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.
by - December 22, 2011 1:46 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) used his weekly radio address to wade back into the heated state debate over a federal health care exchange.
by - December 21, 2011 3:06 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) released $40,000 from his emergency fund to stop the proposed January furlough of 120 trial court assistants across Arkansas — a furlough resulting in part from a significant decline in foreclosure filings.
by - December 20, 2011 1:08 am
Former President Bill Clinton returned to Little Rock on Monday to spend a day signing copies of his latest book, “Back To Work.”
by - December 20, 2011 12:58 am
Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner examines the recent votes in Congress regarding a balanced budget amendment.
by - December 16, 2011 12:12 pm
In its monthly oversight meeting, Arkansas lawmakers obsessed on several hot button topics, including health care, forestry cuts, and post office closures.
by - December 15, 2011 11:51 pm
U.S. Senator John Boozman said the nearly 4,500 American deaths (62 from Arkansas) and estimated $832 billion in costs were worth it.
by - December 15, 2011 9:56 am
A controversy stemming from an audit of the agency led to a suspension of the Arkansas Highway Department’s long-time chief legal counsel, Robert Wilson. On Wednesday, the Highway Commission voted to terminate his employment.
by - December 15, 2011 8:23 am
Claiming an anti-tax group needs to “redesign” its proposed amendment language, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) rejected the first attempt of the proposal to qualify for the 2012 ballot.
by - December 14, 2011 1:19 pm
The centrist Blue Dog Coalition — a group of moderate Democratic Congressional members — says it is initially endorsing 5 candidates in the 2012 election cycle, including First Congressional District Democrat Clark Hall.
