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Talk Politics With Gov. Mike Beebe

Monday morning, August 13, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).

Romney Rounds Out Ticket With Ryan VP Choice

GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as his Vice-presidential nominee in a move hailed by conservative supporters and panned by Democratic groups.

Weekend Digest: Predicting Your Presidential Pick

Can what you listen to on the Internet predict your Presidential vote?

Arkansas Times: Congressional Candidate Herb Rule Arrested For DWI (UPDATED)

The Arkansas Times reports that Second District Democratic Congressional candidate Herb Rule was arrested by the Washington County sheriff’s office. The Times reported that Rule was charged with DWI, improper…

Secretary Of State Employee Remarks Roils Clerks

A partisan comment made in a partisan setting, but captured on tape, has sparked a new controversy involving Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office. Rob Moritz with our content partner,…

Benton County Wet/Dry Vote Could Lead To Another Election

The City Wire looks at how an upcoming November election in Benton County to possibly allow alcohol sales could lead to a special election in the near future.

Party Reps Tangle On Taxes, Platforms & Chick-Fil-A

Arkansas GOP spokeswoman Katherine Vasilos and Democratic Party of Arkansas spokeswoman Candace Martin appeared on Talk Business Sunday night to discuss a number of political differences.

Road Tax Supporters Face Tough Crowd In Fort Smith

Supporters of a half-cent sales tax for a four-lane highway network across the state addressed concerns to a Fort Smith crowd that the state’s third largest metro area would not benefit from the $1.3 billion road program.

Brawner: Not Enough Money For Too Much Road

Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner takes a look at the declining revenues coming in from federal (and state) taxes to pay for America’s highway network.

Weekend Digest: Presidential Politics & The Bill Clinton Super PAC

For our weekend political readers: ARE YOU BETTER OFF THAN BEFORE OBAMA? The question is posed to swing state voters in Virginia, which has “comfortable” statistics suggesting the economy is…

Beebe Declares State Of Emergency Due To Drought

Gov. Beebe (D) declared a state of emergency in Arkansas to assist with the transport of hay during Arkansas’ severe drought.

Congressional Delegation Headed To Panama, Colombia On Trade Trip

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D) and John Boozman (R) and Cong. Rick Crawford (R) are heading south of the border.

Legislators Describe Health Insurance Experiences, Perspectives

In the coming months, state lawmakers and key constitutional officers will be making critical decisions on Arkansans’ options for health insurance through Medicaid, an insurance exchange, or the pure free market. Interestingly, all state elected officials have the ability to opt into a generous state health insurance plan and more than half have done just that.

July State Revenues Rise On Income Tax Strength

Arkansas’ first month of tax revenue in the new fiscal year was a net positive.

Hospital Group Says Economic Impact $10.3 Billion Annually

The Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) released an economic impact study that suggests the health care industry in Arkansas accounts for 75,000 jobs and generates up to $10.3 billion in annual economic activity.

GOP E-mail Tips Hand On Republican Majority Strategy

A House Republican leader has emailed GOP candidates encouraging them to sign a “no new tax pledge” to help in their campaign fundraising efforts and because tax hikes won’t be proposed under a Republican majority, although an exemption in the pledge would allow for wiggle room.