by - July 11, 2014 9:38 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail and KATV’s Janelle Lilley, here are today’s political headlines centered on the Arkansas Press Association debates: LT. GOVERNOR’S DEBATE Cong. Tim Griffin, the GOP…
by - July 9, 2014 6:45 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail and KATV’s Elicia Dover, here are today’s political headlines: NEW POLL A new poll out wednesday showing Congressman Tom Cotton ahead of incumbent Senator…
by - July 7, 2014 5:59 pm
From the Election Central campaign trail, today’s major and minor political headlines include ballot signature success and shortcomings and the U.S. Senate race.
by - July 6, 2014 9:18 am
In a Talk Business & Politics interview, GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson spelled out aspects of his jobs plan for Arkansas. He also noted his interest in reforming the state’s regulatory agencies.
by - June 29, 2014 9:28 am
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross’ jobs plan includes cutting red tape, investing in education, reorganizing workforce strategies, and slicing taxes. But Ross says there may be more on the tax cut front that could be done to recruit companies and jobs to Arkansas.
by - December 15, 2013 11:35 pm
Talk Business Arkansas’ first-ever survey of more than 100 state CEO’s, company presidents, and general managers reveals a generally favorable view for 2014.
by - November 11, 2013 7:44 am
Radio commentator and GOP strategist Alice Stewart, Arkansas Times associate editor David Ramsey, and Talk Business contributor and Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner discuss the political ramifications of the health care debate.
by - November 3, 2013 11:04 pm
GOP strategist Clint Reed and Democratic strategist Robert McLarty said the 2014 election climate has yet to be defined.
by - October 20, 2013 10:42 pm
State business leaders say that despite uncertainty and policy dysfunction in Washington, the economy is poised to take off.
by - October 7, 2013 9:14 pm
Delta Trust Investments Chris Harkins is worried that a protracted Congressional battle over the budget and looming debt ceiling debate could spook investors to leave the market in a big fashion.
by - October 7, 2013 12:36 am
Two former Second District Congressmen and old political rivals – Jim Guy Tucker (D) and Ed Bethune (R) – renewed their debate skills in a Talk Business discussion hosted by executive editor Roby Brock.
by - September 30, 2013 8:49 am
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett said the forthcoming health care exchange in Arkansas is likely to create temporary chaos, but he warned that a greater political disruption would occur…
by - September 22, 2013 8:59 am
On Monday, the state’s health insurance marketplace takes a step forward, but Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford and State Sen. Jonathan Dismang warn that ‘a bumpy road’ remains.
by - September 15, 2013 10:16 pm
Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter has one message for voters and he’s sure to repeat it non-stop between now and November 2014. “I think we need to create jobs,”…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 11, 2013 7:10 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said all options are on the table for addressing a $53 million shortfall in the Public School Health Insurance program.
by - September 8, 2013 9:00 am
Rep. Tom Cotton (R) discusses in-depth why he supports Congress giving Pres. Obama approval for a limited strike in Syria.
by - September 1, 2013 8:57 am
With only eight working days before October 1 when Congress returns from its recess, Rep. Steve Womack (R) says tying the defunding of the federal health care law to a continuing resolution to keep government operating is an unwise political move.
by - August 25, 2013 10:09 pm
Communications expert Blake Rutherford examines the paradigm shifts and changing landscapes in Arkansas and the national media.
by - August 25, 2013 9:02 am
Ethics was the central topic on this week’s edition of Capitol View, which airs on KARK Ch. 4 Sunday mornings at 8:30 am. State Rep. Warwick Sabin (D-Little Rock), a…
