by - April 28, 2021 4:13 pm
Murphy USA sees Q1 profits drop
El Dorado-based Murphy USA on Wednesday (April 28) posted first quarter profits of $55.3 million on revenue of $3.537 billion as it moved forward with the integration of its Quick…
Author: Roby Brock
by - April 27, 2021 3:53 pm
Gun bill debate dominates last day of legislative session (UPDATED)
The final day of the regular session was a virtual shootout over a variety of gun bills aimed at correcting a controversial measure vetoed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Last Friday,…
by - April 26, 2021 4:02 pm
Senate overrides Gov. Hutchinson veto of gun bill
The Arkansas State Senate voted 21-12 Monday (April 26) to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of SB 298, a bill that would give state and local law enforcement the ability…
by - April 25, 2021 9:51 am
Sen. Cotton talks foreign policy, D.C. statehood, Supreme Court expansion and his political future
Still coy on running for President in 2024, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., offered a wide range of opinions in an interview Sunday (April 25) on foreign and domestic policy…
by - April 22, 2021 3:57 pm
Governor, legislative leaders tout budget management; outline plans to recess and hold special session this fall
The leaders of the two legislative chambers and Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined expectations for the end of the 93rd Arkansas General Assembly, and it should be an unprecedented and lengthy…
by - April 18, 2021 10:19 am
Governor outlines legislative accomplishments, disappointments
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has had a much more successful legislative session than headlines would suggest. The governor discussed his achievements and letdowns in a Talk Business & Politics interview that…
by - April 18, 2021 8:44 am
Gov. Hutchinson to form outside political group to shape national GOP policy, candidates in 2022
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson may not have formally committed to a 2024 Presidential run, but he’s raising his profile to be a national voice in the 2022 cycle. Hutchinson said…
by - April 16, 2021 3:03 pm
Governor has constitutional concerns on gun bill involving state, local law enforcement
A bill that gives state and local law enforcement the ability to not cooperate with federal law enforcement is problematic, according to Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The governor said Friday (April…
by - April 14, 2021 4:57 pm
Medicaid expansion bill fails in House for second straight day
Arkansas lawmakers considered a variety of bills on Wednesday (April 14), but the main drama centered on the state’s Medicaid program. For the second day in a row, House members…
by - April 11, 2021 12:01 pm
Health care leader says more persuasion needed on vaccines to reach herd immunity
The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care is a key partner with business and health leaders in trying to ramp up Arkansas vaccine deployment against COVID-19. CEO Ray Hanley said Arkansas…
by - April 11, 2021 11:24 am
House minority leader says people want transparency on hate crimes vote
House Minority Leader Rep. Tippi McCullough, D-Little Rock, said the abrupt ending to the Thursday (April 8) judiciary committee that debated a hate crimes bill has raised more questions than…
by - April 8, 2021 4:50 pm
‘Class protection’ bill passes House Judiciary committee after chairwoman quickly adjourns meeting
An alternative hate crimes bill led by House Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, and Senate President Jimmy Hickey, Jr., R-Texarkana, passed in House Judiciary committee Thursday (April 8) on a…
by - April 8, 2021 3:56 pm
House Revenue & Tax panel advances tax cuts, discusses future financial condition for state
Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday (April 8) approved tax cut measures in the House Revenue & Tax committee, including a larger exemption for used car taxes and a repeal of the…
by - April 8, 2021 12:25 pm
U.S. Rep. Hill introducing PPP change for calculating pandemic revenue losses
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, announced plans on Thursday (April 8) to introduce a change to the Paycheck Protection Program that he touted would help small businesses impacted by…
by - April 6, 2021 1:54 pm
Cold storage facility to spend $13 million, add 30 jobs in Maumelle
Cypress Cold Storage, a provider of temperature-controlled warehouse space and services for the food sector, announced Tuesday (April 6) the opening of the company’s expanded facility in Maumelle. Cypress Cold…
by - April 6, 2021 8:00 am
Leon Jones, Jr. to seek GOP nomination for Arkansas Attorney General
Leon Jones, Jr., who recently resigned his position as executive director of the state’s Fair Housing Commission, said two months ago he planned to run for Arkansas Attorney General in…
by - April 4, 2021 10:46 am
State Chamber chief says hate crimes law needed; pushing for employers to help with vaccines
State lawmakers should pass a newly filed hate crimes bill and Arkansas employers need to fully embrace vaccines for their workers. That’s the blunt assessment from Randy Zook, CEO of…
by - April 1, 2021 8:36 am
St. Bernards CEO reflects on lessons learned during COVID-19 pandemic
St. Bernards CEO Chris Barber has weathered plenty of disasters. The economic downturn of 2008-09 and the Jonesboro tornado both come to mind. Nothing could have prepared Barber for the…
by - March 31, 2021 2:39 pm
Little Rock Farmers’ Market to return May 1
The Little Rock Farmers’ Market will return on Saturday, May 1, officials announced Wednesday (March 31). The market, held in the downtown Little Rock River Market, has been postponed for…
by - March 31, 2021 2:05 pm
BSR REIT buys 3 Texas properties, sells Blytheville complex
BSR Real Estate Investment Trust announced Wednesday (March 31) it is acquiring a portfolio of three garden-style apartment communities in its core Texas markets for $195 million. The REIT is…