by - August 29, 2011 7:00 pm
As we reported last week, funding for the state’s popular and successful drug court programs is facing a severe budget shortfall as two key revenue sources were altered during the last legislative session.
by - August 29, 2011 7:00 pm
The Associated Press reports that a Democratic candidate has announced for the Third Congressional District seat to challenge Rep. Steve Womack (R).
A former director of a nonprofit organization from Russellville says he’s running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Congressman Steve Womack in northwest Arkansas next year.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Arkansas’ Democratic Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is not willing at this time to support the legal effort of 15 Republican Attorneys General to oppose a National Labor Relations Board action against aircraft maker Boeing related to the company’s decision to locate a manufacturing operation in South Carolina.
The NLRB ruling has sent shockwaves through economic development circles across the nation.
by - August 28, 2011 7:00 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) called for a special election on Nov. 8, 2011 to renew a popular highway bond program aimed at fixing the state’s interstate system.
by - August 27, 2011 7:00 pm
In an interview with Talk Business’ Jason Tolbert, Lt. Gov. Mark Darr (R) said that his signature legislative accomplishment – a state of Arkansas online checkbook – is ahead of schedule with its development and currently underbudget.
by - August 25, 2011 7:00 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to tout his efforts to overhaul the state’s Medicaid system, which will face a critical funding shortfall under current conditions by next year.
by - August 25, 2011 7:00 pm
There is a real possibility that Republicans could see a run-off in the Fourth Congressional District if all the candidates and would-be candidates enter the race.
by - August 25, 2011 7:00 pm
We told you earlier in the week that last year’s GOP nominee for the Fourth Congressional District, Beth Anne Rankin, would announce on Monday another bid.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
A funding shortfall for drug courts could trip up changes approved in the previous Arkansas legislative session designed to keep non-violent offenders out of maximum security prison beds.
by - August 24, 2011 7:00 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) will announce plans for a special election on November 8, 2011 to renew an interstate highway bond program that has been in use for more than a decade.
by - August 23, 2011 7:00 pm
Last year’s First Congressional District Democratic candidate, Chad Causey, is considering another run.
by - August 22, 2011 7:00 pm
Less than 2 weeks after the state GOP executive director announced he would leave his party post, a Democratic counterpart will exit, too.
by - August 22, 2011 7:00 pm
North Little Rock Mayor Pat Hays has been at the center of the political rumor mill for several months.
by - August 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Last year’s GOP nominee for the Fourth District Congressional seat is back in.
by - August 21, 2011 7:00 pm
Michael Tilley with our content partner, The City Wire, profiles GOP Fourth District Congressional candidate Tom Cotton.
by - August 21, 2011 7:00 pm
House Republicans say they are laying the foundation for school choice legislation that could bring more transfer flexibility in public schools and possible vouchers or tax credits for private school parents.
by - August 21, 2011 7:00 pm
With 135 legislative seats technically up for grabs, Arkansas Republicans and Democrats are currently knee-deep in strategies that will determine likely control of the state House and Senate chambers in 2012.
by - August 21, 2011 7:00 pm
The list is far from perfect, but it’s a start.
by - August 18, 2011 7:00 pm
UPDATE: Talk Business contributor Suzi Parker says that an effort is underway from supporters of the WM3 to have them pardoned. Watch her interview below to learn more about the next chapter in this 18-year odyssey.
Original story:
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley Jr., who were given life sentences or were on Death Row for their convictions in the murders of three West Memphis children — Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch and Michael Moore – were set free today.
by - August 16, 2011 7:00 pm
After the controversy of their first fundraiser in northwest Arkansas, House Republicans have regrouped with an apparently stronger effort in central Arkansas.
