Talk Business & Politics
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Talk Business & Politics is a multi-media news organization focusing on Arkansas news and information. Content is driven by Roby Brock, who has interviewed more than 2,000 business and political leaders. Brock is the host of Talk Business & Politics which airs Sunday mornings at 9 am on KATV Channel 7. He also moderates a radio program which airs on NPR affiliates statewide. Supporting staff, contributors, and content partners represent the most knowledgeable and experienced in their fields. Learn more at talkbusiness.net.
News
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Attorney General Tim Griffin filed Tuesday (May 30) an emergency motion for the Arkansas Supreme Court to stay and expedite an appeal of a circuit judge’s ruling that suspended the LEARNS Act until June 20.
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A Pulaski County judge issued a temporary restraining order late Friday (May 26) on the LEARNS Act, Gov. Sarah Sanders’ signature education bill, which is being litigated over whether or not the state legislature properly followed the Arkansas Constitution in voting on an emergency clause for the omnibus law.
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Former U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, D-Gillett, who began his political career as a Gillett city alderman and would serve seven terms in Congress, has died. He was 80.
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A coalition of 23 national health-related non-profit organizations has expressed concerns over the early Medicaid disenrollment numbers in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Attorney General, Tim Griffin, has once again rejected a citizen's referendum seeking to repeal Governor Sarah Sanders' education bill known as the LEARNS Act.
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Asecond member of the Arkansas Supreme Court has declared she will run for the Chief Justice seat. Justice Rhonda Wood announced Wednesday (May 10) that she would be a candidate for the post in the 2024 election cycle.
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A group of Arkansas parents and a ballot question committee have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's new education reform law.
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State lawmakers officially ended the regular session of the 94th Arkansas General Assembly on May 1.
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The group, Citizens for Public Education and Students, or CAPES, says it will resubmit the referendum and that it will work with a sister organization to push a constitutional amendment next year that would replace the LEARNS Act.
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Soybean, corn, and rice producers in Arkansas can now take advantage of Margin Protection insurance, thanks to the expansion of the USDA's Risk Management Agency's Margin Protection plan.
Talk Business on KASU
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Roby Brock and John Brummett discuss Arkansas' legislative halt over a budget dispute, leading to a special session, drawing parallels with U.S. House issues.
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Roby Brock & Sen. Dismang discuss fiscal session adjournment over Game & Fish budget, possible special session, Arkansas's revenue growth, and AAA bond rating impact.
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Roby Brock interviews Frank O'Mara on his Olympian past, Parkinson's fight, and efforts in raising Parkinson's awareness though his book 'Bend Don't Break'.
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Roby Brock interviews Ritter Communications' new CEO Heath Simpson on expanding broadband in Arkansas, facing pandemic challenges, and future tech trends.
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Host Roby Brock discusses Arkansas's pressing issues, including prescription fee proposals, a $6.3B budget, crypto mining regulation, and the Speaker race.
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Roby Brock and John Brummett reminisce about Senator Pryor’s legacy, highlighting his storytelling and a key political move to save college sports funding.
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Honoring Senator David Pryor, guest Skip Rutherford dives into Pryor's public service, advocacy for the underprivileged, and reconciliatory actions.
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Explore Arkansas' push to boost maternal health with a health fair on May 2, highlighting efforts in education, prenatal care, and legislative support.
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Exploring Mississippi County's economic rise through steel investments, this episode discusses job growth, local development strategies, and future plans.
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Roby Brock chats with John Brummett about David Pryor's legacy as a kind, savvy Arkansas politician (1966-1996), highlighting his wide influence and appeal.