by - January 20, 2015 3:37 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Says Mind Made Up On Private Option
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said his mind is made up on the private option and he will make his vision for health care clear on Thursday in a major policy speech.
Author: Roby Brock
by - January 18, 2015 9:22 am
Business Leaders Confidence Survey Full Of Optimism
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. What do they think about hiring, sales projections, and capital expenditures?
by - January 18, 2015 8:07 am
CJRW Acquires Heathcott & Associates
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and PR firm just got larger. Sunday morning, Little Rock-based CJRW announced it acquired Heathcott Associates, another Little Rock firm, for an undisclosed sum. The two…
by - January 17, 2015 1:45 pm
Oaklawn, Southland Casino-style Wagering Tops $3.5 Billion In 2014
It was another record year for casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland, but 2015 is likely to blow that record away.
by - January 15, 2015 1:30 pm
Former Governor Spokesman Matt DeCample Announces Plans
He was a fixture for reporters and the public for more than decade having served as Mike Beebe’s gubernatorial spokesman and communications director when he was Attorney General. Matt DeCample…
by - January 14, 2015 6:11 pm
Hutchinson Rolls Out Tax Cut Details, Revises $20,000 Floor Due To Inflation Adjustment
On Wednesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson disclosed more details of his proposed middle-class tax cut plan, which included an adjustment at the low end of his proposal to account for a…
by - January 14, 2015 1:55 pm
1 Million Cups: Merger Match Founders Discuss Concept
This Wednesday’s return of 1 Million Cups at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce brought a presentation by Alese Stroud and Bridget Farris, founder of a startup company called Merger…
by - January 13, 2015 11:28 pm
Legislators Offer Takeaways From Gov. Hutchinson’s First Speech
More than a dozen state lawmakers gave their key impressions from Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s first formal speech to the 90th General Assembly.
by - January 13, 2015 11:16 pm
Northwest Arkansas Lawmakers React To Hutchinson Legislative Speech
Northwest Arkansas lawmakers were upbeat about Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s remarks to the state Legislature on Tuesday.
by - January 12, 2015 1:07 pm
Lawmakers Sworn In, House Committee Chairs Named
On a day of pomp and circumstance, tradition and ritual, all 100 members of the Arkansas House of Representatives – including 40 new members – and 34 state Senators were…
by - January 9, 2015 10:17 am
Rod Ford-backed Investment Group Hopes To Help Early Stage Mid-South Startups
A well-known Arkansas entrepreneur wants to improve the business financing model for startup companies in Arkansas and surrounding states.
by - January 6, 2015 2:26 pm
Hutchinson Expects ‘Quick Start’ To Legislative Agenda
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson made plenty of news in a pre-session Q&A with reporters at the state capitol on Tuesday (Jan. 6). Saying he wanted a “quick start” to his legislative…
by - January 6, 2015 6:08 am
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: The Class Of 2015 Business Hall Of Fame
Our latest magazine is hot off the press and packed with tons of news, interviews and analysis, including profiles of this year’s inductees into the UA Walton College Business Hall of Fame.
by - January 5, 2015 2:11 pm
Women Entrepreneurs Could Revolutionize Economy
A new study from the Kauffman Foundation centered on women entrepreneurship concluded that more female business owners could have the same economic impact today that the entry of women in the 20th century labor force had generations ago.
by - January 5, 2015 2:08 pm
Jeff Amerine Leaves UA Post, Will Devote More Time To Startup Junkie
One of Arkansas’ most respected entrepreneurial leaders, Jeff Amerine, stepped down from his post with the University of Arkansas to devote more time to a startup consulting business that he…
by - January 5, 2015 11:57 am
Colette Honorable Resigns From PSC, Beebe To Appoint Replacement (UPDATED)
Arkansas Public Service Commission chair Colette Honorable has officially resigned from her post and will be sworn in as early as this afternoon to her new role on powerful Federal…
by - December 21, 2014 9:20 am
Women Entrepreneurs Could Revolutionize Economy
A new study from the Kauffman Foundation centered on women entrepreneurship concluded that more female business owners could have the same economic impact today that the entry of women in the 20th century labor force had generations ago.
by - December 18, 2014 5:19 pm
Westerman Announces New Hires For Arkansas Offices
Cong.-elect Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, revealed a slew of new hires to serve in the Fourth District’s Arkansas-based offices on Thursday (Dec. 18). In addition to his Washington, D.C. office,…
by - December 18, 2014 2:09 pm
Griffin Announces Staff For Lt. Governor’s Office
Second District Congressman and Lt. Gov.-elect Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock, fulfilled a campaign pledge to reduce his staff in half and named two employees to his new office. Griffin, who…
by - December 16, 2014 7:36 pm
PSC Chair Colette Honorable Confirmed By U.S. Senate To FERC Panel
Arkansas Public Service Commission chairwoman Colette Honorable cleared her final hurdle to become a member of the powerful five-person Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Honorable, who received bipartisan praise throughout…