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…
by - June 5, 2013 5:47 pm
Matt Hass, executive director for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, says his group may roll out its own version of a tort reform amendment based on new polling data.
by - June 4, 2013 12:25 pm
Five insurance carriers submitted letters of intent to participate in Arkansas’ forthcoming health insurance exchanges, according to the state Insurance Department. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas, Celtic/Novasys, QualChoice of…
by - June 4, 2013 10:00 am
Arkansas’ revenue picture looks strong as the state heads into the final month of its fiscal year. Collections topped $5 billion for the first time in state history.
by - June 3, 2013 11:03 am
Tyson Foods, Inc. will acquire the assets of Claridge Corp.’s Circle Foods, LLC, a producer of frozen and refrigerated handheld Mexican foods, uncooked tortillas and Indian flatbreads. Terms of the…
by - June 2, 2013 11:24 pm
Nearly two years after the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund found itself $360 million in the hole, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) says the jobless safety net has paid back…
by - June 2, 2013 10:20 pm
Secretary of State Mark Martin’s (R) office has distributed its first draft of the rules it is proposing to implement the controversial voter ID law approved in the recent legislative…
by - May 30, 2013 5:24 pm
Days after two TV ad campaigns began slamming Sen. Mark Pryor (D) from the left and right, the state’s senior senator responded with his own television spot.
by - May 29, 2013 7:43 pm
Democratic Secretary of State candidate Susan Inman says her elections experience makes her a strong candidate for the office. Inman, who has directed Pulaski County elections and served as Director…
by - May 28, 2013 3:21 pm
Arkansas Poultry Federation president and former State Rep. Marvin Childers is considering a run for Arkansas Attorney General. On Tuesday (May 28), Childers tells Talk Business Arkansas that he has…
by - May 23, 2013 5:50 pm
Earlier this fiscal year, Bentonville-based America’s Car-Mart warned that “competitive pressures” could squeeze profitability. That prediction came true, but the Bentonville-based used car dealership still scored a solid quarter and…
by - May 22, 2013 9:21 pm
Look where you want for an indication of the small business environment in Arkansas and you can pretty much find any scenario. The ASBTDC’s Janet Roderick explains what her operations are experiencing.
