by - March 12, 2013 11:00 am
The latest statistics released by the Arkansas Racing Commission show that casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland set new all-time monthly records in February. Both tracks saw nearly 14% increases…
by - March 12, 2013 7:41 am
Editor’s note: Shane Stacks is a Republican Pulaski County Justice of the Peace representing District 15, a portion of North Little Rock. He can be reached by email at [email protected]….
by - March 11, 2013 8:01 am
Rep. Ann Clemmer (R-Benton) and Rep. Reginald Murdock (D-Marianna) appeared on Sunday’s edition of Talk Business Arkansas. The two House leaders discussed the politics surrounding the pro-life/pro-choice legislation at the…
by - March 8, 2013 2:38 pm
For our weekend business and political readers: WOULD YOU PAY FOR A SALES CALL? Super salesman Scott Edinger says a great way to judge how effective your sales team is…
by - March 8, 2013 9:01 am
U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D) and John Boozman (R ) joined four other colleagues in sponsoring a bill to amend the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure…
by - March 8, 2013 8:07 am
At a health insurance expansion rally on Thursday, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) encouraged stakeholders in the debate to be patient with lawmakers as they grapple for a fiscal and political solution to insuring more Arkansans.
by - March 7, 2013 5:06 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) held a press conference at the capitol today to unveil three bills that are part of his legislative package. The bills focus on election reform including…
by - March 6, 2013 10:26 pm
Everybody wants a slice of the pie, and there are no shortages of tax cutting ideas in the 89th General Assembly. What has a realistic chance of success and where are the sides lining up?
by - March 6, 2013 9:26 pm
Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway), the lightning rod at the center of the latest pro-life veto override controversy, makes no apologies for helping legislate the most restrictive abortion bill in the…
by - March 6, 2013 7:16 pm
School districts would be required to contribute an additional $19 per month for each employee’s health insurance under a bill passed by the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 332…
by - March 6, 2013 3:08 pm
A coalition known as the AR HEALTH + AR JOBS Coalition will host a rally on the capitol steps on Thursday (March 7) to support “expanding access to affordable health…
by - March 6, 2013 12:09 pm
The floodgates may be opening on tax cutting measures at the capitol. A Senate tax panel approved two tax breaks and one tax increase on Wednesday (March 6). SB 463…
by - March 6, 2013 10:23 am
Following through on an earlier declaration, State Sen. Bryan King (R-Green Forest) filed four new voter reform measures this week. King, who has been leading the legislative charge on a…
by - March 5, 2013 11:04 pm
Former State Rep. Bobby Gene Newman, 86 of Smackover, passed away in his sleep at his home on Sunday, March 3, 2013. He was the owner and President of Smackover…
by - March 5, 2013 10:40 pm
Former Arkansas Sen. Bill Walters of Greenwood, who served in the Senate for 18 years, has died from complications related to his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 69. Sen….
by - March 5, 2013 8:05 pm
With its second override of a gubernatorial veto, the Arkansas Senate used its majority status to push closer to law a second measure to limit abortions. Today, the Senate voted…
by - March 5, 2013 7:47 pm
The Arkansas State Senate overrode its second gubernatorial veto of an abortion restriction bill in less than a week. On Tuesday, Senators overrode Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) veto of SB…
by - March 5, 2013 11:12 am
This could be worth watching for the athletic prowess, the good charitable cause, and the potential comedic value. Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas State Senate will…
by - March 5, 2013 11:10 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Ron Carmack, Heber Springs, reappointed to the Board of Developmental Disabilities Services. Appointment expires January 15, 2020. Chuck…
by - March 4, 2013 11:55 pm
A week after House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) said the Governor’s Medicaid meeting with federal officials nullified the need for legislative Medicaid consultant, one could be hired after all. John…
