by - January 22, 2013 5:23 pm
With Democrats in the legislative minority for the first time in 138 years, House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) said his party plans to be actively involved in many…
by - January 22, 2013 10:58 am
Two weeks ago, Wal-Mart announced plans to boost domestic spending and growth. Today, the Bentonville-based retail giant said it plans to add 37 supercenters and will expand its distribution network…
by - January 22, 2013 9:51 am
Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc., parent company to Allied Wireless Communications Corp., is selling its domestic retail wireless business operated under the Alltel name to AT&T in a $780 million all-cash transaction. Allied,…
by - January 20, 2013 11:05 pm
State Sen. David Sanders (R-Little Rock) and State Rep. Warwick Sabin (D-Little Rock) say they are committed to bringing “civility to politics” in the 89th General Assembly, which is Republican-controlled…
by - January 17, 2013 8:35 pm
Assuming Arkansas officials close the latest superproject deal, how would Amendment 82 work if the threshold and triggers are met? Here is what the law describes.
by - January 17, 2013 5:45 pm
State Senator Jake Files (R-Fort Smith), chair of the Senate Revenue and Tax Committee says early tax cut proposals in his committee will need to show revenue neutrality, and he…
by - January 17, 2013 11:44 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) named former Speaker of the House Robert Moore of Arkansas City to the Arkansas Highway Commission. how to get back your ex Moore was a leader…
by - January 16, 2013 9:22 pm
President Barack Obama (D) unveiled a major gun violence legislative and executive order package on Wednesday that is the result of a month-long effort to respond to the Newtown Sandy…
by - January 16, 2013 8:41 pm
Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. started the fourth quarter earnings season for Arkansas' publicly traded firms by reporting fourth quarter net income of $20.7 million, a 17.6% increase from one…
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…
