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Minority Leader Burris Part of Youth Wave In Legislature

John Lyon with the Arkansas News Bureau offers a profile of House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison).

Arkansas Times: Ellington Weighing First District Congressional Run

First-term Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington of Jonesboro is weighing a First District Congressional run.

Filing Period Opens For Arkansas Races

The first day of candidate filing opened in Arkansas and more than 197 candidates used the opening day to declare their candidacies. What are the early match-ups? Check out our complete lists.

Budget Session Appears On Course For Quick Finish

After several days of back-and-forth discussions, state lawmakers appear poised to complete their fiscal session work in short order.

Rep. Griffin: Romney Needs “More Passion”; “Vigilant” On Military Cuts

Second District Congressman Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) says GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney needs to show “more passion” if he’s to shore up his bid to challenge President Barack Obama in the fall.

Talk Politics With Tim Griffin

This afternoon, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m., Talk Business & Politics will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R).

Beebe Lays Out What GOP Budget Cuts Would Be For State Agencies

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) offered a detailed impact of how Republican proposed budget cuts would affect certain state agencies.

Time, Money and Politics Are Driving Budget Debate

They will haggle over money this week, but political willpower and a tricky parliamentary timetable will impose arbitrary deadlines that could lead to a quick deal or a longer stalemate.

These Presidents Had Their Days

A President’s words can inspire after decades and centuries. This phenomenon is what attracts so many to politics and offers hope that, even in our seemingly divided worlds, we’re not that far apart.

Brummett: A Primer On The Current Budget Debate

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett offers a Q&A session with himself to explain the ins-and-outs of the current budget debate at the state capitol.

Severance Tax Hike Opponents Pick Up The Spending Pace

The group opposing former gas executive Sheffield Nelson’s severance tax proposal, Arkansans for Jobs & Affordable Energy, has gotten very serious, very fast.

Legislative Week In Review… In Pictures

Thanks to some of the capitol crew for sharing their photos through Twitter, e-mail and smartphones.

Oklahoma Income Tax Plan Pressures Arkansas’ Tax Future

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.

House Of Representatives Approves Resolution For Trucker Tax Repeal

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.

Darr Touting Lignite’s Economic Promise, But Opponents Skeptical

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.

GOP Budget Proposes Additional $21 Million In Agency Cuts

House Republicans have offered additional cuts to Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget that will reduce state spending by another $21 million.

Democratic House Speaker Candidate Courts Republican Votes

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.

Joint Budget Committee Gets To Work On Agency, Governor’s Requests

In its first full day of committee action, state lawmakers made haste in reviewing — and holding — a multitude of state agency funding requests.

Rules Committee Pushes Trucker Tax Repeal, Revenue Stabilization To Floor

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.

Bill Clinton PBS Documentary To Debut Early On iPad

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.