History in the Making? Primaries Set Up Potentially Groundbreaking ‘22 Vote. If the last five years have taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. But this year, barring events that would defy logic, Arkansas is expected to swear…
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Cargill Announces Retirement as President, CEO of LR Arvest
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJim Cargill, local president and CEO for Arvest Bank in Little Rock, has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31. Cargill has been with Arvest for more than 37 years, working in Bentonville and Rogers, as well as Bartlesville, Okla.,…
Reading a recent Forbes section on C-Suite leadership, I experienced a light bulb moment. We recognize so many Arkansas business leaders, from marketers to founders, why not create some special recognition for those Arkansans who occupy the C-Suite? You know,…
It’s only been three months since AMP’s last election preview, but already much has changed in terms of candidate jockeying. Plus, history will likely be made in November. The 2022 election is perhaps the most diverse in state history with…
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Steve Landers Officially Announces Bid for Mayor of Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffProminent Central Arkansas businessman, Steve Landers, officially announced his run for mayor of Little Rock in 2022 on Wednesday afternoon. The announcement, made official via a posting of his official campaign logo on his Twitter account, comes after a conversation…
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Former Razorback Is Fifth GOP on Lt. Governor Ballot; Says Other Republicans ‘Govern Like the Democrats’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Arkansas Razorbacks football player, Chris Bequette, announced this week that he would run for Arkansas lieutenant governor, becoming the fifth Republican to seek the state’s No. 2 office. Bequette, who played for the Razorbacks in 1984-87, announced his bid…
Well-known Arkansas car dealer Steve Landers said Monday that he’s considering running for Little Rock mayor in 2022. Landers is currently seeking feedback from city residents regarding improvements that they would like to see done as well as implemented initiatives.…
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Rutledge Calls for 2022 Ballot Proposal to Eliminate State Income Tax
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced a plan to put a constitutional amendment on the 2022 election ballot that would eliminate the state’s individual income tax. Rutledge, who is seeking the GOP gubernatorial nomination in 2022, said she wants…
At Arkansas Money & Politics, we like to keep our readership informed about developments around the state. That’s why we’re giving you a visual update on the construction and development of the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as…