I've only lived in this state for a little more than a year but I'm pretty sure that I heard the disagreement about 'The U of A's cowardice and refusal to play' or 'The game that would only benefit ASU' within the first week of moving here.More>>
It's the reason we're addicted to shows like Scandal. Political drama can keep us on the edge of our seats and our eyes glued to the television, but here in Arkansas, that's usually where it stays. More>>
I can't be in all the committees at once BUT I can keep tabs on all of them simultaneously thanks to Twitter. And boy oh boy, does the 89th General Assembly like to tweet!More>>
Have you ever watched The View on ABC? During one segment, the women sit around a table and discuss the 'Hot Topics' of the day. It's a passionate discussion that usually leads to an argument of some sort. Well, week two at the Capitol was a lot like that.More>>
Having moved to the Natural State in December 2011, this is my first time covering the regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly and let me tell you - WEEK ONE did NOT disappoint!More>>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:56:37 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-04-29 19:28:04 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - All taxpayers in Arkansas will see their rates reduced through a $140 million package adopted during this year's session, but the new laws also include a grab bag of breaks for varied interests.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - All taxpayers in Arkansas will see their rates reduced through a $140 million package adopted during this year's session, but the new laws also include a grab bag of breaks for varied interests.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas lottery players don't have to worry about lower payouts being introduced but college students whose scholarships are funded by the lottery proceeds will receive lower payments.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas lottery players don't have to worry about lower payouts being introduced but college students whose scholarships are funded by the lottery proceeds will receive lower payments for most of their time in school.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-04-24 23:02:15 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - While Washington state legislators consider moving some part-time government workers from state-sponsored health plans to an insurance exchange, Arkansas did not consider such a move.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - While Washington state legislators consider moving some part-time government workers from state-sponsored health plans to an insurance exchange under the new health care law, Arkansas did not consider such a move. More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-04-23 16:24:34 GMT
Arkansas lawmakers are set to give final approval to the bill detailing the state's $4.9 billion budget as they prepare to recess this year's session.More >>
The Arkansas Legislature has wrapped up its regular session after giving final approval to a bill detailing the state's $4.9 billion budget.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-04-23 16:33:55 GMT
Gov. Mike Beebe is set to sign into law legislation that will allow Arkansas to use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private health insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Gov. Mike Beebe has signed into law legislation that will allow Arkansas to use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private health insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:15:51 GMT
(KATV) Little Rock - Last week a state lawmaker made national news for a tweet that was thought to be insensitive to Boston marathon bombing victims. Monday, a tweet directed at the Speaker of the House,More >>
Last week a state lawmaker made national news for a tweet that was thought to be insensitive to Boston marathon bombing victims. Monday, a tweet directed at the Speaker of the House, has Arkansas State Police investigating.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-04-23 15:15:07 GMT
(KATV) State lawmakers passed the "private option" Medicaid expansion last week to allow the State to use federal money to buy private insurance for low-income residents. But it didn't sit well with theMore >>
State lawmakers passed the "private option" Medicaid expansion last week to allow the State to use federal money to buy private insurance for low-income residents. But it didn't sit well with the husband of a Benton County GOP Committee Secretary. He is not taking some heat for how he responded to the vote.More >>
