by - January 16, 2013 5:46 pm
House Majority Leader Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) says the Republican majorities in the Arkansas legislature will deliver on their promise to propose a conservative agenda of new state laws.
by - January 15, 2013 6:03 pm
The state’s top economic development chief offers his thoughts on a wide range of economic development policies to be considered in the 89th General Assembly.
by - January 15, 2013 1:11 pm
Little Rock-based Baptist Health and a group of more than 200 physicians announced a major initiative today aimed at reducing health care costs through utilizing technology for efficiency, constructing “pay-for-performance”…
by - January 15, 2013 12:53 am
After 30 years in public service, Gov. Mike Beebe (D) made his final regular session State of the State address to lawmakers on Tuesday.
by - January 14, 2013 7:51 pm
The inaugural edition of our Talk Business Arkansas daily update has arrived. In today's webcast/podcast, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett analyzes the opening day of the session. With 30-somethings…
by - January 14, 2013 2:37 pm
Republicans were sworn into leadership positions today in the Arkansas House and Senate as the GOP officially became the majority party in the state legislature. With a 21-14 advantage in…
by - January 14, 2013 2:32 pm
We promised you a few more changes were coming. Talk Business Arkansas' latest magazine is hitting mailboxes across the state this week. In the most current issue — which is…
by - January 11, 2013 12:03 pm
In the midst of a major bribery probe that originated in its Mexican operations, Wal-Mart has named a new chief for its Latin America division. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. today announced…
by - January 10, 2013 11:49 pm
It wasn’t even a photo finish. Casino-style gambling at Arkansas’ two racetracks crossed the finish line in December setting a new annual record for electronic games of skill (EGS) wagers.
by - January 10, 2013 8:11 am
For nearly a decade, natural gas drilling in Arkansas has been accused of harming the drinking water in the Fayetteville Shale play. On Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey gave the…
by - January 9, 2013 1:42 pm
Effective Feb. 1, 2013, Darrin Williams, a lawyer and current Democratic Arkansas State Representative, will be the new CEO of Southern Bancorp, Inc. Southern is a community development bank that…
by - January 8, 2013 3:00 pm
The Walton Family Foundation said it has surpassed $300 million in investments in charter schools in the U.S. The Bentonville-based non-profit said it has helped create 1,437 charter schools since…
by - January 8, 2013 2:52 pm
Murphy Oil Corp. announced the appointment of R. Andrew Clyde as President and CEO of Murphy Oil USA, Inc., the U.S. retail marketing subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp. Murphy Oil…
by - January 8, 2013 2:10 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, the only declared Democrat for Governor, met with the press to answer questions about an admitted affair, declaring he remained in the race and dispelling rumors that he says are unfounded.
by - January 7, 2013 3:28 pm
A confident, comfortable and cooperative Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said he expects his final regular legislative session to be “just fine” despite Republican majorities in both chambers of the legislature….
by - January 7, 2013 2:38 pm
In a pre-session interview, Speaker-elect Rep. Davy Carter (R) and Sen. Michael Lamoureux (R) said they favored using existing surplus funds and projected revenue growth to shore up a projected…
by - January 6, 2013 12:44 pm
Tuesday morning, January 8, at 10 a.m., Talk Business Arkansas will launch its latest installment of “Talk Politics,” our Q&A session with Gov. Mike Beebe (D). If you want to…
by - January 6, 2013 12:06 pm
Entergy Arkansas chief executive Hugh McDonald assessed his company’s response to the recent winter storm and what may happen next.
by - January 4, 2013 8:16 am
PR Week reports that Japanese communications giant Dentsu Network has acquired Mitchell Communications Group, a Fayetteville-based public relations firm that does business with Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, Procter and…
by - January 3, 2013 9:58 pm
The Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corp. (AECC) announced an agreement with a Kansas wind farm to purchase wind energy for its Arkansas customers. The Kansas-based Flat Ridge 2 Wind Farm —…
