On Capitol View this week, an Arkansas lawmaker faces potential expulsion from the House after pleading no contest to not paying state income taxes from 2012 to 2017.The House will vote Friday on the resolution to by House Speaker Matthew Shepherd to expel State Representative Mickey Gates.Plus, controversy over how much local control the State Boa…

On Capitol View this week, gambling operations are expanding across the state.The passage of Amendment 100 has allowed for licensing of two new casinos, pending the approval of Pope County residents, and with construction underway in Pine Bluff.Southland in West Memphis, and Oaklawn in Hot Springs have expanded their gaming, and a multi-million dol…

On Capitol View this week, a panel joins Mallory Brooks to discuss vaping.State lawmakers addressed new concerns about the health effects of e-cigarettes at a joint committee meeting this week. Among the concerns, leaders are working to keep new tobacco products out of the hands of children. The panel consists of Dr. Sherman Whitfield with the Pula…

On Capitol View this week, Jessi Turnure speaks with Bob Clausen from Washington, D.C. about the latest national, and local political headlines.Plus, State Senators Bob Ballinger and Joyce Elliott discuss recent decisions by retailers regarding some guns and ammunition.Autor: Sunday morning talk on Arkansas politics

On Capitol View this week, the State has controlled the Little Rock School District for five years. At recent meetings, numerous people have expressed the desire to see the district turned back over to local control.Plus, the minimum age for buying cigarettes begins to climb.That and other topics are shared with a spokesperson with the Department o…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Capitol View this week, State Senator Trent Garner discusses his "We the People" tour.Garner has met with people in the timber, metal and nursing fields to learn about their concerns.Plus, a lot of people are concerned about the high number of robocalls.Attorneys General from across the country gathered to discuss principles…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Capitol View this week, 2nd District Congressman French Hill joins Mallory Brooks to discuss recent events across the country, as well as opportunity zones in Arkansas.Also, Dr. Joe Thompson from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement talks about new laws going into effect, including an expanded ban on texting and drivin…

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin joins Mallory Brooks to discuss a wide range of topics, including the two mass shootings last weekend.He also talks about his efforts to encourage apprenticeships.Griffin says business leaders can play a key role in educating the workforce of the future in Arkansas.Plus, a look to the future and his plan to run for G…