Icon (Close Menu)

Logout

Esperanza Massana

Sen. Dan Sullivan (left), R-Jonesboro, sponsored SB71, citing the tenets of equality in the Declaration of Independence. Democratic Sen. Linda Chesterfield (right) voted against the bill, along with all four other women in the upper chamber.
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

Affirmative Action Bill Hits Snag in HouseLock Icon

A bill to end affirmative action in education hiring and outlaw state goals for steering procurement contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses in Arkansas narrowly passed in the Senate before stalling in the House. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

Disputed Contracts Place Procurement in Spotlight

Disputes over recent state contracts have put Republican lawmakers at odds with the Republican governor, angered potential vendors and muddied understanding on what businesses can expect from the process of awarding state work. read more >
Gary Stubblefield
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Panel OKs Lottery’s $34.5M Advertising Contract With CJRW

A legislative subcommittee gave a thumbs-up to a five-year, $34.5 million advertising contract to CJRW to market the Arkansas Scholarship lottery. But first, lawmakers got a primer on the limitations they face in reviewing contracts. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Ad Agencies Ponder Lottery Numbers

Scoring tabulations have left some puzzled Little Rock advertising professionals trying to get the Office of State Procurement’s math to add up. read more >