by - February 7, 2012 3:57 pm
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin (R) hired former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson’s law firm to defend his office in a lawsuit challenging black majority legislative boundaries.
by - February 6, 2012 4:39 pm
The Arkansas Lottery Commission culled its list of finalists for its top executive post and reduced the director’s high-paying salary by nearly one-half.
by - February 6, 2012 9:38 am
The Stonewall Democrats of Arkansas are leading an upcoming debate on the legal arguments surrounding same-sex marriage.
by - February 4, 2012 1:08 pm
Two new budget problems have emerged ahead of the Feb. 13 start to the fiscal session.
by - February 3, 2012 12:27 pm
The Democratic Party of Arkansas accused Republicans of not caring about Medicaid recipients based on a Twitter post from House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison). Burris says the accusation is “pandering and playing divisive politics and class warfare.”
by - February 2, 2012 8:54 pm
GOP officials called on a newly appointed Arkansas Ethics Commissioner to distance himself from Rep. Linda Tyler’s (D-Conway) campaign.
by - February 2, 2012 5:12 pm
With the fiscal session less than two weeks away and lawmakers hesitant to open it up for non-budget measures, that’s not stopping some legislators from trying.
by - February 2, 2012 3:29 pm
Members of the Fayetteville Shale Caucus, a group of 17 Arkansas lawmakers, endorsed two resolutions today related to a state and a national political issue.
by - February 1, 2012 9:18 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) released his supplemental appropriations requests for the Arkansas General Assembly to consider in the upcoming fiscal session, which starts Feb. 13. The requests are Beebe’s blueprint…
by - February 1, 2012 12:03 pm
Which lieutenants are likely to surface as leaders in the 2012 fiscal session? Talk Business Quarterly shares our Top 10 Legislators To Watch.
by - January 31, 2012 7:26 pm
While a group representing city leaders statewide remains committed to raising the natural gas severance tax, local chamber groups within the heart of the Fayetteville Shale region are opposed.
by - January 31, 2012 5:07 pm
Fourth District Congressional candidate Beth Anne Rankin reported $66,879 in contributions raised during the fourth quarter of 2011.
by - January 31, 2012 1:54 pm
Democratic leaders in the state House and Senate said they were “setting the tone” for the upcoming fiscal session, which begins Feb. 13.
by - January 31, 2012 9:24 am
Rep. Barry Hyde (D-North Little Rock) settled three violations with the Arkansas Ethics Commission after the state Republican Party accused him of improper disclosure and spending actions.
by - January 30, 2012 4:04 pm
With filing season less than a month away, candidates for the Arkansas House and Senate are starting to come into clearer picture.
by - January 26, 2012 7:35 pm
Rep. Steve Womack (R-Rogers) said his experience as mayor of Rogers was the driving motivation for his support and sponsorship of a bill that aims to make online retailers pay the same state sales taxes as “brick-and-mortar” businesses.
by - January 25, 2012 2:42 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday (Jan. 25) he is “re-evaluating” his support for a proposed ballot initiative that would raise Arkansas’ severance tax.
by - January 24, 2012 11:33 pm
Arkansas federal delegation reacted to President Obama’s fourth State of the Union speech.
by - January 24, 2012 3:22 pm
Those who have closely watched the administration of Gov. Mike Beebe (D) know that the Governor is rarely stumped. But he says he’s perplexed as to how or if state officials should respond to a recent rash of domestic violence.
by - January 23, 2012 5:44 pm
Court of Appeals Judge Jo Hart announced Monday that she will seek election to the Arkansas Supreme Court.
