by - January 8, 2014 10:36 pm
Politics 24/7/365
The world of political communications rarely has a quiet moment. Six prominent campaign spokespeople explain why.
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by - January 8, 2014 9:16 pm
Tolbert: Beebe Goes To Bat For Rockwell & The ‘Private Option’
Early voting began this week in the special state senate election to replace former Sen. Paul Bookout. Craighead County Clerk Kade Holiday tells me that 1,373 have cast ballots in…
by - January 8, 2014 12:52 pm
Cook: Mark Darr’s Problems Have Significant Political Implications
On Tuesday, embattled Lt. Governor Mark Darr told selected reporters he would not resign and plans to complete his term which ends in early January of next year. The purpose…
by - January 8, 2014 5:01 am
Morrilton, Conway County To Seek Quarter Cent Tax For Jobs (UPDATED)
The Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway County Economic Development Corporation are seeking a five-year, quarter-cent countywide sales tax to be used for job recruitment to Conway County. The…
by - January 8, 2014 1:32 am
Former UA Officials Testify About Deficit At Legislative Hearing
From Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News: As Arkansas lawmakers probe a $4.19 million deficit at the Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas, current and former…
by - January 7, 2014 10:39 pm
Brawner: Think Process, Not Just Results
Steve Brawner offers an insightful column through our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau. Brawner analyzes Congress and concludes that we’re not getting the results we want from our government…
by - January 7, 2014 4:47 pm
Darr: No Plans To Resign, No Malice In Ethics Violations
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Darr told reporters today that he has no plans to resign from office over a major ethics fine and that his case is different from others…
by - January 6, 2014 8:57 pm
State Lawmakers To Review UA Fundraising Report
State legislators are scheduled to hear testimony from a number of current and former University of Arkansas employees regarding a multi-million dollar deficit in the school’s fundraising division. In December,…
by - January 5, 2014 2:27 pm
Mike Ross Debuts TV Ad Starring Gov. Beebe
If there was ever any doubt that Democrat Mike Ross wants to hitch his wagon to popular Gov. Mike Beebe (D), the first TV commercial of the 2014 gubernatorial campaign…
by - January 4, 2014 9:15 am
Weekend Digest: The 2014 Good Start Edition
For our weekend business and political readers: WANT TO BE A BETTER MANAGER IN 2014? Forbes has some tips that could move you ahead. When it comes to management, I’ve…
by - January 4, 2014 9:15 am
AG McDaniel Approves Wording On Minimum Wage Initiative
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) approved the ballot title for an effort to raise the minimum wage in Arkansas from $6.25 per hour to $8.50 per hour by 2017. The…
by - January 3, 2014 11:37 am
Arkansas Tax Revenues Jump In December On One-time Boost
December tax revenues in Arkansas saw a small spike from a one-time gain, which led to a 3.5% increase in overall collections at the halfway mark in the state’s fiscal…
by - January 3, 2014 10:09 am
Year In Review: Lost And Found
2013 was full of mystery and contradicting messages, but it also produced some of the biggest deals in more than five years.
by - January 3, 2014 9:52 am
Sylvester Smith: Obamacare Means More Pain For Arkansas Small Businesses
Arkansas small business owners always seem to keep getting the short end of the stick from Washington. Most recently, the Obamacare rollout debacle has added a whole new wave of…
by - January 3, 2014 9:19 am
Tax Cuts, Voter ID Law Now In Effect
From John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: Several tax cuts and a law requiring voters to show photo ID at the polls are among laws enacted…
by - January 2, 2014 2:36 pm
Calls For Darr Resignation Grow (UPDATED)
Republican Lt. Gov. candidate State Representative Andy Mayberry (R-Hensley) called on Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R) to resign amidst a recent ruling from the Arkansas Ethics Commission, and other candidates…
by - January 1, 2014 10:10 am
Justice Karen Baker Seeking Re-election
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker said she will seek re-election to a full term on the state’s highest court. Baker was first elected in 2010 to fill the remaining…
by - December 31, 2013 11:59 am
Gov. Beebe, GOP Officials Call For Lt. Gov. Darr To Resign (UPDATED)
One day after the state’s highest ranking Republican agreed to a $11,000 ethics fine, the state’s No. 1 Democrat called for his resignation. Gov. Mike Beebe (D) told reporters on…
by - December 31, 2013 8:42 am
Top 10 Biggest Deals Of 2013
In business and in politics, 2013 saw some major deals reshape the Arkansas landscape. From superprojects to spin-offs to creative solutions, below are the biggest deals of the year. House…
by - December 30, 2013 1:08 pm
Cook: Darr Fined $11,000 By Arkansas Ethics Commission
Today, Lt. Governor Mark Darr signed a settlement with the Arkansas Ethics Commission and agreed to pay $11,000 in fines for violating numerous campaign finance laws. The Ethics Commission found…