by - July 27, 2012 7:24 pm
Weekend Digest: Obama, Mitt And ‘Another Fine Mess’
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have competing views for the role of government. Are they boxed in to permanent positions?
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by - July 27, 2012 12:07 pm
AG McDaniel Settles Million Dollar Case For Medicaid
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said that Arkansas and other states have reached an agreement with the McKesson Corp. to settle allegations that McKesson reported inflated pricing data for prescription drugs and caused state Medicaid programs to overpay for those drugs.
by - July 27, 2012 7:59 am
Secretary of State Martin Eyeing Investigation Of Petition Signatures
With eyebrows raised by the high invalidation rate of signatures on several potential ballot issues, the Secretary of State’s office said Thursday it may call for an investigation after a grace period to collect more signatures is completed.
by - July 27, 2012 7:48 am
Griffin-led Measure To Freeze Regulations Passes House
Second District Rep. Tim Griffin (R) did something few freshman lawmakers ever do – he passed a bill that he was the lead sponsor on.
by - July 25, 2012 1:23 pm
Republicans Ask DHS, Governor For Medicaid Reforms, Slower Process
Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate asked the Beebe administration to slow the process for a potential Medicaid expansion and to consider a laundry list of reforms.
by - July 24, 2012 9:57 pm
Casino Proposal Facing Long, Tough Odds
A proposal to expand casino gambling in Arkansas looks like a long-shot to make the ballot and it will have to beat the odds to gain passage from Arkansas voters.
by - July 24, 2012 11:47 am
Sheffield Nelson “Suspends” Severance Tax Increase Campaign
Sheffield Nelson said he would “suspend” his campaign to raise the state’s severance tax to a flat 7%.
by - July 24, 2012 7:01 am
Casino Amendment Falls Far Short Of Needed Signatures
A proposal to expand casino gambling in Arkansas fell far short in its efforts but gained a 30-day extension to make it up ground, according to Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office.
by - July 24, 2012 6:25 am
Voters Not Sold On Tax Hikes For Roads
Two tax proposals to raise money for road construction both trail among voters, and public sentiment has not changed dramatically for either measure since March.
by - July 23, 2012 12:04 pm
Delta Irrigation Projects May Be Mothballed
The congressional ban on earmarks is closing the spigot on federal funding for two major water projects critical to eastern Arkansas farmers.
by - July 23, 2012 12:40 am
Benton County ‘Wet’ Supporters Surpass Signature Threshold
A group pushing for a November election to allow retail alcohol sales in Benton County received approval that its signature petitions have met the legal threshold to qualify for the ballot.
by - July 22, 2012 10:04 pm
Arkansans Split Views On Health Care, Medicaid & Medical Marijuana
Arkansans continue to oppose the federal health care law’s implementation despite a Supreme Court ruling and shifting national public opinion. Also according to the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll, the state’s citizens are guarded against an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program, but they are nearly evenly-split on the issue of medical marijuana.
by - July 20, 2012 6:50 pm
Weekend Digest: Virginia Isn’t For Lovers, It’s For Split-Ticket Voters
For our weekend political readers: VIRGINIA IS FOR SPLIT-TICKET VOTERS Arkansans are known for splitting their local, state and national political tickets, but this year the focus of the Presidential…
by - July 19, 2012 4:35 pm
Severance Tax Hike Effort Gets 30-Day Extension After 70% Of Signatures Invalidated
An effort to raise the severance tax to a flat 7% has failed to meet the signature threshold to be placed on the November ballot, but supporters will be given another 30 days to meet the legal requirement.
by - July 19, 2012 11:17 am
AEDC Director: For Economic Recruiting, ‘Cash Is King’
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille told state lawmakers that “cash is king” over any other economic incentive or tax policy.
by - July 18, 2012 8:51 am
Q&A With Arkansas Medicaid Director Andy Allison
Arkansas Medicaid Director Andy Allison answers questions about his economic analysis, which shows Arkansas would save $372 million or more by expanding its Medicaid rolls under the federal health care law.
by - July 17, 2012 8:21 pm
DHS Analysis Supports Medicaid Expansion, GOP Leaders Leery
On Tuesday (July 17), Arkansas Department of Human Services officials released a report purporting the state would come out ahead if it opts into the controversial Medicaid expansion.
by - July 16, 2012 10:47 pm
Will Rockefeller And The Next Generation
A new generation of the Rockefeller family in Arkansas is coming into his own. On the 100th anniversary of his grandfather’s birth, Will Rockefeller opens up on the legacy of his birthright and the example set by those who preceded him.
by - July 16, 2012 4:26 pm
Congressional Fundraising Shows Big Advantage For GOP
With three incumbents and a fourth frontrunner, Arkansas’ Congressional Republicans hold a commanding fundraising advantage over their Democratic counterparts.
by - July 16, 2012 1:53 pm
13 Governors Ask Auto Leaders For CNG Plan; Arkansas Waiting
Governors of 13 states are meeting with auto industry officials to advance CNG vehicle infrastructure in the U.S.