According to a post in Politico today, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford said that he does not plan to apply for a wavier to the new medical loss ratio (MLR) rules as several other states have done.  As part of the new health care reform legislation, the regulations require that health insurance companies spend at [...]

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The first debate/non-debate/forum/discussion/joint press conference/whatever for the Republican Presidential primary is tonight in New Hampshire, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity. According to their blog, it will included Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum, Michele Bachmann, and Herman Cain.  Their blog says that this will be “the first opportunity the presidential candidates will have to detail [...]

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A major corporate tax filing deadline is due on Monday, May 2nd.

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OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Secretary of State Mark Martin Announces “Come to the Capitol” Events for May Little Rock, Ark. – Secretary of State Mark Martin invites people from across the state to “Come to the Capitol” and take part in the great events planned over the next week. Monday, May 2 8:00 a.m. -Art display, All Week, [...]

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Arkansas is in the middle of severe weather season, and we’ve received strong reminders of that throughout the past month. This week, I’ve asked Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford to talk about how the Arkansas Insurance Department serves Arkansans, both in times of disaster, and when other insurance issues arise. Following storms and floods such as [...]

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Governor Beebe today toured flood damage in Washington and Benton Counties.

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The Disability Rights Center of Arkansas sends word of another adverse finding by federal regulators against this Arkansas State Hospital. The shortcomings are in recordkeeping, treatment and staffing. The state must submit a corrective plan by May 9. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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VILONIA — Four days after being devastated by a tornado, several Vilonia businesses are back in operation.

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VAN BUREN — A Van Buren teacher prayed over her class, handed out individualized pocket Bible verses and posted Bible verses on her classroom wall, according to some parents.

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University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees Chairman Carl Johnson said Thursday one goal of a new UA system president will be to more equitably distribute money between campuses.

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