Author: Roby Brock

Roby Brock

Oaklawn, Southland Set Record Months For Electronic Gambling

Arkansas’ two legal casinos posted their best months in history for electronic games of skill (EGS) wagering as both tracks benefited from heavy visitor traffic.

State Chamber Supports Health Care Challenge

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas has joined a legal effort to challenge the controversial federal healthcare reform act, but the move is more about seeking an answer to a “narrow position” rather than a judgment on the need for healthcare reform.

Two Arkansas Manufacturers Honored By USDA At White House

The White House and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) honored 71 manufacturing businesses recently at a White House event to recognize the success of manufacturing in rural America, including…

Kristen Vandaveer Joins Mangan Holcomb PR Department

Kristen Vandaveer of Conway has joined Mangan Holcomb Partners as a public relations account executive. In this role, she will be responsible for the management and execution of client PR…

Tennille Named Permanent AEDC Director, Bryles To Head Livestock & Poultry (UPDATED)

It would appear that Gov. Beebe has found a permanent replacement to head the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

Nuclear Tech Firm Locating In Russellville, Will Add 25 Jobs

Precision Surveillance Corp. said it will locate a new $1.5 million manufacturing facility in Russellville adding 25 jobs in the region.

Commission Renames Little Rock Airport For Bill and Hillary Clinton

The Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission voted unanimously today to rename Little Rock National Airport in honor of Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Davy’s Daunting Task: The Push For Tax Reform Faces High Hurdles

Rep. Davy Carter’s interim call to review the entire state tax code should be a highly educational experience, but the chance to overhaul Arkansas’ tax system will face real world hurdles.

Ellington, Holloway Round Out Challengers In First District Congressional Race

Democratic Congressional hopeful Scott Ellington and Green Party candidate Jacob Holloway explain their candidacies in two radio interviews.

GOP Policy Plan Won’t Be A Big Mystery

House Republicans in the state legislature are expected to roll out a policy plan that might serve as the foundation for their candidates hoping to take the House majority this fall. What that agenda might be won’t be much of a mystery based on public comments and interviews on the subject from the Arkansas blog-o-sphere.

Pryor: Keystone Project To Be ‘Wrapped Up’ After Presidential Election

The controversial Keystone Pipeline project, which was put on hold by the Obama administration over environmental concerns, is likely to be developed after the November 2012 election, says U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D).

Silicon Valley Firm Adds Wesley Clark To Its Board

SoloPower has added General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and a former U.S. Presidential candidate, to its board of directors as an independent director.

QR Energy To Acquire Oil Assets In Arkansas For $230 Million

Houston-based QR Energy said it will acquire predominantly oil properties located in four states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Michigan.

Governor Beebe Appoints 46 To Boards and Commissions

Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Christian “Trey” Ashcraft, Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Appointment expires January 14, 2021. Replaces Wade…

State Energy Group Selects New Leadership

The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and sister 501 C3 group, Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), both announced the election of new chairmen, Gary McChesney and Ron Bell. McChesney is…

Alliance Rubber Bounces Along Despite Tough Economy

Alliance Rubber Co. in Hot Springs continues to innovate to maintain its market position.

Veach: Direct Payment Loss Could Zap $244 Million From Arkansas Economy

Direct payments for row crop farmers, which are prevalent in Arkansas, may be on the chopping block in the new federal farm bill. Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach lays out the economic consequences.

Arkansas Rep Artistic Director Gets PR Award

Arkansas Repertory Theater artistic director Bob Hupp was honored last week by the Arkansas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) with its Diamond Award, the highest honor…

Arkansas Wind Energy Jobs Tied To Tax Credit

One of Arkansas’ fastest-growing manufacturing sectors has a strong tailwind behind it, but recent momentum could stall if Congress doesn’t extend federal tax credits for renewable energy sources, industry trade officials say. 