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Sen. Dismang In Search Of A Medicaid Funding Solution

Sen. Jonathan Dismang says he’s focused on finding a long-term solution to the state’s Medicaid program and he’s advancing ideas he thinks may work.

House Minority Leader Discusses Democratic Agenda, Bipartisan Issues

With Democrats in the legislative minority for the first time in 138 years, House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) said his party plans to be actively involved in many…

Sanders, Sabin Spotlight Goals, Differences In New Capitol Alignment

State Sen. David Sanders (R-Little Rock) and State Rep. Warwick Sabin (D-Little Rock) say they are committed to bringing “civility to politics” in the 89th General Assembly, which is Republican-controlled…

Senate Revenue Chair Urges Patience On Tax Cuts, Prudence On Superproject

State Senator Jake Files (R-Fort Smith), chair of the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee says early tax cut proposals in his committee will need to show revenue neutrality, and he…

Westerman Says SIMPLE Plan To Be Introduced In Piecemeal Fashion

House Majority Leader Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) says the Republican majorities in the Arkansas legislature will deliver on their promise to propose a conservative agenda of new state laws.

AEDC’s Grant Tennille On Superprojects, Tax Cuts And A State Energy Plan

The state’s top economic development chief offers his thoughts on a wide range of economic development policies to be considered in the 89th General Assembly.

John Brummett Analyzes Session’s Opening Day

The inaugural edition of our Talk Business Arkansas daily update has arrived. In today's webcast/podcast, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett analyzes the opening day of the session. With 30-somethings…