by - March 26, 2012 6:19 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) made a new push to end desegregation payments from the state to three Pulaski County school districts, part of the continuing legal saga that has been mired in court proceedings for decades.
by - March 24, 2012 8:39 am
The Associated Press reports that six federal courthouse locations in Arkansas could be eyed for possible closure in an effort to cut costs.
by - March 23, 2012 10:18 am
Gov. Mike Beebe’s itinerary for his upcoming trade mission to China is revealed.
by - March 21, 2012 8:15 pm
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas has joined a legal effort to challenge the controversial federal healthcare reform act, but the move is more about seeking an answer to a “narrow position” rather than a judgment on the need for healthcare reform.
by - March 20, 2012 8:35 am
Rep. Davy Carter’s interim call to review the entire state tax code should be a highly educational experience, but the chance to overhaul Arkansas’ tax system will face real world hurdles.
by - March 20, 2012 8:34 am
Democratic Congressional hopeful Scott Ellington and Green Party candidate Jacob Holloway explain their candidacies in two radio interviews.
by - March 19, 2012 8:26 pm
House Republicans in the state legislature are expected to roll out a policy plan that might serve as the foundation for their candidates hoping to take the House majority this fall. What that agenda might be won’t be much of a mystery based on public comments and interviews on the subject from the Arkansas blog-o-sphere.
by - March 19, 2012 8:11 pm
The controversial Keystone Pipeline project, which was put on hold by the Obama administration over environmental concerns, is likely to be developed after the November 2012 election, says U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D).
by - March 18, 2012 9:40 pm
Direct payments for row crop farmers, which are prevalent in Arkansas, may be on the chopping block in the new federal farm bill. Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach lays out the economic consequences.
by - March 15, 2012 2:38 pm
First District Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Jonesboro) proposed legislation Thursday (March 15) that would trade a 5% surtax on millionaires in exchange for a balanced budget amendment.
by - March 15, 2012 1:45 pm
MISO announced today that former Arkansas State Senator Allen Gordon (D-Morrilton) will represent the organization in Arkansas.
by - March 14, 2012 9:41 pm
The Arkansas Times offers an interview with Second District Democratic Congressional candidate Herb Rule.
by - March 14, 2012 5:55 pm
A first reading of an outline slated for an April Joint Revenue and Tax Committee meeting indicates the scope of the interim committee’s work may be expanding.
by - March 13, 2012 6:10 am
Max Brantley at the Arkansas Times reports on a proposed settlement of a lawsuit by the Arkansas Public Law Center and the state regarding legislative expense payments.
by - March 13, 2012 5:54 am
Steve Brawner with the Arkansas News Bureau looks at some reasons why legislative productivity may be on the decline, and not necessarily in a bad way.
by - March 9, 2012 2:08 pm
After officially adjourning the 88th General Assembly 2012 fiscal session, House members set out to make history. They did by selecting Rep. Darrin Williams as the first African-American Speaker-designate.
by - March 9, 2012 9:51 am
As the fiscal session draws to a close today at noon, there will be more than the usual “sine die” procedures.
by - March 8, 2012 10:06 am
Two of the three Democrats vying for the First District Congressional nomination have been profiled on our newest radio partner, KASU-91.9 FM.
by - March 6, 2012 8:59 am
The saga of former State Rep. Fred Smith (D-Crawfordsville) continued on Monday.
by - March 5, 2012 5:11 pm
Right after Arkansas taxpayers file their annual state and federal income tax returns, lawmakers will begin a review process that could lead to a tax break.
