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AEDC Director: Follow-up From China Trip Already Underway

Grant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, says he’s already building on Gov. Mike Beebe’s trade trip to China.

Federal Grant For Health Insurance Exchange Stirs Legislators Again

An interim oversight committee of the Arkansas Legislature once again raised objections over state Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford’s plan to tap federal money for state health insurance exchange planning, but Bradford’s request to seek $7.7 million was granted.

Legislative Tax Committee Looks At History Of Exemptions

When House Revenue and Tax Chairman Rep. Davy Carter, R-Cabot, proposed a complete review of the Arkansas tax code, he may not have known what a history lesson he asked for.

Libertarians Nominate Slate Of State Candidates, Including All 4 Congressional Seats

On Saturday (April 14), the Libertarian Party of Arkansas (LPAR) nominated candidates for the 2012 election cycle during their state convention.

Fourth District GOP Voters Share Opinions On Ross, Romney And Razorbacks

As a follow-up to our GOP Congressional primary questions, Republican voters weigh in on a variety of additional political topics.

Governor Says Surgeon General Job Is Safe

After a recent arrest following a run-in with Little Rock police, Gov. Mike Beebe says that state Surgeon General Joe Thompson’s job is safe.

Beebe Says Presence Was Needed To Advance Arkansas Interests In China

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) says it feels like he crammed 5 years worth of business development into 12 days during his economic trade mission to China.

Fourth District GOP Primary A Dead Heat

With a little more than a month until Election Day, the Republican primary in the Fourth Congressional District is a two-way horse race between the 2010 GOP nominee, Beth Anne Rankin, and her well-funded, first-time challenger, Tom Cotton.

Ellington Addresses Fundraising Shortfall, WM3 Contributions

Jonesboro Prosecuting Attorney and First Congressional District Democratic candidate Scott Ellington didn’t light up the first quarter fundraising circuit, raising only $19,955 in the month of March when he was a formal candidate.

Huckabee’s Rankin Video Takes Swipe At Cotton

Gov. Mike Huckabee, who has been a stalwart supporter of Fourth District Republican Beth Anne Rankin for Congress, sends a video message to supporters today that takes aim at Rankin’s chief rival, Tom Cotton.

Sen. Mark Pryor Opposes Obama Buffett Rule Proposal

Pres. Barack Obama can count on one fewer Democrat in the U.S. Senate to support his plan to increase taxes on those making more than $1 million a year.

Northwest Arkansas State Senate Races Hit Airwaves

Two of the most heated GOP State Senate primary races involve Districts 1 and 7, which saw candidates hit the broadcast and cable TV airwaves this week.

Clinton Promotes Agriculture, Shares Memories In Fayetteville

It was a homecoming of sorts for former U.S. President Bill Clinton Sunday (April 15) as he returned to his alma mater paying homage to his longtime friends — Dale and Betty Bumpers.

Perry: ‘Too Damn Much Money’ Goes To D.C.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination was in Fort Smith on Saturday and joked that part of his visit was to do “a bit of scouting” in Arkansas now that Texas A&M is joining the Southeastern Conference.

Republican Party of Arkansas Reviewing Status of Employee Linked To Petrino

On the heels of news involving a Republican Party of Arkansas employee sending hundreds of text messages to former Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino, the state GOP said today they are reviewing part-time employee Alison Melder’s employment status.