by - June 5, 2013 5:47 pm
Matt Hass, executive director for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, says his group may roll out its own version of a tort reform amendment based on new polling data.
by - June 5, 2013 5:01 pm
Scratch one off the list of potential Republican candidates for Lt. Governor in 2014. State Sen. Jason Rapert of Conway tells me today that he has decided to stay put…
by - June 5, 2013 4:00 pm
From our content partner, Fox 16 News: Former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been indicted on federal charges. Shoffner, 68, faces a 14-count indictment, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office….
by - June 5, 2013 12:10 pm
It always amazes me when Republicans jump headfirst into the pool of hypocrisy. It”s like they believe people won”t bother to take the time to check the facts. The latest…
by - June 4, 2013 7:18 pm
From Peter Urban with Stephens Media’s Washington Bureau: U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, on Tuesday plunged into a heated dispute between Senate Republicans and the Obama administration over judicial nominations,…
by - June 4, 2013 12:35 pm
Republican legislators just hate admitting they voted to implement Obamacare in Arkansas when they voted for the Medicaid private option. The “Did they or did they not pass Obamacare?” debate…
by - June 4, 2013 12:25 pm
Five insurance carriers submitted letters of intent to participate in Arkansas’ forthcoming health insurance exchanges, according to the state Insurance Department. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas, Celtic/Novasys, QualChoice of…
by - June 4, 2013 10:00 am
Arkansas’ revenue picture looks strong as the state heads into the final month of its fiscal year. Collections topped $5 billion for the first time in state history.
by - June 3, 2013 2:30 pm
Freshman State Rep. Monte Hodges (D-Osceola) is following the footsteps of State Rep. Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock). Hodges was named Vice President of Commercial Lending for Southern Bancorp Bank’s North…
by - June 3, 2013 9:46 am
Judge Rhonda Wood of Conway announced that she will be a candidate for the Arkansas Supreme Court, Position 3 in 2014. The seat is currently being held by Cliff Hoofman…
by - June 2, 2013 11:24 pm
Nearly two years after the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund found itself $360 million in the hole, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) says the jobless safety net has paid back…
by - June 2, 2013 10:20 pm
Secretary of State Mark Martin’s (R) office has distributed its first draft of the rules it is proposing to implement the controversial voter ID law approved in the recent legislative…
by - June 2, 2013 8:58 am
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) says he knows he is the biggest target in Arkansas’ 2014 election cycle, but he’s already fighting back and has much to say on a variety of positions.
by - June 1, 2013 11:07 pm
What advice do Melinda Gates, Steve Case, Hamadi Ulukaya, Steve Jobs, Shahid Khan, and Oprah Winfrey have for this year’s college grads?
by - May 31, 2013 3:05 pm
From Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: Former state Treasurer Martha Shoffner went to federal court to plead guilty to a federal public corruption charge Friday,…
by - May 31, 2013 8:26 am
Our content partner, About You (AY) magazine, has published its Powerful Men edition and there are some good ones to congratulate. The list recognizes decision makers who are making an…
by - May 31, 2013 8:18 am
Maggie Haberman at Politico reports that Hillary Clinton has hired a former Presidential campaign aide and State Department associate to work with her in her new efforts at the Clinton…
by - May 30, 2013 5:24 pm
Days after two TV ad campaigns began slamming Sen. Mark Pryor (D) from the left and right, the state’s senior senator responded with his own television spot.
by - May 30, 2013 3:58 pm
Moves at the Arkansas Department of Education, Walmart.com, Simmons First Trust and the State Board of Election Commissioners. ADE CHIEF OF STAFF LEAVING FOR SCHOOL BOARDS POST Phyllis Stewart, the chief…
by - May 29, 2013 7:43 pm
Democratic Secretary of State candidate Susan Inman says her elections experience makes her a strong candidate for the office. Inman, who has directed Pulaski County elections and served as Director…
