by - June 18, 2013 5:00 am
Talk Business bloggers Michael Cook and Jason Tolbert debated the 2014 U.S. Senate race and other Arkansas political topics on this week’s TV and radio programs. Tolbert, who frequently writes…
by - June 17, 2013 8:02 pm
In his “State of the Judiciary” speech to the Arkansas Bar, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah sees a threat to the future of the state’s independent judicial system.
by - June 17, 2013 2:18 pm
Editor’s note: Steve Clark, the author of this guest commentary, is the President & CEO of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. He is a lawyer, a mediator, a former law…
by - June 16, 2013 9:00 am
Republican gubernatorial candidate Curtis Coleman knows he is an underdog in his bid for Arkansas Governor and his game plan for winning the GOP primary is focused on the first…
by - June 15, 2013 9:59 pm
Arkansas Democrats gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock on Saturday (June 15) to raise funds, rally and prepare for next year’s highly anticipated election cycle, which will…
by - June 15, 2013 4:21 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected.
by - June 14, 2013 4:42 pm
The Arkansas Insurance Department announced Friday (June 14) the launch of its Arkansas Health Connector program with the award of contracts to 23 organizations to serve as guides to help…
by - June 14, 2013 1:23 pm
Women CEO’s do a rare thing, the employer-employee compact gets a rework, and mobile advertising goes to the max in this Weekend Digest.
by - June 14, 2013 11:28 am
Impact Management Group (IMG) is forming a strategic alliance with the Clearwater Group, a full-service political and public affairs consulting firm headquartered in Jackson, Miss. The Clearwater Group, led by…
by - June 14, 2013 12:13 am
State Auditor Charlie Daniels’ (D) office is receiving national attention for its progress in automating its Unclaimed Property (UCP) Division. Information technology blog GCN.com spotlights the office for its new…
by - June 13, 2013 6:19 pm
In case you missed it this week, there was some push back from state legislators when they found out the Arkansas Insurance Department planned to use Planned Parenthood to help…
by - June 13, 2013 1:28 pm
A new poll on immigration shows strong support for federal reforms and a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants in Arkansas. The poll, conducted by Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP)…
by - June 13, 2013 11:48 am
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 10:15 am
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) has been taking shots from liberal and conservative groups, but this week one conservative cause is providing him political cover. The Arkansas members of the…
by - June 12, 2013 10:18 pm
The U.S. Senate voted to move forward with a debate on immigration reform, although the state’s two senators split on the motion for debate. Sen. John Boozman (R) opposed the…
by - June 12, 2013 5:39 pm
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. How will you and your business be affected?
by - June 12, 2013 4:56 pm
A new partnership will award associate’s degrees to Arkansas students who complete the required number of hours after transferring from two-year to four-year schools. “Credit When It’s Due” was announced…
by - June 12, 2013 12:22 pm
On Tuesday, the Attorney General approved a ballot title that would place before voters the opportunity to repeal the Medicaid Private Option. If it makes it to the 2014 ballot,…
by - June 12, 2013 7:48 am
I spoke with Asa Hutchinson this week for my column in Stephens Media today. As the former Under Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, he had some interesting comments…
by - June 12, 2013 6:18 am
The Arkansas Department of Education is losing two of its five assistant commissioners as well as its chief of staff, but Education Commissioner Dr. Tom Kiimbrell said Tuesday that turnover…
