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Will Medicaid expansion "private option" win Republican support?
There's a lot to digest in the new Medicaid "private option" deal, and we've looked at the fiscal and legal implications. But ultimately, the real question remains political. Will 75 percent of the...
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"Yosemite" opens tonight
Don't forget: Gallery 360 opens "Yosemite: Images From the Past" tonight, photographs made from glass slides made by an anonymous photographer in the early 1920s in the park. Tim O'Brien of Conway, who...
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House Speaker attempts to tie capital gains tax cut with Medicaid expansion
House Speaker Davy Carter has been sending signals that he is likely to support Medicaid expansion under the new "private option" deal. But any time he talks expansion, he's sure to bring up his...
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Medicaid "private option" has expand-o-meter heating up
Today’s chances of passing expansion: 65%Last week’s chances: 37%See here for previous entries on the Expand-o-MeterWell! When I was hustling from Gov. Mike Beebe's press conference to Speaker Davy...
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Here's a new video for Epiphany's 'Zone Out'
After the jump, check out this sharp new video for Little Rock MC Epiphany's track "Zone Out," from his "Such is Life" album.[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Big Cats get props in Uncut; release video for 'Don't Go'
In Big Cats news, the band's latest (and best, IMO) album — the double-CD/triple-LP "Ancient Art of Leaving"— got a glowing review in the March issue of music geek bible Uncut.That's it right up there....
View ArticleHere is Midtown's 'Harlem Shake' video
What's that you said? You've been waiting for Midtown to do a "Harlem Shake" video? Well here you go.H/t to Mandonna.[ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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The Times Showcase finals are tonight!
That's right folks. Tonight at Revolution starting at 9 p.m., it's the 2013 Arkansas Times Musicians Showcase finals. Which band will come out on top? Will it be Fayetteville prog-metal trio Terminus?...
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UAMS/St. Vincent study is in, only partly public
An affiliation between St. Vincent Health System and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences could produce "synergies"—Deloitte Consulting's word for savings — of between $38 million and $63...
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The Bad Sports Metaphor Edition
The "game-changing" Medicaid expansion news, a "final drive" for abortion bans and "third quarter" tax cuts — all covered on this week's edition. With Lindsey Millar and David Ramsey.Stream on the...
View ArticleFriday line
If you're looking for something to do tonight, come on down to Revolution in the River Market, where the finals of our annual battle of the bands is happening. David Ramsey is on "Arkansas Week" this...
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Here come the tax cuts for the rich
Rep. Charlie Collins filled two income tax cut bills today. He'll call his approach "equitable," but unsurprisingly it's a massive giveaway to the rich. His two bills, one of which goes into effect...
View ArticleEntergy files rate case — a reduction
Since it's mid-afternoon in New Zealand and evening in Arkansas, I'll pass along quickly this e-mail note from Entergy on a rate case filed today at the Arkansas Public Service Commission.Spokeswoman...
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Rapert taps mind of God
Sen. Jason "fetuses are the key to my political success" Rapert tweeted to Amy Bradley-Hole the following:Got that? Unless you agree with Rapert, God's anointed, you are no Christian. KATV found this...
View ArticleCharlie Collins' plan to make the rich much richer
Sorry. Some idle time for me this afternoon after touring Napier, New Zealand, an Art Deco treasure because the entire town was rebuilt in that style after a devastating earthquake and fire in 1931....
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The Sound of the Mountain wins 2013 AT Musicians Showcase
Wow! Last night was absolutely one of the best Musicians Showcase finals ever. It was a packed house, and seriously, every band brought it last night, from Fayetteville's Terminus and Damn Arkansan, to...
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Sims simply can't be beat
I love the readers of the Arkansas Times, and being able to talk to you all about food here on Eat Arkansas has been one of the best jobs I've ever had the privilege to do. But as great as I think you...
View ArticleSaturday night line
I've had a full day of trying to keep up with a two year old and sleeping. I did manage to catch the second half of the Hogs versus Kentucky. I like Greg Anthony's halftime commentary: "Arkansas is a...
View ArticleBrother's Keeper Morning Line
I’ll have a detailed post later in the week about what the new Medicaid expansion alternative in Arkansas means for the quality of care that folks in the expansion pool will receive, but thought I’d...
View ArticleBell hints at legislative response to license plate scanner
On Saturday, the AP followed up on a story we first reported on last fall: The Little Rock Police Department is now employing a license plate scanner on one of its patrol cars. From David Koon's story...
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