Category Archives: Politics

It’s Still the Economy, Stupid

Posted on February 3, 2012 by lanceturner

Reagan and Bush I White House veteran Bruce Bartlett, writing in The Fiscal Times on why Republican political pros think Obama will be tough to beat in the general election, no matter the GOP nominee: It’s starting to look as … Continue reading →

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The State’s Budget, Economy, Redistricting and the GOP Race for President on ‘Arkansas Week’

Posted on January 27, 2012 by lanceturner

I’m back on AETN’s “Arkansas Week,” which airs at 8 p.m. tonight, along with host Steve Barnes, KUAR-FM’s Malcolm Glover and Doug Thompson of the northwest Arkansas edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. On the docket: legislators angle to fill two … Continue reading →

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Jobs, the Budget, the Forestry Commission and the Presidential Race on ‘Arkansas Week’

Posted on January 6, 2012 by lanceturner

It’s the first edition of AETN’s “Arkansas Week” of the year. Auld lang syne and whatnot! In this episode, Michael Hibblen of KUAR-FM, Dr. Hal Bass of Ouachita Baptist University, host Steve Barnes and myself discuss today’s better-than-expected December jobs … Continue reading →

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The Holiday Economy, UCA & the Budget Bill on ‘Arkansas Week’

Posted on November 18, 2011 by lanceturner

I’m back on “Arkansas Week” at 8 p.m. tonight on your local AETN station. Can’t wait to talk about economic indicators on the upswing? Ready to ruminate on the continuing UCA saga? Fired up about the federal budget? Well, you … Continue reading →

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That ‘Slow, Steady’ Economic Recovery

Posted on November 2, 2011 by lanceturner

I feel as if I sound like a broken record. Every time I’m on “Arkansas Week” just out in the world and get asked about this moribund economy. What’s the prognosis? they ask. And I say, again, that judging by … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Surpasses $1 Billion in All-time Lottery Revenue

Posted on November 1, 2011 by lanceturner

From The Associated Press: The Arkansas lottery has passed the $1 billion mark in revenue. Interim lottery director Julie Baldridge said Tuesday that the lottery had sales of just under $2 million on Monday, enough to push the lottery over … Continue reading →

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AP: Herman Cain Supporters Evoke Clarence Thomas Hearings

Posted on November 1, 2011 by lanceturner

From The Associated Press, on GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain’s rebuttal to vague sexual harassment charges: The forceful early reaction to the Cain firestorm — fueled by racially charged rhetoric — suggests the Georgia businessman’s attempt to cast himself as … Continue reading →

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When You Put It Like That …

Posted on October 31, 2011 by lanceturner

Arkansas Business Editor Gwen Moritz, in her column this week: This is someone who played by the rules. He got a good education, worked hard in a business that actually created things of value, lived within his means, educated his … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Week: The Economy, the Jobs Bill, the Election

Posted on October 21, 2011 by lanceturner

It’s another weekly wrap-up of Arkansas political and business news on tonight’s “Arkansas Week,” with me, Doug Thompson and David Keith on the panel. On the docket tonight: A check of business conditions in Arkansas; Mark Pryor’s break from Senate … Continue reading →

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Video: The Highest Paid State Employees in Arkansas

Posted on October 11, 2011 by lanceturner

Me, above, on “Today’s THV at 6,” talking about Arkansas Business’ latest look at the highest paid state employees in Arkansas. As we mention, this list is notable for the folks who won’t be on it next year: former University … Continue reading →

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