by - March 3, 2015 1:05 pm
Entrepreneur Deregulation Bill Filed
A bill that would study the impact that regulations have on small businesses and entrepreneurs was filed Tuesday. Rep. Bill Gossage, R-Ozark, turned in House Bill 1582 to the House…
Central Arkansas
by - March 3, 2015 9:52 am
State Revenues Driven Higher By Sales Taxes In February
The state’s revenue forecast looks rosier thanks to a strong month of sales tax collections in February. Monthly sales tax collections spiked 5.7% above last year and 5% above forecast…
by - March 3, 2015 8:36 am
Jessica DeLoach Sabin: Asa And The Extremes
Arkansans are getting to see exactly what it means to have a state that’s gone completely red, but if I had to guess, we haven’t seen anything compared to what…
by - March 2, 2015 9:42 pm
Capitol Notebook: Medicaid Task Force Named
MEDICAID TASK FORCE NAMED Twelve Republicans and four Democrats have been named to a legislative task force that will come up with a solution to end the Private Option and…
by - March 2, 2015 7:53 pm
U.S. Corps Of Engineers Upgrades Arkansas River To ‘High-Use System’
Even with a 3% decline in tonnage shipped on the Arkansas River in 2014, the 445-mile system has been upgraded by the U.S. Corps of Engineers from a moderate use…
by - March 2, 2015 7:53 pm
Guns On Campus Bill Passes Arkansas House, Heads To Senate
Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A bill passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives Monday would require public universities to allow faculty and staff…
by - March 2, 2015 3:54 pm
Westerman Chief Of Staff Ryan James Steps Down (UPDATED)
Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, will lose his chief of staff, K. Ryan James, who resigned over issues related to a speeding ticket, a parking ticket and a…
by - March 2, 2015 3:12 pm
John DiPippa: HB 1228 Does Religious Liberty A Disservice
Editor’s note: John DiPippa, the author of this guest commentary, is Dean Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy at the William H. Bowen School of Law at…
by - March 2, 2015 1:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Nominates Johnny Key As New Education Commissioner (UPDATED)
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Monday announced former Sen. Johnny Key, R-Mountain Home, as his preference as the state’s new education commissioner, but state law will have to be changed for that…
by - March 2, 2015 11:41 am
UAMS Myeloma Institute Receives $10 Million Gift From Celgene Corp.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Myeloma Institute has received a $10 million gift from Celgene Corp. to create the Bart Barlogie Center for Molecular Diagnostics and the establishment…
by - March 2, 2015 11:19 am
Tyson Foods And Family Donate $5 Million To UA Agriculture Research Center
It’s been 10 years in the making but the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture announced plans for a new $16.3 million research center made possible by a $5 million…
by - March 2, 2015 11:06 am
Sen. Files To File Soft Drink Tax Cut
Legislation is expected to be filed soon to reduce the tax on soft drink syrup by 37%. If passed, it would result in a reduction of $4 million in state…
by - March 2, 2015 8:54 am
John Burris: Insights From Andy And Frank
I’m more of an Andy Taylor man. I’m not so much of a Frank Underwood man. These two political characters – separated by decades between The Andy Griffith Show and…
by - March 2, 2015 12:15 am
Stacy Hurst: Heritage Tourism Benefitting State’s Economy
Editor’s note: Stacy Hurst, a former Little Rock city board member, was named director of the Department of Arkansas Heritage in January 2015 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. From the Arkansas…
by - March 2, 2015 12:05 am
Money Talk: Yellen Tells Congress That Feds Are Watching, Waiting
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 1, 2015 9:25 am
Lawmakers Want Transparency, Accountability In Criminal Justice Reform
With state lawmakers gearing up for a continuation of their debate over changes to the state’s prison system, sentencing guidelines, and parole and probation protocol, there is a push for…
by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
by - March 1, 2015 7:12 am
Made In America: Manufacturing Parts Sales Tax Exemption Heads To Committee
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. MANUFACTURING…
by - March 1, 2015 12:16 am
Legislature To Focus On Diverse Issues In Week 8
The eighth week of the Arkansas General Assembly is likely to include discussions involving agriculture, education and highways starting Monday, and the public can expect more conversation on changes to…
by - March 1, 2015 12:10 am
Highway Bill ‘On Hold,’ Sponsor Hopes For Compromise
The sponsor of a bill that would dedicate $2.8 billion in general revenues over 10 years to highways hopes to find a compromise after placing it “on hold” because of…