by - August 1, 2013 4:48 pm
As Arkansas lawmakers continue to drill down into the agency that oversees parole, the interim state leader of the organization says the entire criminal justice system needs a review. Interim…
by - August 1, 2013 8:05 am
Congress has been focused on student loans, farm bills and immigration on Capitol Hill lately, but that’s about to change. When Congress returns from its August recess, members will be…
by - August 1, 2013 8:01 am
A week after the Senate overwhelmingly passed a student loan fix, the House followed suit. On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a student loan bill giving potential financial…
by - July 31, 2013 5:34 pm
If today’s political news had a corporate sponsor, it would be Domino’s Pizza as the GOP dominoes began to fall after Roby Brock broke the news this morning on the…
by - July 31, 2013 3:00 pm
The news that Fourth District Cong. Tom Cotton (R) will reveal his future political plans next Tuesday (Aug. 6) – a likely challenge to U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) –…
by - July 31, 2013 12:23 pm
After much speculation, today freshman Congressman Tom Cotton sent clear signals he plans to challenge U.S. Senator Mark Pryor in 2014. Consider today’s news Cotton’s “pre-announcement announcement” for higher office,…
by - July 31, 2013 12:20 pm
Term-limited State Rep. Duncan Baird (R-Lowell) says he will seek the GOP nomination for Arkansas State Treasurer in 2014. Baird, who co-chairs the Joint Budget Committee, will face a Republican…
by - July 31, 2013 12:07 pm
Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Will Bond said he will step down from his post and Gov. Mike Beebe (D), the titular head of the party, said Vincent Insalaco will succeed…
by - July 31, 2013 8:14 am
An ad appearing on Page 12 of the latest edition of the Yell County Record may provide the next clue to the political future of Fourth District Cong. Tom Cotton…
by - July 31, 2013 12:01 am
Time to bring our readers, viewers and listeners up to speed on a number of changes forthcoming with our Talk Business Arkansas products and platforms.
by - July 30, 2013 11:17 pm
Arkansas State University system president Dr. Charles “Chuck” Welch says a “transformative investment” in higher education is needed in Arkansas. But before political leaders might dedicate hundreds of millions of…
by - July 30, 2013 5:15 am
Two men return to familiar territory, others are promoted at CJRW, and the University of Arkansas announces a $1 million gift. STEELE TO RUN DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES Former State…
by - July 30, 2013 4:51 am
Little Rock School Board President Dianne Curry says she will drop her bid for the Democratic Lt. Governor’s nomination and instead “consider a bid” for Second District Congress. The Congressional…
by - July 30, 2013 4:35 am
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) said his office returned $11.3 million to owners of unclaimed property in fiscal year 2013, an increase of 30% over the amount of claims…
by - July 29, 2013 5:03 pm
A source close to Republican Lt. Governor Mark Darr confirmed on Monday that Darr is moving from his current home in Rogers back to his hometown of Mansfield in Scott…
by - July 29, 2013 11:41 am
Bill Halter’s exit from the Arkansas Governor’s race provided a boost of momentum to Democrat Mike Ross’ prospects for the state’s top elected post. It could also pose a new challenge to GOP front-runner Asa Hutchinson.
by - July 29, 2013 10:28 am
Former Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter (D) announced today that he is withdrawing for the race for Governor of Arkansas. His press release below does not indicate his future plans. HALTER…
by - July 29, 2013 9:55 am
Today, former Lt. Governor Bill Halter exited the race for Governor. In his eloquent statement announcing his departure, Halter congratulated former Congressman Mike Ross and pledged to help Ross and…
by - July 29, 2013 9:23 am
A July 26, 2013 letter sent to Arkansas elected officials and representatives of Central Arkansas Water from Exxon Mobil Pipeline Co. president Gary Pruessing suggests a commitment to more dialogue,…
by - July 28, 2013 9:00 am
First District Cong. Rick Crawford (R) thinks House Republicans may have overreached in efforts to reform nutrition programs tied to recent farm bill votes.
