Author: Roby Brock

Arkansas Lottery To Seek Police Powers

The Arkansas Lottery Commission renewed a request to seek police powers for the lottery program.

By the end of the night, a clearer picture of the political landscape will have emerged as the May 22 primary elections decide many races and the June 12 run-offs and the November 6 general election match-ups will be set.

Bloomberg: Huckabee A Centerpiece of Cumulus Media Strategy

Bloomberg Businessweek has in-depth story on the business strategy behind radio media giant, Cumulus. At the center is the new relationship between former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

Home Sales Tumble In April In State’s Biggest Markets

Home sales in Arkansas’ four largest metropolitan regions tumbled 9% during April versus the previous year. Compared to 2010, April home sales dropped a whopping 30%.

University of Arkansas Lands $1 Million Gift From Walmart, Walton Family

A combined $1 million gift from Walmart and the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation will fund the renovation and expansion of the current Sam M. Walton College of Business display, honoring Walmart’s founder, Sam Walton.

Petition Gatherers Face Tough Environment

Petition gathers for voter initiatives face tough odds to qualify their measures for the November ballot.

Arkansas Drops A Spot On Natural Gas List

Arkansas maintained its status as one of the top 10 largest marketers of natural gas in the U.S., but cheap wellhead prices and the industry’s switch to oil-rich shale plays could slow the state’s production in 2012.

Weekend Digest: Business Lessons From Led Zeppelin To Justin Bieber

Check out this collection of wide-ranging business stories from around the globe.

Weekend Digest: The Politics Of Private Prisons, Civil Unions And A Middle-class Tax Hike

Check out this collection of wide-ranging business stories from around the country.

Sheffield Nelson Disputes Job Claims Regarding Gas Tax

Sheffield Nelson, who is pushing for an increase in Arkansas’ natural gas severance tax rate, says that opponents of his measure have nothing to support their claims that jobs could be lost.

Bank Of The Ozarks Nabs Top Banking Honors

relationship advice Bank of the Ozarks has been named the top performing mid-sized publicly held bank in the nation for 2011 by the ABA Banking Journal in the May 2012…

More Employed In Arkansas During April

The estimated number of unemployed in Arkansas during April fell more than 2,800 to 100,628, and the state’s jobless rate fell to 7.2% from 7.4% in March.

Group Opposed To New Casinos Formed

A coalition of elected officials, law enforcement and religious leaders calling themselves Stop Casinos Now! have joined forces to oppose two ballot initiatives seeking to legalize more casinos in Arkansas.

Wal-Mart Beats Expectations With Across-the-board Sales Strength

Fueled by growth in its domestic and overseas operations, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. posted first quarter profits of $3.74 billion on sales of $112.27 billion and total revenue of $113.02 billion.

Former Wal-Mart COO Don Soderquist Discusses Mexican Bribery Scandal

Don Soderquist, former Wal-Mart Stores Chief Operating Officer and current founding executive of the Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics, offered thoughts on the latest scandal rocking the Bentonville-based retail giant.

Riverfest Recycling Effort To Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

Riverfest planners have added a new twist to this year’s event. Recycling your trash could make a wish come true.

Clinton Airport Signs 5-year Deal For Digital Advertising

The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock signed a new advertising arrangement that will guarantee a healthy revenue stream for the facility, while upgrading the airport’s signage.

Panel Reviews Individual, Corporate Income Taxes

The Joint Revenue and Tax Committee held its second meeting to review Arkansas’ tax code this time focusing on corporate and individual income taxes.

Governor’s Work-Life Balance Awards Honor 16 Employers

More than a dozen Arkansas employers were recognized on Tuesday (May 15) at the 10th annual Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards. The event honors businesses and employers that adopt strategies supportive…

Beebe Appoints 28 To Boards And Commissions

Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following education board appointment: Robert “Bunny” Adcock, Conway, to the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. Appointment expires January 14, 2015. Replaces Scott…