On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

The governor's tax cut plan is awaiting his signature. What's left on the session agenda? State Senate President Jim Hendren, R-Sulphur Springs, joins us to discuss.

Inmate labor in Arkansas works for free. Only one other state deploys this arrangement, but one legislator wants to stop this practice. State Rep. Vivian Flowers, D-Pine Bluff, is our guest.

And Blue Zones, Red Barns and Green buds. Northwest Arkansas Business Journal editor Paul Gatling wraps up a plethora of news from Northwest Arkansas.

On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

Republican women are dreaming BIG. We'll sit down with Sens. Jane English and Breanne Davis to discuss UAMS, broadband expansion, reading initiatives and casinos.

Ethics, tax cuts, and highways are also on the legislative agenda. House Revenue and Tax committee chairman Joe Jett and Sen. Keith Ingram join us for a conversation about what happens next.

The business news rolls on. Tyson Foods makes a big announcement to grow their stake outside of the U.S. Jonesboro adds jobs ahead of schedule. And, four new members are inducted in the state's business hall of fame.

On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

A breakthrough at the state capitol on taxes. The governor announces a plan that will likely get other big items moving in the legislative session. Senate Republican Majority Leader Bart Hester is our guest.

A Democratic newcomer makes a splash. Rep. Nicole Clowney introduces legislation to help firefighters. Equally important, how is this legislative freshman finding the first weeks of the session?

And for insight on the two new leaders of the legislature - Senate President Jim Hendren and Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd - columnist John Brummett discusses his new profile of the men.

On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

The government shutdown and border wall funding debate continues despite a reprieve. Republican Cong. French Hill reacts to the month-long ordeal. Plus, Democratic Party of Arkansas chairman Michael John Gray offers his rebuttal.

From the state capitol, the governor's transformation of state government legislation begins its long journey. Rep. Andy Davis, R-Little Rock, who'll be shepherding the bill on the House side, joins us to discuss this plus the latest on the highway funding debate. 

ALICE. It describes a set of lower income Arkansans who are asset limited, income constrained, and employed. Dr. Karama Neal from Southern Bancorp Community Partners and Entergy's Patty Riddlebarger are our roundtable guests.

On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics:

The government shutdown continues with no apparent end in sight. U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., offers his take on why a solution seems so elusive.

At the state capitol, the legislative session begins. After a week of inaugurations and organization, it's time to get to heavy lifting. House Minority Leader Rep. Charles Blake, D-Little Rock, explains how Democrats plan to conduct business this session.

And, more from our recent executive roundtable. What's in store for 2019? Economist Mervin Jebaraj, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux, and State Chamber CEO Randy Zook are our guests.