Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Congressman Mike Ross Exits Stage Right

After two decades of public service, a youthful 51-year old Mike Ross leaves Congress, elected office, and the public arena.

Delta Regional Authority Co-chair Sees Brighter Days Ahead

Small businesses are the key to transforming the Delta's economy and one major regional leader said it's time to “double-down” on these investments. Appearing on this week's edition of Talk…

Senate President Wants Bipartisan Medicaid Agreement, Sees Larger Tax Reform

The incoming Republican leader of the Arkansas State Senate sees a lot of action on Medicaid and tax reform – maybe beyond the regular legislative session.

ASU Chancellor To Travel To Mexico For Campus Expansion

Arkansas State University Chancellor Tim Hudson will travel to Querétaro, Mexico to continue due diligence on a project to expand the Jonesboro campus south of the border.

Lawmakers To Refer Treasurer Shoffner Practices For Criminal Review

State lawmakers said they would ask the Division of Legislative Audit to consider a law enforcement investigation of questionable bond transactions in State Treasurer Martha Shoffner’s office. Shoffner, a Democrat,…

Jobs Fair For Hawker Beechcraft Employees Held

On Thursday, hundreds of Hawker Beechcraft employees attended a jobs fair aimed at helping them find future employment. The event was held at the former Aerospace Education Center near the…

Arvest Bank Acquiring 29 Locations From Bank of America

Arvest Bank announced Thursday it has entered into an agreement with Bank of America to purchase 29 locations and most deposit accounts and loans associated with those locations, including 9 in Arkansas.

Capital Hotel Hires Joel Antunes As Executive Chef

The Capital Hotel has named James Beard Award-winning Chef Joël Antunes as its new executive chef. Antunes, presently working in London, will oversee the kitchen at Ashley’s in the Capital…

Bryan Harsin Named Head Football Coach At Arkansas State

Bryan Harsin, a 13-year coaching veteran, has been named as the head football coach at Arkansas State University. Harsin, a finalist for the 2009 Broyles Award recognizing the top assistant…

Delta Regional Authority Invests In El Dorado Business Incubator

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will invest nearly $200,000 into the El Dorado Incubator Environment – known as EDIE’s Village – to provide support for entrepreneurs across Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, and Union counties in south Arkansas.

New Chamber Chair French Hill Discusses 2013 Agenda

Delta Trust & Bank CEO French Hill is the incoming chairman of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, the economic development arm for the capital city and surrounding region. He lays out his agenda for 2013.

Davy Carter Preparing For Speaker’s Role

House Speaker-elect Rep. Davy Carter (R-Cabot) would fit right in to a fast-paced, energized Mountain Dew commercial – as a matter of fact, it might best describe the full court press style of leadership he’ll display in the upcoming legislative session.

Electronic Gambling Nears $2.5 Billion For 2012

With one month to go, casino-style gambling at Arkansas’ two racetracks is poised to top $2.5 billion for the year.

Dr. Jonathan Bates To Retire As Children’s Hospital CEO

Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) announced today that CEO Dr. Jonathan Bates will retire on June 30, 2013. His two decades at the helm will make him the second longest-serving CEO in the hospital’s history.

Beebe Says White House Meeting On Fiscal Cliff About ‘Compromise’

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) said his Tuesday meeting with President Obama and Vice-president Biden regarding the “fiscal cliff” being debated in Washington, D.C. was an effort to promote compromise.

Income Tax Growth Steadies State Revenues

Individual income taxes continue to support modest growth in Arkansas’ overall state revenues, as sales tax collections remain almost flat compared to forecast.

Griffin Wins Seat On Ways And Means Committee, Will Not Seek Higher Office In 2014

Arkansas’ Second District Congressman Tim Griffin (R) has been named to the powerful House Ways and Means committee, the chief tax-writing panel in the U.S. House of Representatives. The second-term Republican says he’ll not seek higher office in order to “concentrate on the committee’s important work.”