by - January 12, 2012 9:49 am
An initiative promoted by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) to meet worker demands in high-tech fields announced that 15 Arkansas school districts have qualified for a new pilot funding program.
by - January 11, 2012 12:07 am
Nobody is taking the gloves off yet, but there were some moves in the First Congressional District during the first full week of 2012.
by - January 10, 2012 11:41 am
Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, completed his fourth quarter fundraising with more than $175,000 raised during the period.
by - January 10, 2012 10:09 am
Arkansas lawmakers will convene in February for a legislative session that will focus on budget matters, but there will be much more than number-crunching going on.
by - January 10, 2012 12:38 am
The first official GOP Congressional debate in the Fourth District was short on fireworks, but long on reasons to return the seat to Republican hands.
by - January 10, 2012 12:35 am
This might be the final full year for U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Prescott, in the U.S. House, but he appears eager to continue a fight against U.S. Postal Service plans to close numerous facilities in Arkansas.
by - January 9, 2012 10:53 am
Talk Business bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook weighed in on several political topics of 2011 and 2012 on this week’s TV and radio program.
by - January 6, 2012 10:00 am
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, D-Little Rock, questioned why the U.S. Air Force awarded a $355 million contract to a foreign competitor of Hawker Beechcraft, which has a plant in Little Rock.
by - January 5, 2012 10:26 am
The Union County Republican Committee (UCRC) will partner with two of Arkansas’ top political groups, LobbyUp and Talk Business, to sponsor the first Republican Fourth Congressional District debate on Monday, Jan. 9, at the South Arkansas Arts Center in El Dorado.
by - January 4, 2012 11:15 pm
The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the Arkansas Broadcasters Association (ABA) will host a training seminar for those seeking political office on Thursday, January 26 from 8:30 am to 4 pm at the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas offices in Little Rock.
by - January 4, 2012 11:14 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) opens the mansion on occasion for the central Arkansas Political Animals Club. On Wednesday, January 18, he’ll be the featured speaker.
by - January 4, 2012 1:05 pm
Members of the Joint Agriculture, Economic Development and Forestry Committee quizzed state finance officials and Arkansas Forestry Commission chief John Shannon about the agency’s budget shortfall and potential funding solutions.
by - January 4, 2012 7:51 am
Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner explores several subjects in his latest essay. He poses 12 questions for the new year that he hopes to see answered. They are good food for thought in this new year.
by - January 3, 2012 11:26 pm
Beebe administration officials offered a new argument today that financial mismanagement of federal grant money had more to do with budget woes and layoffs than previously thought at the embattled Arkansas Forestry Commission.
by - January 3, 2012 11:23 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would define “personhood” in Arkansas.
by - December 30, 2011 11:36 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to spell out several budget proposals, including hope that a Medicaid crisis may be delayed for another year.
by - December 29, 2011 6:15 pm
While there was plenty of action in state politics in 2011, many of the events simply set the stage for future political battles in 2012 and beyond.
by - December 29, 2011 12:58 am
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling in a decision that will force the state of Arkansas to continue annual desegregation payments to three central Arkansas school districts.
by - December 27, 2011 5:30 pm
With coverage of a major funding shortfall at the Forestry Commission, officials are now ready to search for a solution.
by - December 27, 2011 5:26 pm
Supporters of an expanded highway program can expect tougher terrain in 2012.
