Talk Business Poll Shows Differing Results for Ballot Issues

Talk Business recently conducted a scientific poll in conjunction with Hendrix College on three major ballot issues facing Arkansans. In short, it appears that Arkansans would likely defeat efforts to raise the sales tax by a half-cent and raise the severance tax on natural gas to 7%. Another issue polled dealt with changing Arkansas campaign and ethics laws to ban legislators from receiving any gifts from lobbyists, among other things. This issue appears to have very strong support and looks like it would easily pass at the ballot box. To read more about the poll results, click here. We asked Roby Brock, executive producer of Talk Business, about doing a poll on medical marijuana. He signaled that this was a good idea and he’d try to do one next time around.

Today’s THV: Tragedy Funds Set Up for Jacksonville Firefighter

Jacksonville firefighter, Captain Donald Jones, was killed in the line of duty after 31 years with the Jacksonville Fire Deptartment. Two others with the department—engineer Jason Bowman and Officer Daniel DiMatteo—were injured.Tragedy funds have been set up in their honor. Click here to read more about how you can donate. Thanks to Today’s THV for spreading the word. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends of these brave men, and for everyone affected by this tragedy.

Values Bus Tour Coming to Arkansas

The Heritage Foundation and FRC Action have sponsored a bus tour that’s making its way around the country. The tour is called the “Your Money, Your Values, Your Vote 2012 National Tour,” and it’s coming to Arkansas! Join the Values Bus at three stops in Arkansas—one in Texarkana and two in Little Rock! Click here to learn more about the tour. We hope to see you at one of the tour’s Arkansas stops!