by - October 1, 2017 9:44 am
Economist Mervin Jebaraj likes what he sees in the current economy, but has his eye on several metrics and semantics to gauge future economic growth. Jebaraj, interim director of the…
by - October 1, 2017 9:37 am
The Frank and Barbara Broyles Foundation announced this week that the 2017 Broyles Award ceremony will be broadcast live and commercial free on KATV Channel 7, December 5th at 12:00…
by - September 24, 2017 10:01 am
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., thinks the Graham-Cassidy bill to repeal and replace Obamacare will have upside for the Natural State despite projections that Arkansas could take a $6 billion hit…
by - September 17, 2017 5:15 pm
Benefitting from other states’ experiences, at least one national expert is complimentary of Arkansas’ effort to build an oversight system to create a medical marijuana industry in the Natural State….
by - September 12, 2017 2:54 pm
The day after a Politico article on the subject, Lt. Governor Tim Griffin predicted Third District U.S. Rep. Steve Womack will be the next chairman of the House Budget Committee….
by - September 10, 2017 10:47 am
“I call my philosophy and approach compassionate conservatism. It is compassionate to actively help our fellow citizens in need. It is conservative to insist on responsibility and results. And with…
by - September 10, 2017 9:59 am
New Political Animals Club President Shane Broadway thinks the time is right to explore an Arkansas Politics Hall of Fame. His club counterparts around the state agree and so do…
by - August 27, 2017 9:51 am
On its 10-year anniversary, economist Mervin Jebaraj dusted off a 2007 economic impact study that shows Frank Broyles’ leadership contributed at least $2.9 billion to Northwest Arkansas’ economy. Jebaraj, interim…
by - August 27, 2017 9:50 am
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Congress’ busy post-recess agenda includes healthcare reform, tax policy, and dealing with the limits of debt ceiling. But where those efforts land is a large…
by - August 23, 2017 6:39 am
Stressing that he does not believe a U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan will be permanent, despite a 16-year presence and no end in sight, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said President…
by - August 20, 2017 9:45 am
In a wide-ranging TV interview, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, paid tribute to former University of Arkansas coach and athletic director Frank Broyles, assessed the President’s handling of the Charlottesville…
by - August 6, 2017 9:33 am
As healthcare reform seems destined for a bipartisan solution in the U.S. Senate, Arkansas’ senior Senator John Boozman said he also expects tax reform to include both sides of the…
by - July 30, 2017 9:53 am
Economist Mervin Jebaraj sees a lot of positives in the Arkansas economy, but warns that several key indicators need improvement to secure an even stronger future. Appearing on this week’s…
by - July 30, 2017 9:38 am
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston said Gov. Asa Hutchinson and President Donald Trump’s administration deserve credit for the breakthrough with the reopening of U.S.-China rice and beef…
by - July 23, 2017 9:52 am
Arkansas voters oppose a Republican effort to repeal Obamacare immediately and wait two years to find a replacement plan. The latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of more than…
by - July 23, 2017 9:38 am
In the now-reliably red state of Arkansas, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating is taking a hit. According to the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey, the nation’s chief…
by - July 19, 2017 8:36 pm
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said on Wednesday that following a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump, Republican senators would restart their push for a full and immediate repeal of the…
by - July 16, 2017 9:49 am
Former Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Joe Thompson says the bipartisan work done with the state’s Medicaid expansion program – the Private Option, now Arkansas Works – could be a blueprint…
by - July 9, 2017 10:00 am
State Rep. Fred Allen, D-Little Rock, says Little Rock’s African-American community and city police force must improve communication in order to get a stronger handle on the violent crime that…
by - July 2, 2017 9:45 am
Governor Asa Hutchinson has been in constant contact with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton in the ongoing debate regarding healthcare reform. While Hutchinson has voiced concerns about cost…
