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.
by - August 16, 2011 7:00 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) told reporters on Wednesday that he has "confidence issues" with Arkansas Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue after a recent controversy revealed that the lottery owed nearly $100,000 in taxes to the IRS.
by - August 16, 2011 7:00 pm
Some are rumors, others are confirmed and we suspect many are still to announce.
by - August 15, 2011 7:00 pm
Michael Tilley with our content partner, The City Wire, uses his weekly column to express his concerns regarding the already crowded GOP Presidential field and next year’s top of the ticket election.
The gaggle of Republicans hoping to get their chance to redecorate the Oval Office in early 2013 participated Thursday in what these days passes for a debate.
by - August 15, 2011 7:00 pm
Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, looks into legislator concerns regarding newly enacted sentencing reform laws.
by - August 15, 2011 7:00 pm
Steve Brawner with Stephens Media points out that the recent Congressional debate on the debt ceiling is but one area of Washington, D.C. dysfunction.
