by - August 2, 2012 11:16 am
In the coming months, state lawmakers and key constitutional officers will be making critical decisions on Arkansans’ options for health insurance through Medicaid, an insurance exchange, or the pure free market. Interestingly, all state elected officials have the ability to opt into a generous state health insurance plan and more than half have done just that.
by - August 2, 2012 10:38 am
In a letter to employees released this morning, Hawker Beechcraft says it has notified state workforce officials of plans to reduce its workforce affecting 170 employees.
by - August 2, 2012 10:02 am
Arkansas’ first month of tax revenue in the new fiscal year was a net positive.
by - August 2, 2012 1:08 am
The Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) released an economic impact study that suggests the health care industry in Arkansas accounts for 75,000 jobs and generates up to $10.3 billion in annual economic activity.
by - July 31, 2012 3:32 pm
A House Republican leader has emailed GOP candidates encouraging them to sign a “no new tax pledge” to help in their campaign fundraising efforts and because tax hikes won’t be proposed under a Republican majority, although an exemption in the pledge would allow for wiggle room.
by - July 31, 2012 11:44 am
State Sen. Johnny Key (R-Mountain Home) says his Republican colleagues are advocating a slower approach to Medicaid reform to test assumptions about economic projections and to ensure a more accurate budgeting process.
by - July 31, 2012 8:34 am
In a recent Arkansas Times column, Dr. Jay Barth, professor of political science at Hendrix College, explores the history of how Arkansas’ ballot and initiative process has evolved.
by - July 31, 2012 7:38 am
Trucking giant Arkansas Best Corp. showed a $11.8 million second quarter profit in part thanks to an $8 million tax benefit that worked in the company’s favor.
by - July 30, 2012 3:09 pm
The Wall Street Journal's takes a look at changing dynamics in the world of financing a college education. While federal student loans have been a traditional option for many parents…
by - July 30, 2012 2:19 pm
Dr. Michael Pakko with UALR’s Institute for Economic Advancement says economic conditions in Arkansas are improving, but not at a fast enough pace to generate enthusiasm.
by - July 30, 2012 10:22 am
First Orion — parent company of PrivacyStar, a smartphone services firms — says it will add 121 new $79,000 a year jobs in Conway as it moves to a new location in the central Arkansas city.
by - July 27, 2012 4:09 pm
Privately-held Little Rock-based Metropolitan National Bank reported a $423,000 second quarter loss for the period ending June 30, 2012.
by - July 27, 2012 8:14 am
Active CEO leadership groups in central and northwest Arkansas have pushed those regions to the forefront of the state’s economy. Add Fort Smith to the list of those wanting to emulate that success.
by - July 27, 2012 7:59 am
With eyebrows raised by the high invalidation rate of signatures on several potential ballot issues, the Secretary of State’s office said Thursday it may call for an investigation after a grace period to collect more signatures is completed.
by - July 27, 2012 7:48 am
Second District Rep. Tim Griffin (R) did something few freshman lawmakers ever do – he passed a bill that he was the lead sponsor on.
by - July 27, 2012 7:39 am
how to get back my ex girlfriend The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board recommended two applicants for interview for the state agency's director post, while expressing disappointment with the depth…
by - July 26, 2012 3:54 pm
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. reported net income of $934,791 for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, an improvement from year-ago earnings when the Tontitown-based trucking firm posted a $692,000 profit.
by - July 26, 2012 8:31 am
can i get my ex girlfriend back Simmons First National Corp. reported second quarter net income of $6.5 million, slightly below the $6.7 million it earned one year ago. “We…
by - July 25, 2012 6:11 pm
Deltic Timber Corp. reported second quarter net income of $3.5 million, up 71% from a year ago when quarterly profits topped $2 million.
by - July 25, 2012 1:23 pm
Republican legislative leaders in the House and Senate asked the Beebe administration to slow the process for a potential Medicaid expansion and to consider a laundry list of reforms.
