson for Governor Campaign last week shows an 8-point lead for Asa over Ross. The poll was conducted by Republican pollster OnMessage…
by - March 20, 2014 3:31 pm
UA Board Creates Online University Program
The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the creation of the UA System eVersity, an online university dedicated serving adult students. At a meeting in Fort Smith Thursday (March…
by - March 20, 2014 1:14 pm
Cook: President Clinton To Headline Fundraisers For Pat Hays And James Lee Witt
Former President Bill Clinton is coming to Arkansas in early April and plans to headline fundraisers for Congressional candidates Pat Hays and James Lee Witt. President Clinton will be in…
by - March 19, 2014 10:22 pm
Business, Agri Leaders Push For Immigration Reform
A new study by the Partnership for a New American Economy suggests labor shortages are increasing the reliance on imported produce and slowing economic growth in Arkansas. A coalition of business leaders wants to change that.
by - March 19, 2014 5:34 pm
Rep. Gillam Elected Speaker-designate For 2015
The Arkansas House of Representatives elected their Speaker-designate for the 2015 session – Rep. Jeremy Gillam (R-Judsonia). Gillam received 57 votes in a secret ballot, defeating Reps. Matthew Shepherd (R-El…
by - March 19, 2014 2:22 pm
Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto Of Tax Break For Natural Gas Industry
The Arkansas House and Senate overrode a line-item veto of a bill that would give a tax break to the natural gas drilling industry. The House of Representatives voted 55-41…
by - March 19, 2014 1:53 pm
Asa Hutchinson Rolls Out Workforce Education Proposal
GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson proposed creating regional “Workforce Education Councils” to better assess worker needs for employers and to streamline funding for workforce education in Arkansas. The plan calls…
by - March 19, 2014 3:31 am
This Week In Arkansas History: Desegregating The Capitol Cafeteria
“Talk Business & Politics” has started a new collaboration on our KATV Ch. 7 TV show, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. With help from the University of Arkansas’ David…
by - March 18, 2014 3:59 pm
Women Can! Conference Draws 500 To North Little Rock
“Never eliminate yourself,” and “Let your word be your bond.” This was the advice of two of the keynote speakers at the inaugural Women CAN! conference. Both pieces of wisdom…
by - March 18, 2014 8:59 am
What’s Next For Martha Shoffner?
With the conclusion of former Martha Shoffner’s trial on extortion and bribery charges, the former Arkansas Treasurer is facing a lengthy prison sentence and another trial for mail fraud. Federal…
by - March 18, 2014 1:44 am
Cook: Gubernatorial Candidates’ Latest Fundraising Reports
On Monday state candidates filed their required monthly fundraising reports with the Secretary of State’s office. The report covers all contributions and expenditures from February 1 to February 28. Here…
by - March 18, 2014 1:43 am
Cook: Fundraising Reports For Statewide Down-ballot Candidates
On Monday state candidates filed their required monthly fundraising reports with the Secretary of State’s office. The report covers all contributions and expenditures from February 1 to February 28. Here…
by - March 17, 2014 1:53 pm
Beebe Appoints Palmer To Replace Moody On Bench
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following judicial appointment: Chris Palmer, Little Rock, as Circuit Judge in the Third Division of the 6th Judicial District. Appointment expires December 31, 2014. He…
by - March 17, 2014 10:51 am
Gov. Beebe Names Chief Of Staff To UA Board
Gov. Mike Beebe named his chief of staff Morril Harriman of Little Rock to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. “Morril has been my best friend and most trusted…
by - March 17, 2014 10:27 am
Arkansas Jobless Rate Above 7% For 60th Consecutive Month
Arkansas’ jobless rate fell to 7.3% in January, a tenth of a percent lower than December and two-tenths of a percent lower than one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate…
by - March 17, 2014 9:54 am
Arkansas Energy Office Provides $800,000 In Rebates For CNG Stations
The Arkansas Energy Office (AEO), a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, announced a total of $800,000 in rebates will be provided to two fueling station operators – one…