Tag Archives: Doug Thompson

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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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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DeMillo, Thompson, LT on the Senate Race Tonight on 'Arkansas Week'

Posted on March 5, 2010 by lanceturner

Tonight, we’re back in the “Arkansas Week” rotation, along with Andrew DeMillo of the Associated Press and Doug Thompson of The Morning News. Too bad there’s absolutely no political news to talk about! Check that. We did spend an inordinate … Continue reading →

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Moritz, Keith and Thompson on 'Arkansas Week' Tonight

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lanceturner

Watch/listen now: Video | Audio Arkansas Business Editor Gwen Moritz takes her turn at the table on tonight’s “Arkansas Week,” hosted by Steve Barnes on AETN. Also on the panel, David Keith of the University of Central Arkansas communications department … Continue reading →

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Tobacco Tax Approved in the Senate, Heads to Beebe's Desk

Posted on February 12, 2009 by lanceturner

Arkansas Senate Approves Tobacco Tax 28-7; State’s Tax Goes to $1.15 Per Pack; What it will pay for [ArkansasBusiness.com] Against: Denny Altes, R-Fort Smith; Gilbert Baker, R-Conway; Johnny Key, R-Mountain Home; Bill Pritchard, R-Elkins; Jerry Taylor, D-Pine Bluff; Sharon Trusty, … Continue reading →

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The 87th General Assembly: The Most Watched Arkansas Legislature Ever?

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lanceturner

If you’re not blogging, Twittering, podcasting, videocasting, columnizing, editorializing or reporting on the 87th General Assembly, you might be in the minority. A quick glance around the Interwebs reveals several sites claiming to keep an eye on the Capitol, and … Continue reading →

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Sanders: Budget, Budget, Budget, Budget on 'Arkansas Week'

Posted on January 16, 2009 by lanceturner

I’m not on “Arkansas Week” week this week, so it might actually be worth watching! Lots of talk of about the 87th General Assembly, naturally, including everything about Gov. Mike Beebe’s budget plan, which calls for a 56-cent cigarette tax … Continue reading →

Posted in Arkansas Business, Business, Media, Politics | Tagged 87th General Assembly, AETN, Andrew DeMillo, Arkansas Week, cigarette tax, David Kinkade, David Sanders, Doug Thompson, grocery tax, Mike Beebe, news, Politics, Steve Barnes, TV | Leave a comment

Northern Exposure: All About Sarah Palin

Posted on August 29, 2008 by lanceturner

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, as seen in a screenshot from a gallery about her on the Web site of the Anchorage Daily News. Palin, 44, was chosen as Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s running mate. She is in her first … Continue reading →

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The Special Session, the Floods and Dillard's on 'Arkansas Week'

Posted on March 29, 2008 by lanceturner

Back on “Arkansas Week” this week, we talked about Monday’s special session on the state severance tax, two state senators fighting for one senate seat, the Arkansas floods, a round of new and lost jobs and the Dillard’s/Barington Capital saga. … Continue reading →

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