by - May 11, 2015 6:02 pm
On Monday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued a proclamation declaring Franklin, Garland, Howard, Izard, Johnson, Montgomery, Newton, Pike, Pope and Searcy counties a disaster area. Severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that…
by - May 11, 2015 6:02 pm
Stephens Inc. is adding three equity research veterans focused on Midwest and Super-Regional banks. The three new members are Terry McEvoy, Managing Director and Research Analyst; Erik Zwick, Vice President…
by - May 11, 2015 10:59 am
A nationally known Tex-Mex restaurant chain will be building its newest restaurant in Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial said On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has been added to the…
by - May 11, 2015 9:10 am
Arkansas State Chamber chief Randy Zook says the U.S. Congress needs to approve trade promotion authority to help Arkansas’ manufacturers and exporters.
by - May 11, 2015 9:06 am
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by - May 10, 2015 8:28 am
Legislative leaders are asking members about their availability for a May 26-28 special session, the day after the Memorial Day holiday. The reason? A multi-billion dollar manufacturing superproject in South Arkansas
by - May 10, 2015 8:14 am
John Brummett, columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and TB&P frequent contributor, sits down with the two legislative leaders spearheading the Health Reform Task Force, a bipartisan group of 16 lawmakers…
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by - May 9, 2015 9:11 pm
Chris Masingill, federal co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority, on Saturday commended members of Arkansas State University’s spring graduating class for overcoming their challenges of life and completing a university…
by - May 9, 2015 11:25 am
The House of Representatives was off this week due to a district work period, while senators pushed through legislation running the gamut.
by - May 9, 2015 8:54 am
The two presidential candidates with ties to Arkansas ended the week making their pitch to voters and gathering supporters in the Natural State. Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., on Friday…
by - May 9, 2015 8:41 am
The Little Rock Port Authority board of directors unanimously adopted a resolution supporting what it calls “appropriate land use and development on properties adjacent to and within the Little Rock…
by - May 8, 2015 11:53 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced his intent to grant two pardons and one restoration of firearms rights only. An additional 148 clemency requests were denied and 28 had no…
by - May 8, 2015 5:58 am
MISO recently released its 2015 summer forecast, projecting that the Carmel-Ind.-based grid operator will have more than enough electric power generation to meet peak demand during the hottest part of the year.
by - May 7, 2015 9:37 am
Editor’s note: Robert Smith is a partner in the Friday Law Firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group. His corporate practice focuses on representing individuals, companies, and financial institutions in general…
by - May 7, 2015 9:32 am
Shares in Windstream Holdings Inc. were moving lower in trading Thursday after the Little Rock telecom reported that first quarter earnings fell nearly 67% following the recent spin off its…
by - May 7, 2015 5:46 am
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by - May 6, 2015 2:26 pm
Bank of the Ozarks and Bank of the Carolinas Corp. announced that the two banks would merge. Little Rock-based Bank of the Ozarks will acquire the Carolina financial institution for…
by - May 6, 2015 2:20 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced members of his working group on highway funding, a move he announced last week. The members include: Duncan Baird, Budget Director for Governor Hutchinson, Chairman Scott…
