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The line is open with good impeachment polling

Max Brantley 12/15/19 4:53pm

Impeachment polling brightens a dreary Sunday. The line is open.

Accused felons' money reached Arkansas

Max Brantley 12/15/19 8:12am

Arkansas connection noted in the case of two Soviet-born U.S. citizens accused of funneling illegal foreign money into Trump and Repblican political campaigns.

The Republican vote suppression campaign continues

Max Brantley 12/15/19 7:49am

More bad news for democracy from Wisconsin, where a judge has ruled that nearly a quarter-million voters must be purged from rolls before the presidential election.

Little Rock police charge teen in death of his mother

Max Brantley 12/15/19 7:25am

Little Rock police have charged Kaelon Presley, 16, with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the fatal shooting Saturday morning of his mother, Shondra Miller, 37.

Here we go a-open-lining

Max Brantley 12/14/19 5:13pm

The open line. Firing up the seasonal soundtrack.

Questions raised on public access to Hunter Biden paternity case documents

Max Brantley 12/14/19 8:10am

The Hunter Biden paternity case continues to provide political grist. Not much benefit for his putative child, but plenty for Donald Trump.

Is corporate welfare worth it? State study inconclusive

Max Brantley 12/14/19 7:27am

Do state money handouts really influence business decisions? Evidence is mixed and disputed.

State approves two more cannabis dispensaries

Max Brantley 12/13/19 5:08pm

State oks two more marijuana outlets.

The One More SBEFU2LRSD Edition

Lindsey Millar 12/13/19 3:07pm

Max Brantley and Lindsey Millar talk about the latest State Board of Education assault on the Little Rock School District, a new Razorback football coach and impeachment.

Today's news: Impeachment and the shafting of the LR School District

Max Brantley 12/13/19 1:12pm

Impeachment and a dictatorial state Board of Education top the news roundup today.

Democrats, teachers group criticize state Board of Education

Max Brantley 12/13/19 12:06pm

The Arkansas Democratic Party issued a statement today criticizing the state Board of Education's continuing micromanagement of the Little Rock School District. The teachers union also has chimed in.

House committee approves impeachment articles

Max Brantley 12/13/19 10:52am

The House Judiciary Committee has on party line votes approved articles of impeachment against Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

UA Little Rock Receives $62,000 Donation To Create Scholarship For Real Estate Majors

The sham trial plan for Donald Trump's impeachment

Max Brantley 12/13/19 8:14am

Sure. Why not a speedy sham trial for Donald Trump?

The historic 'Sugar Shack' on the Capitol grounds soon to be vacated

Max Brantley 12/13/19 5:27am

A committee of the Capitol Zoning District Commission learned Thursday night that the agency will be vacating its historic office on the Capitol grounds at 400 Battery Street to join other agencies in the Department of Heritage headquarters building. To me, it will always be the Sugar Shack.