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Talk Politics With Senator John Boozman

This Tuesday afternoon, October 2nd at 1 p.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R).

Brawner: Issue No. 2 Explained

Arkansas News Bureau columnist Steve Brawner lays out the arguments for and against a proposed constitutional amendment that will appear on the ballot as Issue No. 2. This amendment proposal,…

Weekend Digest: On The Presidential Campaign Trail In Ohio

For our weekend political readers: THE OHIO CAMPAIGN TRAIL Since Arkansas isn’t in the Presidential spotlight as a competitive state, we thought we’d peer into press coverage of a typical…

Scott Ellington Launches First TV Ad

Democratic Congressional candidate Scott Ellington has launched his first TV ad. Ellington is challenging Republican Rep. Rick Crawford. In the ad, which is currently slated to run on broadcast TV…

Supreme Court Says Medical Marijuana Proposal Will Remain On Ballot

The Arkansas Supreme Court declared that a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medicinal marijuana could remain on the ballot for this November.

Pryor, Bethune To Headline Old State House Event

The annual supper to benefit the Old State House Museum will feature former U.S. Senator David Pryor (D) and former U.S. Congressman Ed Bethune (R). This year’s event will take…

Charlie Daniels Kicks Off Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt

State Auditor Charlie Daniels kicked off the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, an effort to help return unclaimed property held by the state to its rightful owners and heirs.

Poll: Governor Mike Beebe Versus The Arkansas GOP

The latest round of Talk Business-Hendrix College polling suggests that both sides in the battle for control of the General Assembly have advantages.

Panel Told Sentencing Law Working

A Joint Judiciary panel heard on Tuesday (Sept. 25) that sentencing and prison reforms made in the 2011 legislative session may be showing early signs of success.

Mitt Romney Holds Big Lead On President Obama

If there were any doubts about which Presidential candidate would carry Arkansas, you can erase them.

Messaging, Counter-messaging & Counter-counter-messaging (UPDATED)

The state legislative races, where we’ve expected the bulk of the roughest political campaigning to be in Arkansas this year, is fulfilling its promise to be bruising as seen by the rough-and-tumble messaging and responses across the political landscape.

Beebe Touts ‘Green’ Jobs Training Initiative In Weekly Address

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) touted a “green” jobs program in his weekly radio address — an initiative he said has helped employ 1,700 workers during the last two years.

House GOP Address Centers On ‘Asking The Tough Questions’

This week, Rep. Kim Hammer (R-Benton) delivered the House Republican YouTube address, which emphasized legislative oversight and highlighted several executive branch miscues.

West Memphis Lands $10 Million Airport Grant

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D) and John Boozman (R) and Congressman Rick Crawford (R) announced that the West Memphis Municipal Airport will receive a $10 million Department of Transportation grant…

Republicans Poised To Take All 4 Congressional Seats

The latest round of Talk Business-Hendrix College polling suggests Republicans are positioned to make history by winning all four Congressional seats in Arkansas for the first time in the modern political era.

Weekend Digest: The Photographs That Changed The War

For our weekend political readers.

Darr: Issue With Bank Being Resolved

Arkansas Lt. Governor Mark Darr (R) responds to a newspaper report on his home foreclosure.

Odds Diminish For Casinos After Supreme Court Moves

The odds just dropped dramatically that Arkansas voters will consider a casino proposal on the November ballot.

Poll: Support To Fire Petrino Still Strong, But Waning

Sentiment to have fired the former Razorback football coach remains high, but it has slipped significantly from this Spring.

McDaniel Files Lawsuit Against Vegas Firm Over Fake IDs

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) filed a consumer protection lawsuit against a Las Vegas company accused of selling invalid international driver’s licenses and identification cards to Arkansas residents. According to…