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Robertson To Run For Appeals Court

Jeannette Robertson, 57, has announced she will run for the Arkansas Court of Appeals, District 1, Position 2.

Governor’s Workforce Cabinet Announces STEM Works Schools

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.

First Congressional District Sees A Little Early-year Activity

Nobody is taking the gloves off yet, but there were some moves in the First Congressional District during the first full week of 2012.

Griffin Nearing Half-Million Dollar Mark At Year’s End

Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, completed his fourth quarter fundraising with more than $175,000 raised during the period.

Legislative Preview: 2012 Fiscal Session Could Get Feisty

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.

GOP Congressional Candidates Focus on D.C. in El Dorado

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.

Rep. Ross Reinforces Fight Against Post Office Closings

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.

Tolbert & Cook Weigh In On 2012 Politics

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.

Griffin Decries Air Force Snub Of Hawker Beechcraft

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.

LobbyUp and Talk Business To Live-stream Fourth District GOP Debate

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.

Electric Cooperatives, Arkansas Broadcasters To Host Candidate Training Seminar

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.