by - February 21, 2012 1:02 am
They will haggle over money this week, but political willpower and a tricky parliamentary timetable will impose arbitrary deadlines that could lead to a quick deal or a longer stalemate.
by - February 20, 2012 11:21 pm
Seven consumer safety advocate groups filed suit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December to urge more study of potential risks associated with nanotechnology.
by - February 20, 2012 11:18 pm
Members of the Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund announced a $130,000 donation to the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.
by - February 20, 2012 11:17 pm
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Little Rock chapter hosted its annual ADDY awards on Saturday. The event recognizes excellence in the field of advertising. Of the 375 professional and student…
by - February 20, 2012 1:39 am
A President’s words can inspire after decades and centuries. This phenomenon is what attracts so many to politics and offers hope that, even in our seemingly divided worlds, we’re not that far apart.
by - February 19, 2012 10:48 pm
Walmart says it has reached an agreement to increase its investment in the holding company of Yihaodian, an eCommerce website in China. The move will bring Walmart’s ownership stake in Yihaodian to approximately 51%.
by - February 18, 2012 1:15 pm
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett offers a Q&A session with himself to explain the ins-and-outs of the current budget debate at the state capitol.
by - February 18, 2012 11:09 am
Low natural gas prices, a mild winter, and strong inventories have drillers reducing their exploration efforts. That combination of factors will lead to lower utility bills for consumers.
by - February 18, 2012 10:47 am
The group opposing former gas executive Sheffield Nelson’s severance tax proposal, Arkansans for Jobs & Affordable Energy, has gotten very serious, very fast.
by - February 18, 2012 10:44 am
The Arkansas Energy Office, a division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, said it is re-opening the state’s Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program with $1.4 million in funds.
by - February 17, 2012 7:00 pm
Thanks to some of the capitol crew for sharing their photos through Twitter, e-mail and smartphones.
by - February 17, 2012 11:13 am
Caterpillar has selected a location near Athens, Georgia for a new $200 million hydraulic excavator manufacturing facility. Arkansas economic officials had been working to land the plant in state, possibly in Fort Smith.
by - February 17, 2012 12:52 am
Oklahoma’s Governor is pursuing a radical overhaul in the Sooner State’s personal income tax structure and Arkansas policy makers say the Natural State will feel the pressure to respond.
by - February 17, 2012 12:51 am
About 110 business leaders from central and Northwest Arkansas gathered Thursday night at the University of Arkansas to talk about plans to work together to improve Arkansas’ economy.
by - February 16, 2012 11:09 pm
Foreclosure activity continued to stall in January with 274 new delinquency filings for the entire state, well below the 1,908 during January 2011.
by - February 16, 2012 11:07 pm
About 100 workers near Wynne will be laid off after a company decided not to rebuild one of three buildings after a fire disaster last year.
by - February 16, 2012 8:41 pm
All-you-can-eat catfish buffets are becoming a thing of the past as restaurants struggle to stay afloat, according to industry operators. How might that impact Arkansas’ catfish farmers and restaurants?
by - February 16, 2012 1:02 pm
By a 81-15 margin, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a resolution that will allow a non-budget bill to be introduced in the fiscal session.
by - February 16, 2012 10:05 am
In celebration of Black History Month, the Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus (ADBC) will host its eighth annual King-Kennedy Dinner at the Metroplex Event Center in Little Rock at 7pm. The…
by - February 16, 2012 9:25 am
The University of Arkansas will honor Alice Walton with an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters at its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12.
