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To Access Clinton Avenue, You Start With A Very Important Streett

From the White House to the Clinton Foundation, Stephanie Streett has played an influential role in keeping Bill Clinton on task.

Sanders, Sabin Spotlight Goals, Differences In New Capitol Alignment

State Sen. David Sanders (R-Little Rock) and State Rep. Warwick Sabin (D-Little Rock) say they are committed to bringing “civility to politics” in the 89th General Assembly, which is Republican-controlled…

The Arkansas JFK Experience Turns 50

Arkansas was one of the last public appearances before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. On the 50th anniversary of his visit to dedicate Greers Ferry Dam, a flood of memories return.

Beebe Administration To Fight GOP Bill To Cap Spending Growth

Last Wednesday in our Talk Business Arkansas webcast update, House Majority Leader Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) said he would soon file a bill to limit the growth of government…

Beebe Appoints Former House Speaker Moore To Highway Commission Post

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named former Speaker of the House Robert Moore of Arkansas City to the Arkansas Highway Commission. how to get back your ex Moore was a leader…

Arkansas Congressional Delegation Frowns On Obama Gun Violence Plan

President Barack Obama (D) unveiled a major gun violence legislative and executive order package on Wednesday that is the result of a month-long effort to respond to the Newtown Sandy…

Gov. Beebe Says He’d Sign Death-Penalty Ban If Passed

Although no lawmaker has proposed the idea, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said today that his views on the death penalty have changed and that he would sign a bill to…

Gov. Beebe Takes Center Stage

After 30 years in public service, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) made his final regular session State of the State address to lawmakers on Tuesday.

Carter Confirmed As Speaker, Names Committee Chairs

Republicans were sworn into leadership positions today in the Arkansas House and Senate as the GOP officially became the majority party in the state legislature. With a 21-14 advantage in…

Tom Cotton Owns His Vote

Editor's note: This opinion column appears courtesy of Michael Tilley at The City Wire. The shiny new U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, who with a Republican label represents Arkansas’ expansive and…

New Year, New Issues: The 89th General Assembly Convenes

The 89th General Assembly undertakes a number of unique challenges in Gov. Mike Beebe’s final regular session.

Top 10 Legislators To Watch

Obviously, State Senate President Michael Lamoureux (R-Russellville) and House Speaker Rep. Davy Carter (R-Cabot) will be front-and-center in this year’s legislative session. The two history-making Republicans will have the bully…

Weekend Digest: The Presidential Stat Tracker

For our weekend political readers: STAT TRACKER FOR THE PRESIDENT In baseball there is a stat for everything, except for perhaps how many times a guy goes to the bathroom…

Arkansas, Wal-Mart Agree To Health Payment System

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe and officials with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Thursday (Jan. 10) a health-payment system that could create savings of around $15 million during fiscal year 2014 and…

Speaker-elect Davy Carter Leaving Daily Bank Job

Yesterday, former House Speaker-elect Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) took a bank job, today incoming Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) exited from one. Carter announced on Thursday (Jan. 10) that he would…

Wal-Mart Goes To Washington To Discuss Gun Control

Wal-Mart Stores is sending an executive to Washington on Thursday (Jan. 10) to meet with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden about the company’s position on the responsible sale of firearms….

Asa Hutchinson Talks Guns, Governor’s Race

Former Third District Congressman Asa Hutchinson discussed placing “an armed presence” in schools on Tuesday (Jan. 8), but stopped short of endorsing the idea of armed teachers in the wake…

McDaniel On Affair: “No Other Shoe To Drop” (UPDATED)

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, the only declared Democrat for Governor, met with the press to answer questions about an admitted affair, declaring he remained in the race and dispelling rumors that he says are unfounded.

Beebe Addresses McDaniel, Medicaid And Last Regular Session

Gov. Mike Beebe on Tuesday (Jan. 8) said Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s “inappropriate” relationship will be a problem in his gubernatorial bid, but Beebe refused to be drawn into a…

Beebe Willing To Pitch ‘Arkansas Medicaid Plan’ To Feds

A confident, comfortable and cooperative Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he expects his final regular legislative session to be “just fine” despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the legislature….