Author: Roby Brock

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.