by - November 12, 2014 2:08 pm
In what he dubbed as his “goodbye tour,” Gov. Mike Beebe made his final remarks to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce – the state’s largest business lobby. Beebe, who…
by - November 10, 2014 5:49 pm
State Sen. Michael Lamoureux, R-Russellville, has officially submitted his resignation to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, which will begin a process for a special election to fill his Senate seat. Beebe…
by - November 9, 2014 10:29 am
Newly elected Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said with huge Republican gains across the state voters have sent a clear message for change, but he warns that expectations must be kept in check.
by - November 5, 2014 12:19 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 4, 2014 10:09 am
During the month of November, the Clinton Presidential Library celebrates its 10th anniversary, and residents and tourists should find plenty to do. The story of the 10-year anniversary is the…
by - November 2, 2014 10:28 am
Dr. Bill Tsutsui grew up in Bryan, Texas, but as a citizen of Japanese-American descent, he was intrigued as a kid by Godzilla monster movies. “I grew up with Godzilla…
by - November 1, 2014 12:53 pm
After months of TV air attacks, it’s time for the ground game to drive Arkansas’ U.S. Senate election.
by - October 31, 2014 1:21 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s European business development director was introduced on Friday (Oct. 31) as honorary consul for the Czech Republic in Arkansas. Ambassador of the Czech Republic to…
by - October 27, 2014 5:34 pm
After several weeks of legal wrangling, a key component of the Democrats’ get-out-the-vote strategy will remain on the ballot this November, thanks to the state’s high court.
by - October 27, 2014 5:32 pm
BHP Billiton, the second largest stakeholder in the Fayetteville Shale play, said it is marketing its Arkansas assets as it tries to simplify its production portfolio to maximize shareholder value….
by - October 27, 2014 5:58 am
Arkansas lost a longtime business leader whose familiar face and guiding hand influenced decades of public policy at the state capitol. Bob Lamb, who headed the Arkansas State Chamber of…
by - October 21, 2014 9:24 am
The Arkansas jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent in September to 6.2%, but that number is a full 1.5 points below the rate one year ago. Labor force data,…
by - October 15, 2014 9:09 pm
The Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling and overturned a controversial voter ID law passed in the 2013 General Assembly. The Republican-led legislature passed the voter ID…
by - October 14, 2014 7:02 am
Talk Business & Politics has learned that former President Bill Clinton will return to his birthplace of Hope, Arkansas for a political rally this Saturday, Oct. 18. Clinton will lead…
by - October 12, 2014 9:11 am
With two U.S. Senate debates planned on back-to-back nights this coming week, New York Times national political correspondent Jonathan Martin says, “This could be one of those moments where a…
by - October 9, 2014 10:48 pm
The Arkansas Attorney General’s contest centered on race Thursday after a report of a seven-year old email from the GOP nominee was made public. Leslie Rutledge and her Democratic rival Nate Steel weigh in.
by - October 9, 2014 7:39 am
The UA Walton College of Business announced its four newest inductees into the 2015 business hall of fame. Inductees will be honored at a banquet and program on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
by - October 8, 2014 5:37 am
Four years ago, business and community leaders in Northwest Arkansas put forth a five-year plan to set the region on a path to greater prosperity. Mission nearly accomplished, at least…
by - October 7, 2014 1:28 pm
Democrat Pat Hays stayed with a theme to tie his GOP opponent French Hill to disgraced Democratic former State Treasurer Martha Shoffner, while Hill rolled out a new ad continuing…
by - October 7, 2014 1:28 pm
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson received an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) on Tuesday and promised to pursue tort reform if elected Governor. “Small businesses are…
