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Takeaways From Tuesday’s Republican Rout

I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…

Denise Garner honored by Cottey College

Local philanthropist Denise Garner is being honored by Cottey College for her leadership and advocacy toward reducing poverty. Garner will receive the “Women Going Places” award on Nov. 13 at…

Edwards wins tight County Judge race, Helder wins new term as sheriff (Updated)

"An outdated system" delayed vote counts Tuesday night in Washington, while Benton County also saw delays. But after midnight, all candidates knew how they fared. Republicans swept the contested state…

4 Of 5 Ballot Issues Pass

Four of five ballot issues were passed by Arkansas voters on Tuesday (Nov. 4) instituting legislative oversight of the executive branch, raising the minimum wage and new ethics rules and…

GOP Takes All Four Congressional Seats, Statewide Offices

In a historic election, Arkansas Republicans took all four of Arkansas’ seats in the U.S. Congress. Incumbents Rick Crawford (AR-1) and Steve Womack (AR-3) cruised to easy re-election bids in…

Asa Hutchinson Wins Arkansas Governor’s Race, GOP Becomes Majority Party

Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson won his fourth try at a statewide office as Republicans swept all the state and federal races as well as dominating control of the Arkansas statehouse.

Cotton Defeats Pryor In Epic Senate Race

Rep. Tom Cotton, unknown three years ago, continued his political ascent Tuesday with a convincing victory in the Arkansas Senate race over Sen. Mark Pryor. “The people of Arkansas tonight…

The City Wire respondents guarded in response to GOP sweep

While Arkansas Republicans were jubilant – and rightfully so – with Tuesday night’s election results, respondents to a call from The City Wire for post-election comments were more guarded and…

GOP sweeps Congressional races, state constitutional offices

Arkansas' congressional delegation will now be all Republicans starting in January 2015 after the party swept state constitutional and federal offices Tuesday night (Nov. 4). In the 4th District, State…

Gov. Fallin wins re-election in Oklahoma, Lankford and Inhofe win U.S. Senate races

Gov. Mary Fallin was won a second term leading the state of Oklahoma. Fallin, the first female governor in the state's history, defeated Democrat Joe Dorman by a total of…

Hutchinson lands Governor’s office after historic win over Ross (Updated)

Former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson, R-Fort Smith, is now Gov.-Elect Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., following a bitter year-long battle for the state's top office. Hutchinson defeated former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross,…

Rep. Cotton soundly defeats Sen. Pryor in U.S. Senate race (Updated)

U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, the young Republican from Dardanelle, has unseated two-term U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor (D), in a race that was as expensive as it was nasty. Driving the…

Sexton named Arkansas Mortgage Banker of the Year

J.P. Sexton, vice president and mortgage market sales manager for Centennial Bank in Fayetteville, was recently selected by the Mortgage Bankers Association of Arkansas (MBAA) as the 2014 Mortgage Banker…

Healthy October Pulls Overall Tax Revenues Slightly Ahead Of Last Year

October state tax collections rose a healthy 8.1% above last year and pulled 4.7% above forecast, but that simply moved year-to-date numbers into a slightly better position. The Arkansas Department…

Acxiom Posts $1.5 Million Quarterly Loss

Acxiom Corporation’s reinvention of itself led to a third straight quarter of net losses. Revenue slid from $267.77 million one year ago to $260.04 in the most recent quarter, while…

Talk Business & Politics Election Night Coverage

Talk Business & Politics will be offering wall-to-wall coverage of election returns along with analysis from our team of experts and content partners at KATV Ch. 7. Check out our coverage here.

Tolbert: A Dozen Arkansas House Races To Watch

Most of the attention this election cycle has been on the races at the top of the ticket. But with the general consensus that Republicans will win most of the statewide races,…

Statewide Campaigning Wraps Up In Northeast Arkansas

The day before Election Day brought nearly a dozen state and federal candidates to Northeast Arkansas on Monday, ending an 18-month political marathon with candidates hoping to reach the proverbial…

Early Voting Ends, Election Day Push Begins

After a year-and-a-half of campaigning, early voting ended Monday as the campaigns prepared for Election Day efforts that will continue until the polls close on Tuesday.

Candidate for Oklahoma Congressional race dies in auto accident

The race for U.S. Congress in Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District became a two-man race Sunday following the unexpected death of Democratic nominee Earl Everett. According to a report by KJRH-TV…

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson

Dope Medicinal Wellness opens Fayetteville clinic

Fort Smith metro job numbers up less than 1% in September report

Opinions differ on use of former ACME Brick property