by - July 25, 2012 9:09 am
The New York Times reports that a bipartisan Congressional panel will open an inquiry into the data brokerage industry, and Little Rock-based Acxiom is one of the targets of the effort.
by - July 25, 2012 4:10 am
The Delta largely carried Arkansas economically and politically from 1836 to 1986. What caused the economic shift?
by - July 25, 2012 3:34 am
When the light bulb goes on, it usually signifies a bright idea. And about 5 years ago, Congress decided it would be a bright idea to change the energy standards for light bulbs used in your light fixtures and businesses. Thus, the passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
by - July 24, 2012 9:57 pm
A proposal to expand casino gambling in Arkansas looks like a long-shot to make the ballot and it will have to beat the odds to gain passage from Arkansas voters.
by - July 24, 2012 11:47 am
Sheffield Nelson said he would “suspend” his campaign to raise the state’s severance tax to a flat 7%.
by - July 24, 2012 7:01 am
A proposal to expand casino gambling in Arkansas fell far short in its efforts but gained a 30-day extension to make it up ground, according to Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office.
by - July 24, 2012 6:25 am
Two tax proposals to raise money for road construction both trail among voters, and public sentiment has not changed dramatically for either measure since March.
by - July 23, 2012 12:04 pm
The congressional ban on earmarks is closing the spigot on federal funding for two major water projects critical to eastern Arkansas farmers.
by - July 23, 2012 8:27 am
Editor's note: This opinion-editorial was provided by Shane Broadway, interim director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. His comments address a new department initiative aimed at getting former college…
by - July 23, 2012 8:21 am
Benny Gooden, superintendent of the Fort Smith School District, is the new president of the American Association of School Administrators. The AASA is a 14,000-member group of school administrators from…
by - July 23, 2012 12:49 am
United Water, a subsidiary of Suez Environment, has reached an agreement to sell its regulated water operations in Arkansas for $28.6 million to Liberty Utilities Co.
by - July 22, 2012 9:58 pm
Some of Arkansas’ top organizations have welcomed new executives to their ranks this year. Meet seven new kids on the block and see what’s on their agendas.
by - July 20, 2012 6:50 pm
For our weekend political readers: VIRGINIA IS FOR SPLIT-TICKET VOTERS Arkansans are known for splitting their local, state and national political tickets, but this year the focus of the Presidential…
by - July 20, 2012 6:49 pm
For our weekend business readers: THE FUTURE OF WIRELESS Trying to predict what's going to happen in the explosive wireless industry for the next five years might be like trying…
by - July 20, 2012 10:25 am
Enviro Tech Chemical Services Inc., a chemical company focused on food safety and water treatment, announced plans to expand its Helena-West Helena manufacturing facility.
by - July 20, 2012 9:28 am
Arkansas’ jobless rate fell in June to 7.2% as more workers exited the labor force and unemployment rolls.
by - July 19, 2012 4:35 pm
An effort to raise the severance tax to a flat 7% has failed to meet the signature threshold to be placed on the November ballot, but supporters will be given another 30 days to meet the legal requirement.
by - July 19, 2012 11:17 am
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille told state lawmakers that “cash is king” over any other economic incentive or tax policy.
by - July 19, 2012 10:52 am
Newport Television, LLC, the private equity group that owns two television stations in Little Rock, announced a deal on Thursday (July 19) to sell a slew of its stations to 3 different groups.
by - July 19, 2012 8:17 am
July 21 marks the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, yet many Main Street banks in Arkansas are still grappling with its ramifications.
