As the state legislature kicks into high gear, education and energy in Arkansas are hot topics on this week’s Talk Business & Politics.

Arkansas House and Senate Democrats continue pushing for higher teacher pay, filing a bill that would significantly raise teacher salaries across the board.

The law enforcement task force was formed by former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson in 2020 following the death of George Floyd to take a look and change the way policing is done in the Natural State.

A Malvern man who is two days away from turning 100 years old got a surprise he says is one of the best he has had in his life, getting his high school diploma.

North Little Rock is expanding its recreation options with the upcoming arrival of new pickleball courts. 

It's time for one of the biggest hunting and outdoor expos in Arkansas.

Ice update

A balloon release was held to honor the five Sylvan Hills students killed in a crash in Wyoming.

Three Russellville School District elementary students were taken to the hospital after eating candy that possibly contained THC.

It's been a tough week for those living in the community of Sherwood. Two current and three former Sylvan Hills high school students were killed in a car crash on Sunday night. The school and community have been mourning their loss and trying to honor them in every way they can.

Mills star Jabrae Shaw talks committing to Razorbacks as PWO

Lawmakers in a House Education Committee heard testimony related to a bill that would limit students' bathroom and trip accommodations to birth-assigned gender. The law would require districts to provide alternative facilities for transgender students.

The City of Little Rock has officially sworn in its new police chief.