by - October 12, 2012 12:42 pm
For our weekend political readers: RACE MATTERS That’s according to the New York Times’ Nate Silver with fivethirtyeight, especially for the Republican party. One recurring theme in the states we…
by - October 11, 2012 4:35 pm
Ballot Issue No. 5, the medicinal marijuana proposal, will face opposition from a coalition of conservative action groups and law enforcement officials and supporters plan to bring a daytime TV star to the state to support their cause.
by - October 11, 2012 8:51 am
It would appear that Rep. Jon Hubbard (R-Jonesboro) has written a new letter to the editor to the Jonesboro Sun. Hubbard, whose writings on slavery, education and immigration have been…
by - October 11, 2012 8:29 am
In our latest magazine edition of Talk Business Quarterly, we asked supporters and opponents of the temporary half-cent sales tax to provide their arguments for and against the road tax program.
by - October 10, 2012 2:11 pm
First District Congressman Rick Crawford (R) launched his first television ad of the 2012 campaign.
by - October 9, 2012 4:17 pm
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr became the second high-ranking Republican elected official to throw his support for a half-cent sales tax increase for Arkansas highways.
by - October 9, 2012 3:35 pm
The Democratic Party of Arkansas launched a web site and TV ad this week to respond to recent criticism about the state.
by - October 9, 2012 4:47 am
Three Republican legislative candidates have had more of their controversial writings exposed. The Arkansas GOP says it will no longer contribute to their campaigns, but has stopped short of asking them to withdraw from their races.
by - October 7, 2012 3:52 pm
It’s only one month until the Presidential election and the debates are finally starting. So, forgetting all the polls for a moment, let’s look at some numbers that are available…
by - October 6, 2012 1:53 pm
A day after reports of two Republican state lawmakers’ controversial comments on slavery and Muslims, Arkansas GOP leaders commented on the statements.
by - October 5, 2012 10:54 am
For our weekend political readers: THE PRESIDENT NOW MUST SHIFT TACTICS After a disappointing performance in this past Wednesday’s debate, President Obama is shifting tactics to guard his narrow lead…
by - October 5, 2012 10:10 am
Gov. Beebe told health care and hospital leaders that expansion of the state’s Medicaid program would be helpful to their cause and he suggested that economics, not politics, should drive…
by - October 4, 2012 11:55 am
The Arkansas Supreme Court disqualified a proposed constitutional amendment to allow casino operations throughout the state — a measure being guided by professional poker player Nancy Todd.
by - October 4, 2012 6:33 am
Former Republican Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will headline a pre-election rally for the state GOP later this month in downtown Little Rock. “In the Red Zone with Governor Mike Huckabee”…
by - October 3, 2012 8:16 pm
Arkansas received an overall grade of “C” for its online transparency, according to a nonprofit group that studies the issue.
by - October 2, 2012 5:53 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., talked Tuesday (Oct. 2) about highway funding, the national debt, taxes, medical marijuana and one of the key issues now facing many Arkansans — the 1-4 start to the Razorback football season.
by - October 2, 2012 10:26 am
September net revenues climbed higher for the state thanks to strong individual income tax collections, while sales and use taxes struggled for the second consecutive month.
by - October 1, 2012 9:52 pm
Arkansas Medicaid officials are seeking federal funds for its payment reform initiative, which hopes to close the gap on an expected $250-$400 million Medicaid shortfall.
by - October 1, 2012 2:40 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) has joined what is now a 22-state “bipartisan” effort to convince major automakers to build more affordable compresses natural gas vehicles.
by - October 1, 2012 7:09 am
Looking for a preview of future wrangling between the state’s Democratic Governor and legislative Republicans? This week’s public addresses between Gov. Mike Beebe (D) and the House Republican leadership offer a glimpse.
