by - March 14, 2013 10:04 am
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) announced Thursday (March 14) that an arbitration panel has issued a ruling that will allow a settlement to proceed between Arkansas and the tobacco companies…
by - March 14, 2013 8:42 am
A memo to federal officials from Arkansas’ Medicaid leaders outlines the framework of the agreement driving a legislative debate on the topic. Arkansas lawmakers, Gov. Beebe and administration officials have…
by - March 13, 2013 10:55 pm
A bill that would allow students to transfer to districts where they do not live regardless of racial considerations was discussed by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday (March 13),…
by - March 13, 2013 10:32 pm
Rep. Jonathan Barnett’s HB 1418 would shift revenue from the sales tax collected on car purchases, auto parts and services from Arkansas’ general revenue account to a special highway revenue…
by - March 13, 2013 1:00 pm
The Arkansas House Rules Committee ruled that a controversial bill requiring a photo ID to vote only needs a simple majority to pass the two chambers of the state legislature,…
by - March 13, 2013 10:44 am
The tax climate in Arkansas’ surrounding states provides context to the Natural State’s effort to cut taxes.
by - March 13, 2013 7:00 am
Editor’s note: This commentary appears courtesy of Congressman Tim Griffin, who represents Arkansas’ Second Congressional District. The second-term Republican from Little Rock serves on the House Ways and Means Committee,…
by - March 13, 2013 6:44 am
An analysis of legislative data by LobbyUp.com reveals a number of interesting statistics related to bills filed in the 89th General Assembly.
by - March 12, 2013 4:28 pm
HB 2274 by Rep. Andy Mayberry (R-Hensley) would force the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University – two of the state’s Division 1 schools – to play at least a one-time regular season football game for a charitable cause.
by - March 12, 2013 4:06 pm
We told you a week ago about a legislative basketball game for charity that promised to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of central Arkansas. Today, sponsors of the…
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…
