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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.

Arkansans Rate Obama Job Performance: 2-to-1 Negative

For Arkansas voters, President Barack Obama started with a pretty poor job performance rating and it’s gotten worse.

Lottery Director Resigns

Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue has resigned and the commission has accepted his offer to leave effective October 7.

Talk Business-hendrix College Poll: Congressional Approval Numbers

Talk Business and Hendrix College continue our partnership to provide you with timely polling data related to Arkansas politics.

Four In Congress Vote To Curb Nlrb Influence

All four of Arkansas’ Congressmen voted in favor of a measure aimed at curtailing the National Labor Relations Board influence in business decisions involving unionized and right-to-work states.

Haley Service To Be Held On Monday At Clinton Library

Ruebel Funeral Home is coordinating the memorial services for Maria Haley, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission who died earlier this week.

From Prime Ministers To Plumbers: Ua Opens Hammerschmidt Papers

The documents former U.S. Rep. John Paul Hammerschmidt (R) collected during his more than 25 years in Congress took more than six years to organize and index — and the index is contained in two large books that total 904 pages.

Little Rock Voters Support Penny Tax Increase

For the first time since 1994, Little Rock city voters approved a tax increase that was supported by Mayor Mark Stodola and city business leaders.

Holland Disputes Charges, Evidence: ‘math Does Not Lie’

Sen. Bruce Holland, R-Greenwood, has no plans to resign his Senate seat and is willing to take the political risk that may come from appealing part of his sentencing related to a January high-speed chase through Perry County.

Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt Underway

State Auditor Charlie Daniels (D) kicked off the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, the annual effort to reunite nearly 58,000 Arkansans with abandoned cash, stocks, bonds, jewelry and other assets.

Mcdaniel Issues Opinion On Higher Ed Post

Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) released a much-anticipated opinion about the director’s position of the Arkansas Dept. of Higher Education.

Tom Cotton Recalls 9/11 Inspiration

Fourth District Congressional candidate, Tom Cotton (R-Dardanelle), says the events of 9/11 reshaped his career path and public service direction.