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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…

In The First District: A Debate, A Departure, and An Early Poll Result

First District Cong. Rick Crawford (R) will debate his three challengers in October at a forum to held at Arkansas State University. Crawford will meet Democratic challenger Scott Ellington, Green…

Shoffner Appears Before Lawmakers, Deputy Asks About Whistleblower Status

State lawmakers heard from Arkansas Treasurer of State Martha Shoffner (D) on Monday (Sept. 17) to answer questions about her investment policies. At the hearing, a key senior manager in…

Religious Instruction Pre-school Rule Debated

Legislators debating a proposed state rule to limit the use of public funds for religious instruction at Arkansas pre-schools couldn’t find agreement on Monday.

Representatives King And Williams Debate Voter ID And Medicaid Expansion

Reps. Bryan King (R-Green Forest) and Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) debated the expansion of Medicaid and potential voter ID law changes on this week’s edition of Talk Business.

Congressional Delegation Says XNA Lands $19.5 Million Grant

Senators Mark Pryor (D) and John Boozman (R), along with Congressman Steve Womack (R-Rogers) announced a $19.5 million grant to rehabilitate the runway at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

Weekend Digest: Swing-State Polls Show Obama Lead

For our weekend political readers: NBC/WALL STREET JOURNAL/MARIST POLLS SHOW OBAMA SWING-STATE LEAD After two political conventions and heading into the post-Labor Day sprint, President Barack Obama leads Republican nominee…

Tom Cotton First To TV This Fall

Of the major candidates for election this fall, Fourth District GOP Congressional nominee Tom Cotton appears to be the first to hit the airwaves.

Petition Process For Casino Proposal Like ‘Obstacle Course,’ Lawyer Says

An attorney for casino proponent Nancy Todd argued Thursday before the Arkansas Supreme Court that her ballot petition process has been turned into “an obstacle course,” according to this report…

What’s Motivating The Medicaid Expansion?

Gov. Mike Beebe’s (D) decision to support an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program is re-igniting a health care debate likely to play out in this year’s legislative elections and next year’s budget process.