by - June 26, 2013 8:09 pm
It’s been a solid month since Charles Robinson was named by Gov. Mike Beebe to serve out the remainder of State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s term. What’s been happening at the office?
by - June 26, 2013 3:06 pm
There is more to report – and speculate – after yesterday’s mega-merger announcement that Home Bancshares of Conway will acquire Liberty Bancshares of Jonesboro in a $280 million stock-and-cash deal….
by - June 25, 2013 3:43 pm
Conway-based Home Bancshares, parent company of Centennial Bank, will acquire Jonesboro-based Liberty Bancshares in a deal that will give the merged financial institution a statewide footprint of 92 branches and an overall banking operation with $7.1 billion in assets.
by - June 25, 2013 2:23 pm
In a Monday speech at Georgetown University, President Barack Obama gave a preview of forthcoming major initiatives to address climate change and environmental concerns. The President is expected to unveil…
by - June 24, 2013 9:00 pm
The waiver request to federal officials for the Arkansas legislature’s “private option” took a critical step toward implementation on Monday (June 24). State Medicaid officials released a public notice to…
by - June 21, 2013 9:30 am
The Arkansas jobless rate in May rose to 7.3% and the April rate of 7.1% was revised upward to 7.2%. According to U.S. Labor Department data and the Arkansas Department…
by - June 21, 2013 7:10 am
A little more than a week after the U.S. Senate passed its bipartisan version of a five-year farm bill, the House of Representatives couldn’t muster enough votes from either side of the aisle to pass a competing measure.
by - June 20, 2013 12:59 pm
In a report from subscription-based Natural Gas Intelligence’s Shale Daily, the Arkansas Geological Survey’s Ed Ratchford said low natural gas prices have slowed production activity, but he predicted drilling will…
by - June 19, 2013 8:26 pm
Earlier this month, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) introduced a new framework of standards that accounting leaders say could reduce costs and streamline financial reporting for small businesses.
by - June 17, 2013 8:02 pm
In his “State of the Judiciary” speech to the Arkansas Bar, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah sees a threat to the future of the state’s independent judicial system.
by - June 15, 2013 4:21 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross and Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter mutually endorsed each other and promised to work jointly to create more jobs in Arkansas if elected.
by - June 13, 2013 11:48 am
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) and U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer are filing a joint lawsuit against ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. and Mobil Pipeline Co. for violations of state and federal…
by - June 13, 2013 10:15 am
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) has been taking shots from liberal and conservative groups, but this week one conservative cause is providing him political cover. The Arkansas members of the…
by - June 12, 2013 5:39 pm
A slew of tax changes are on tap July 1 and beyond for Arkansas shoppers and businesses. How will you and your business be affected?
by - June 11, 2013 5:39 pm
Voters may get a chance to decide whether or not to keep the “private option” plan approved by state lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Mike Beebe.
by - June 11, 2013 10:17 am
Arkansas Highway Commissioner John Burkhalter will seek the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in 2014, Talk Business has learned. Several sources have confirmed that Burkhalter will pursue the Arkansas Lt….
by - June 10, 2013 4:34 pm
Arkansas highway commissioner John Burkhalter says he will announce for statewide office on Tuesday, but which office he’ll seek remains a mystery. Burkhalter’s name has floated for months as a…
by - June 9, 2013 8:48 am
Former U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln chimes in on Mark Pryor, Arkansas politics, and a new business cause she’s championing for independent contractors.
by - June 8, 2013 10:24 am
Five months into the year, electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers at Oaklawn and Southland neared the $1.5 billion mark as both tracks saw smaller percentage increases in casino-style gambling.
by - June 6, 2013 4:31 pm
Public and private energy officials are raising the profile of energy efficiency later this month as they kick of “Tighten Up” week on Monday, June 24. The week-long awareness campaign…
