by - March 25, 2015 5:16 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will turn to the Sunshine State for his new director of economic development. What skills does Mike Preston bring to the task of job creation and retention?
by - March 19, 2015 9:37 am
The Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee delayed action on an amendment to SB 2, which more fully outlines how lawmakers will oversee executive branch rules and regulations. Arkansas voters…
by - March 18, 2015 7:33 am
Windstream’s chief executive officer Tony Thomas discusses the challenges and opportunities on the Little Rock telecom’s horizons.
by - March 17, 2015 1:29 pm
Keeping with his campaign rhetoric, Gov. Asa Hutchinson met with reporters on Tuesday to tout three measures designed to realign workforce education efforts in Arkansas. Surrounded by cabinet members and…
by - March 13, 2015 9:25 pm
Former Arkansas Agriculture Secretary and former Riceland Foods CEO Richard Bell passed away on Friday, Talk Business & Politics has confirmed. Bell, a 2003 inductee in the state’s Business Hall of Fame,…
by - March 11, 2015 12:31 pm
The controversy involving the handling of Rep. Justin Harris’ adoption of three girls ratcheted up on Wednesday with the House Minority Leader calling on the West Fork Republican legislator to…
by - March 11, 2015 12:05 am
David Moody, father of 18-year old Overwatch CEO Josh Moody, has launched a new blog to chart his journey of navigating his teenage son through his startup business. Overwatch is…
by - March 8, 2015 9:07 am
Richard Davies is set to retire later this year after 42 years of helping to promote – and grow – the tourism industry in Arkansas. He describes his journey in his own words.
by - March 5, 2015 1:30 pm
The Roberts Law Firm P.A. in Little Rock announced that former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has officially joined Roberts Group, which includes several legal and consulting entities tied to the…
by - March 2, 2015 3:54 pm
Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, will lose his chief of staff, K. Ryan James, who resigned over issues related to a speeding ticket, a parking ticket and a…
by - February 27, 2015 10:49 pm
The Wednesday, March 4 charity basketball game between the Arkansas State Senate and House has rounded out its rosters. The 3rd annual basketball game will take place at 7 p.m….
by - February 24, 2015 6:57 am
Windstream Corp. posted a $77.5 million fourth quarter loss, dragging the Little Rock telecom into the red for the year by $39.5 million. Revenues during the quarter were off 3%…
by - February 22, 2015 9:26 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson rolls out his comprehensive plan for changes to the state’s criminal justice system. What all do they include?
by - February 20, 2015 12:37 pm
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined a tourism and travel roundtable on Friday and heard an earful about how federal overreach is impacting one of Arkansas’ fastest growing industries.
by - February 17, 2015 2:42 pm
Prolific designer, founder, and investor Kristian Andersen was scheduled to be the guest speaker at this Wednesday’s 1 Million Cups Little Rock event. The winter weather and school delays have cancelled…
by - February 16, 2015 1:53 pm
“100 Girls of Code” officially is opening a local chapter in Arkansas. The initiative offers free workshops to females ages 12 to 18 to generate interest in computer science among…
by - February 16, 2015 1:23 pm
Rod Ford and his XCelerate Capital have made a $250,000 investment in Tagless Style, a sustainable clothing marketplace that “upcycles” second-hand clothing.
by - February 14, 2015 10:16 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday she has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 111(d) rule. The rule, also…
by - February 12, 2015 3:51 pm
Kenny Gunderman has been named president and CEO of Windstream’s planned real estate investment trust (REIT) spinoff, Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc. (CS&L). Gunderman currently serves as executive vice president…
by - February 11, 2015 11:18 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin will chair a new council to review controversial Common Core standards. Through an executive order, Hutchinson created the Governor’s Council…
