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Congressman Mike Ross Fields Your Questions

Later this morning (Sept. 29) at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of "Talk Politics," our Q&A session with U.S. Congressman Mike Ross (D). If you want to watch the live-stream interview, click on this link.

Health Care Reform Remains A Troublesome Solution

Health care reforms are a topic of frequent debate and remain at the forefront of consumer economic woes, according to myriad polling data.

Tennille Named Interim Director Of Aedc

Gov. Mike Beebe clearly wants his right-hand man at the helm.

Obama, State Government Snafus & Compassionate Conservatism

Our Talk Business bloggers Jason Tolbert and Michael Cook debate a variety of local, state and national political topics on this week’s program.

Lu Hardin Sentenced To 5 Years Probation, 1,000 Hours Community Service

Disgraced former UCA President Lu Hardin was sentenced to 5 years of probation and 200 hours of community service annually for his role in a money laundering scheme.

Talk Politics With Congressman Mike Ross

Thursday morning, September 29 at 10 a.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of "Talk Politics," our Q&A session with U.S. Congressman Mike Ross (D). If you want to watch the live-stream interview on that day, you might want to bookmark this link.

Governor ‘not In Panic Mode’ To Replace Haley

Governor Mike Beebe (D) said that he is actively pursuing a replacement for former Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Maria Haley, who passed away last week after a brain aneurysm.

Brummett: Have You Seen This Poll?

John Brummett, political columnist with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, chimes in with analysis of our latest round of polling from Talk Business and Hendrix College.

West Memphis Three Decision Divisive Among Arkansans

Our final question in the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll of state voters tests attitudes on the biggest news story of the summer in Arkansas – the West Memphis Three plea deal.

Arkansas Gold-buying Law Fails To Ban “roadshows” As Intended

Ron Breeding with our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News, reports on a quirky new law that could be filed under the category of "unintended consequences."

Judge: No Plans For Ethics Complaint Against Altes

From Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau:

The chief judge of the Arkansas Court of Appeals said today (Tuesday) he does not plan to file an ethics complaint against a state lawmaker who suggested to a court clerk that he might hold up a state agency budget in relation to a case now before the court.

Republicans Have Generic Legislative Advantage, Tea Party An Asset

Arkansas Republicans have a generic advantage over Democrats in the preliminary stages of next year’s state legislative races, according to new polling data released by Talk Business and Hendrix College.

Brummett: A Rational Debate

Columnist John Brummett with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, highlights his weekend panel discussion in Fayetteville on jobs and the economy.

Tilley: The Business Owner Says

Editor’s Note: Michael Tilley with our content partner, The City Wire, uses his weekly editorial to convey his thoughts on the recent discovery that Arkansas may have overpaid unemployment benefits by as much as $161 million. If you are offended by a few curse words, no need to read further.