by - February 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Legislative Week In Review… In Pictures
Thanks to some of the capitol crew for sharing their photos through Twitter, e-mail and smartphones.
by - February 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Thanks to some of the capitol crew for sharing their photos through Twitter, e-mail and smartphones.
by - February 17, 2012 12:52 am
Oklahoma’s Governor is pursuing a radical overhaul in the Sooner State’s personal income tax structure and Arkansas policy makers say the Natural State will feel the pressure to respond.
by - February 16, 2012 1:02 pm
By a 81-15 margin, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a resolution that will allow a non-budget bill to be introduced in the fiscal session.
by - February 16, 2012 8:09 am
Advocates for lignite development in Arkansas say it could be a boon similar to the natural gas renaissance seen in the state, but environmentalists rank their concerns on par with recent legal battles regarding coal-based energy.
by - February 15, 2012 6:48 pm
House Republicans have offered additional cuts to Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget that will reduce state spending by another $21 million.
by - February 15, 2012 4:48 pm
Rep. Darrin Williams (D-Little Rock) has sent a letter to GOP representatives in the last week seeking Republican support in his bid to be the next Speaker of the House.
by - February 14, 2012 1:42 pm
In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests.
by - February 14, 2012 11:45 am
The House Rules Committee met quickly on Tuesday (Feb. 14) and pushed two key measures to the full House floor for consideration. Several other measures were left on hold.
by - February 13, 2012 6:11 pm
PBS announced that the first hour of the American Experience documentary titled “Clinton” will premiere first on the free PBS apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch beginning today.
by - February 13, 2012 3:07 pm
The 88th General Assembly convened for its second fiscal session with a call from Gov. Mike Beebe (D) for quick work and strict attention to budgetary matters.
by - February 11, 2012 9:29 pm
Arkansas lawmakers will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon in the state capitol to convene the second fiscal session.
by - February 11, 2012 9:00 pm
The Arkansas Lottery Commission has picked Bishop Woosley, the lottery’s chief legal counsel, to be the state’s new lottery director.
by - February 10, 2012 11:47 pm
After withdrawing a January effort to tap tobacco settlement funds for drug courts, State Sen. Bill Pritchard (R-Elkins) says he will make a second run in the upcoming fiscal session.
by - February 10, 2012 11:54 am
After a tumultuous 3 months, State Forestry Commission director John Shannon resigned.
by - February 9, 2012 9:38 pm
First Lady Michelle Obama toured Little Rock Air Force Base on Thursday (Feb. 9) touting the expansion of a pilot program to encourage more nutritious foods on military bases and for military families.
by - February 9, 2012 9:36 pm
A new report being released in conjunction with the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation examines social change in Arkansas.
by - February 8, 2012 10:54 pm
Former Arkansas Governor and one-time Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, has landed a new deal with Cumulus Media that will place the conservative political and media figure in head-to-head competition with radio icon Rush Limbaugh.
by - February 8, 2012 4:35 pm
Governor Announces Partial Financial Solution For Forestry Funding
by - February 8, 2012 1:10 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe said Fort Smith would be an ideal location for a new Caterpillar hydraulic excavator manufacturing operation. He also shared views on other topics in this wide-ranging conversation.
by - February 8, 2012 8:14 am
This morning, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D).