by - April 18, 2017 9:01 pm
After a dramatic night of legal maneuvering that led to the state of Arkansas not executing a death row inmate, columnist John Brummett offers his insights on the process that…
by - April 18, 2017 8:40 pm
On Sunday’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, Rep. Reginald Murdock, D-Marianna, and Rep. Andy Davis, R-Little Rock, discussed the death penalty in Arkansas. Murdock, who opposes the death…
by - April 17, 2017 8:52 pm
Vines Media CEO Brooke Vines was a guest on Monday’s Talk Business & Politics daily digital newscast. Vines, who has steered the Little Rock-based media firm for 15 years, discussed…
by - April 16, 2017 9:48 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said he hopes President Donald Trump will provide leadership to Congress on the issue of tax reform. Appearing on this week’s Talk Business &…
by - April 12, 2017 8:57 am
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas CEO Randy Zook was our guest on Tuesday’s edition of Talk Business & Politics Daily. The chamber chief said the…
by - April 12, 2017 8:46 am
If it’s Monday, it’s John Brummett. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett shares his thoughts on the recent airstrike in Syria that has drawn international headlines. Brummett compliments President Donald…
by - April 9, 2017 6:52 pm
June 18, 1990. That was the date Arkansas restarted state executions after a 26-year hiatus. John Swindler was executed using the electric chair. The next inmate executed was mass murderer…
by - April 9, 2017 9:48 am
Arkansas voters remain firmly committed to the death penalty despite an upcoming quick execution schedule, advances made in DNA testing, and a national trend towards ending the practice. A new…
by - April 9, 2017 9:36 am
Senate Majority Leader Jim Hendren, R-Gravette, says tax reform will likely be done before a long-term highway funding plan can be set and he predicts a short and smooth special…
by - April 6, 2017 4:16 pm
On Thursday’s Talk Business & Politics Daily, executive editor Michael Tilley and host Roby Brock discuss the tightening state budget numbers, which are nearly $65 million under forecast. Are state…
by - April 5, 2017 7:27 pm
In Wednesday’s Talk Business & Politics Daily, CJRW’s director of digital strategies, Zack Hill discusses his week at SXSW in Austin, Texas. SXSW is one of the nation’s largest and…
by - April 2, 2017 9:47 am
Former Governor Jim Guy Tucker is one of three living Arkansas governors to have carried out a state execution – the other two being Bill Clinton and Mike Huckabee. With…
by - April 2, 2017 9:47 am
Home Bancshares Chairman John Allison says his bank’s growing footprint in Florida has positioned the Conway-based bank enterprise for more regional growth as well as new opportunities depending on the…
by - March 26, 2017 9:30 am
Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, said he was surprised when FBI director James Comey revealed to the House Intelligence Committee that an investigation of Trump ties to Russia had been underway…
by - March 22, 2017 4:26 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, has not seen any changes to the American Health Care Act that would alter his opposition and he voiced his concerns over government’s role and…
by - March 15, 2017 9:49 am
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says he is whipping votes for Speaker Paul Ryan’s healthcare reform proposal and hopes to see it move to the House floor as early as…
by - March 12, 2017 11:47 am
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said recent North Korean aggression with nuclear capabilities is being dealt with by the U.S. military and in a bipartisan Congressional manner. The state’s senior senator…
by - March 5, 2017 5:33 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill was generally pleased with the tone and subject matter in President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union speech, but the second term Republican Congressman said…
by - February 26, 2017 9:52 am
Arkansas Economic Development Commission Executive Director Mike Preston said there is brimming CEO confidence that has his agency’s pipeline of potential projects full. Preston, who appeared on this week’s edition…
by - February 26, 2017 9:35 am
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said he plans to be “very active” in the debate over replacing the Affordable Care Act. Appearing on Talk Business & Politics to discuss health care,…
