by - April 16, 2025 8:06 pm
Governor reveals two vetoes on final day of session
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Wednesday (April 16) announced two vetoes — a bill veto and a line-item veto — her first two vetoes of the 95th General Assembly. Her first…
Author: Roby Brock
by - April 16, 2025 4:15 pm
Legislative session adjourns after 93 days, will sine die May 5
Ninety-three days into the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, state lawmakers concluded their business and recessed with the prospect of returning on May 5 to officially sine die. Legislators finished their…
by - April 15, 2025 7:44 pm
Amazon planning major distribution center at Little Rock Port Authority
Central Arkansas will be home to another major investment from online retail giant Amazon, local economic officials revealed Tuesday (April 15). Early Tuesday, Little Rock Port Authority officials approved a…
by - April 13, 2025 8:37 am
Sen. Cotton discusses upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks, tariff strategies
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said military force is certainly on the table if U.S.-Iran talks to curb Iran’s nuclear capabilities do not result in concessions from Tehran. In an…
by - April 10, 2025 9:02 pm
Senate advances right to bear arms amendment; Senate leader says prison funding likely stalled
The Arkansas Senate voted 28-7 Thursday (April 10) to advance a proposed constitutional amendment to protect the right to keep and bear arms. SJR 11, by Sen. John Payton, R-Wilburn,…
by - April 9, 2025 7:22 pm
PBM bill heads to governor; Senate prison funding bill pauses
A bill to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas comfortably cleared the Senate on Wednesday (April 9), but Gov. Sarah Sanders has not signaled her support…
by - April 9, 2025 6:35 pm
Study: Venture Center generates more than $62.3 million for Arkansas
A new study conducted for The Venture Center shows that the startup hub had a $62.3 million economic impact on Arkansas over a five-year period. The report, conducted by Boyette…
by - April 7, 2025 12:56 pm
Longevity app 101+ launches in Little Rock
With advances in science and health and thanks to the growing advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a Little Rock tech firm and regional hospital unveiled Monday (April 7) a new…
by - April 6, 2025 9:01 pm
Economic development bills working their way through Legislature
A package of economic development reform bills is making progress through both ends of the State Capitol as the 95th General Assembly counts down its final full week. Two measures…
by - April 6, 2025 9:00 am
Presenting the 2025 Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Award finalists
As we enter the second quarter of 2025, it’s time to recognize some outstanding businesses in our community through our annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards, presented by Arvest Bank….
by - April 2, 2025 8:08 pm
House panel approves ‘Citizens Only’ voting amendment; Senate defeats prison funding bill again
After a grueling day of debate at the State Capitol that lasted until nearly 8 p.m., lawmakers on the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee recommended one proposed constitutional…
by - April 1, 2025 4:20 pm
Senate downs prison appropriation bill, passes state employee pay plan
The Arkansas State Senate on Tuesday (April 1) defeated an appropriation bill that would have provided $750 million in spending authority for the Department of Corrections to build a new…
by - April 1, 2025 8:45 am
Molly McNulty joins Bowen School of Law in key leadership role
Molly McNulty has been named the director of development and external relations at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. “I am thrilled to be joining my…
by - March 31, 2025 7:26 pm
House State Agencies Committee whittles constitutional amendment proposals to 5
The Arkansas House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs on Monday (March 31) narrowed down its choices for potential constitutional amendments to refer to voters in November 2026. The full legislature…
by - March 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Presenting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Award finalists
For several weeks, we have been soliciting the region’s business community for nominations for our first recognition program of the year: the Northeast Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards, presented by Arvest…
by - March 30, 2025 9:33 am
Commerce Secretary sees Arkansas bucking economic uncertainty for now
Arkansas’ Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald is excited for the state’s GDP standing and labor participation rate, but he recognizes that national uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs policies are causing…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Washington Regional aiming for Level I trauma center, CEO discusses healthcare financing
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - March 29, 2025 12:47 pm
Onyx Coffee Lab sees growth in Northwest Arkansas, beyond
Legend has it that a goat farmer in Ethiopia discovered coffee beans in the ninth century. He noticed that after his goats ate the “cherries” of a particular tree in…
by - March 25, 2025 10:32 pm
Ozark United FC releases plans for mixed-use development at stadium site
A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…
by - March 25, 2025 6:45 pm
Southwest Power Pool COO: Peak electricity demand could rise 50% in next decade
In testimony before Congress on Tuesday (March 25), Southwest Power Pool COO Lanny Nickell said his regional transmission organization’s planners predict electricity needs in its footprint may grow by 50%…