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Banking & Finance / Business Services / Real Estate

Vantage Point Apartments Attracts $11 Million Sale (Real Deals)

A 228-unit apartment complex in Little Rock’s Riverdale area tipped the scales at $11 million. read more >
Tim Griffin
Government & Politics

GOP Sweeps State Constitutional Offices

Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin has been elected Arkansas' new lieutenant governor as the GOP sweeps other state constitutional offices including Mark Martin winning re-election for Secretary of State. Griffin defeated Democrat John Burkhalter and Libertarian Chris Olson in Tuesday's contest. The two-term congressman succeeds former Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, who resigned earlier this year amid an ethics investigation. read more >
Government & Politics

#ARPX: What to Watch on Election Day (Robert Coon & Blake Rutherford On Politics)

It's the penultimate Arkansas Business #ARPX column of 2014! Before next week’s post-election wrap-up, we’ve once again asked Robert Coon and Blake Rutherford to weigh in on what we’ve seen — and will seen — in these final days of the midterm campaign. read more >
Government & Politics

Lieutenant Governor Hopefuls Say Post is Essential

Republican U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin and Democrat John Burkhalter both say the Arkansas lieutenant governor's office is still very much needed, even though the post has been vacant for nine months and some lawmakers are working to eliminate the job altogether. read more >
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

#ARPX TV Ads Reviewed, Part II (Robert Coon & Blake Rutherford On Politics)

Part 2 in our series looking at Arkansas political ads. Columnists Robert Coon and Blake Rutherford offer their critiques of TV spots in the races for Arkansas lieutenant governor, Arkansas attorney general, 4th District Congress and 2nd District Congress. read more >
Construction should start soon on boat slips for John Burkhalter’s marina-residential project in downtown Little Rock. 
Government & Politics / Real Estate / Tourism

Planned LR Marina Remains on Inactive Status

The Rock City Marina & Yacht Club in Little Rock remains a drawing board project along the Arkansas River, and the proposed site at the end of East Second Street awaits groundbreaking. read more >
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr
Government & Politics

Senators Eye Plan to Abolish Lt. Governor’s Office

Two Arkansas lawmakers are proposing to abolish the lieutenant governor's office, calling the state's No. 2 constitutional office an outdated post. read more >
Government & Politics

Arkansas GOP, Dems Learn From Past Elections (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)

Republicans and Democrats won't agree on much in this year's election in Arkansas. But they both are on the same page when it comes to avoiding the mistakes that have plagued them in past campaigns. read more >
Government & Politics

Top Races Take Back Seat in Arkansas Primary

Arkansas' campaigns for governor and the U.S. Senate will take a back seat to dozens of congressional, statewide and legislative matchups Tuesday as voters decide the state's various primary races. read more >
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R - Ark.)
Government & Politics

Tim Griffin A Weapon For GOP, Target for Democrats (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)

By seeking the lieutenant governor's office, U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin represents a formidable weapon for fellow Republicans in their quest to take over the state's top elected spots in November. But the two-term congressman also represents an easy target for Democrats as they try to prevent that sweep. read more >
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R - Ark.)
Government & Politics

US Rep. Tim Griffin Running for Lieutenant Governor

U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin said Thursday that he will seek the Republican nomination for Arkansas lieutenant governor, jumping into state politics just months after announcing his retirement from Congress. read more >
Construction should start soon on boat slips for John Burkhalter’s marina-residential project in downtown Little Rock. 
Government & Politics / Transportation

John Burkhalter Resigns From Highway Commission

Arkansas Highway Commission member John Burkhalter is resigning from his position so he can focus on running for lieutenant governor. read more >
Government & Politics

Andy Mayberry Announces Bid for Arkansas Lieutenant Governor

The sponsor of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 20 weeks into a pregnancy is seeking the Republican Party's nomination for lieutenant governor next year. Republican Rep. Andy Mayberry of Hensley announced he's running for lieutenant governor. read more >
Government & Politics

Democrat Dianne Curry Drops Out of Lieutenant Governor’s Race

The president of the Little Rock School Board announced Tuesday she was dropping her 2014 bid for lieutenant governor and is considering a run for a central Arkansas congressional seat. read more >
U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark.
Government & Politics

The Benefits and Perils in Running as Ticket (AP Analysis)

The Mike Ross-John Burkhalter ticket is a signal from establishment Democrats that they want a unified front as they try to prevent a full Republican takeover of Arkansas. But it poses just as many risks as rewards for the two as they seek the state's top two constitutional offices. read more >
Government & Politics

John Burkhalter, Dianne Curry to Run for Arkansas Lieutenant Governor

A member of the Arkansas Highway Commission and the president of the Little Rock school board announced Tuesday they're running for lieutenant governor. read more >
Government & Politics

Democrats’ Race for Arkansas Governor in ’14 Unsettled (AP Analysis)

Bill Halter and Mike Ross are moving closer toward what could be one of the biggest party fights ever for the state's top office. read more >
Bill Halter
Government & Politics

Bill Halter Files Papers to Run for Arkansas Governor

Former Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has made his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination next year official. read more >
Government & Politics

The Other Shoe to Drop? Dustin McDaniel’s Candidacy (AP Analysis)

It was a surprising end to a campaign for the Democratic nomination that many believed was McDaniel's to lose. read more >
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he's raised more than $1 million during the first three months of fundraising for his 2014 bid for governor.
Government & Politics

Dustin McDaniel Affair Admission A Setback for Democrats for 2014

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, a Democrat and candidate for governor in 2014, admits that he had an inappropriate relationship with Hot Springs attorney Andrea Davis after court documents alleged a sexual affair. read more >