by - February 28, 2012 8:58 pm
A new Medicaid budget shortfall estimate — disputed by Gov. Mike Beebe (D) — has state lawmakers advocating for a more aggressive budget approach.
by - February 28, 2012 7:43 pm
Court officials released a special report that explains why the depleted Administration of Justice (AOJ) fund lost so much money in 2011 that Gov. Mike Beebe (D) has had to bail it out with emergency funds.
by - February 28, 2012 1:37 pm
Last month, we reported that Cong. Tim Griffin (R-Little Rock) called into question the U.S. Air Force’s award of a contract to a foreign competitor of U.S.-based Hawker Beechcraft. The Air Force has backed off the decision and delayed its award pending an investigation.
by - February 28, 2012 9:52 am
Are local political campaigns ready for the next technological leap?
by - February 28, 2012 9:45 am
Mountain Valley Spring Co. announced a new bottling agreement with TalkingRain Beverage Co. to produce that firm’s branded bottled water products.
by - February 27, 2012 6:13 pm
A report showing a decrease in housing-related debt and an increase in credit card and other forms of consumer debt is good news for the economy.
by - February 27, 2012 2:35 pm
For our central Arkansas audience, you’re likely to start seeing a major change in your curbside recycling program.
by - February 27, 2012 1:23 pm
Democratic Party of Arkansas chairman Will Bond hinted last week that he expected a third Democrat to enter the Fourth District race besides D.C. Morrison and State Sen. Gene Jeffress.
by - February 26, 2012 8:06 am
John Lyon with the Arkansas News Bureau offers a profile of House Minority Leader Rep. John Burris (R-Harrison).
by - February 25, 2012 11:55 am
First-term Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington of Jonesboro is weighing a First District Congressional run.
by - February 24, 2012 1:15 pm
The Arkansas Department of Workforce Services has received a $4.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train more than 1,500 Arkansans to become nurses.
by - February 24, 2012 12:59 pm
Arkansas export growth has been on the rise for more than a decade. New statistics show that in 2011 the state’s exports grew at a healthy 7% clip.
by - February 23, 2012 9:14 pm
A new Office of Global Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will serve as a resource for international education, service and research opportunities for UAMS employees…
by - February 23, 2012 9:12 pm
Dr. Jane Wayland has been named dean of the College of Business, according to Dr. Sandra Robertson, interim provost. Wayland, who was appointed acting dean of the college last month,…
by - February 23, 2012 8:37 pm
The first day of candidate filing opened in Arkansas and more than 197 candidates used the opening day to declare their candidacies. What are the early match-ups? Check out our complete lists.
by - February 23, 2012 3:07 pm
The U.S. Postal Service has decided against moving mail processing operations from Fayetteville to Little Rock, but will move processing operations from Harrison to Fayetteville.
by - February 23, 2012 12:14 pm
Welspun Pipe, which located in Little Rock’s Port Authority in 2007, announced its second facility expansion today, adding 200 new jobs and $100 million in new investment. It could be the foundation for even more.
by - February 23, 2012 8:20 am
A big fourth quarter propelled mall and online retailer Dillard’s, Inc. to a stellar year of profits.
by - February 22, 2012 11:04 pm
Arkansas’ housing market continues on a slow pace toward recovery, with low interest rates and economic uncertainty competing for the attention of potential home buyers.
by - February 22, 2012 9:55 pm
After several days of back-and-forth discussions, state lawmakers appear poised to complete their fiscal session work in short order.
