by - March 11, 2015 1:13 pm
Avian Flu Found In Turkeys
The state of Arkansas is facing a case of avian flu recently found in a commercial turkey flock in northern Arkansas, the director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission…
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - March 10, 2015 3:25 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 3.10.15
TB&P Business Editor Wes Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the big business stories of the week, which centered on the timber industry and tourism. Also, economist Mark Fusaro with…
by - March 10, 2015 10:46 am
UA Business Dean Eli Jones Taking Post At Texas A&M
The board of regents at Texas A&M’s university system approved the appointment of UA Walton College of Business Dean Eli Jones to be the new dean of the Mays Business…
by - March 10, 2015 9:36 am
Sen. Cotton Supports Letter Sent On Iran, With Press Appearances
The American people should be committed to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Tuesday morning. Cotton and 46 other Republicans sent a letter Monday…
by - March 10, 2015 6:39 am
Campus Talk: Lynda Coon To Lead UA Honors College
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 9, 2015 4:54 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 3.8.15
The latest episode of Talk Business & Politics features a look at Rep. Justin Harris’ adoption controversy. The West Fork legislator is on the hot seat. A news report surfaces…
by - March 9, 2015 4:38 pm
U.S. Court Of Appeals Accepts Arkansas Into EPA Clean Power Plan Suit
A U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia has granted intervention status to the state of Arkansas in a case challenging the EPA’s proposed 111(d) rule, also known…
by - March 9, 2015 4:29 pm
Chad Aduddell Named Interim CEO For CHI St. Vincent
Chad S. Aduddell will take over as Interim Market CEO for CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas effective March 16. In the Interim Market CEO position, Aduddell will have accountability for…
by - March 9, 2015 4:17 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Nominates Aaron Burkes To Lead ADFA
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has nominated Aaron Burkes as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. ADFA is a state agency that administers funding through tax exempt bonds and…
by - March 9, 2015 11:24 am
ConAgra To Close Batesville Facility; Ozark Mountain Poultry Deal In Works (UPDATED)
A chicken processing plant in Independence County will close its doors this summer, with jobs lost in the process – maybe. Talk Business & Politics content partner, KAIT Ch. 8,…
by - March 9, 2015 7:46 am
Money Talk: Southern Bancorp Names Wewers New Chief Financial Officer
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 8, 2015 2:43 pm
Tourism’s Reach: City, Town & Country
Whether you want city life, country life, something in-between, or a little bit of both, Arkansas’ tourism destinations offer you choices. As Richard Davies mentioned in his cover story interview,…
by - March 8, 2015 9:35 am
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 3.6.15
On this Thursday’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, tune in for the following: TB&P columnist and contributor Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the top political headlines…
by - March 8, 2015 8:27 am
Sen. Rapert, Brummett Debate Constitutional, Religious Protections
State Sen. Jason Rapert, R-Conway, and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett discussed a variety of constitutional and religious issues in a 30-minute taped conversation for this week’s TV edition of…
by - March 8, 2015 8:24 am
Sen. Jason Rapert
by - March 8, 2015 8:10 am
Janelle Lilley & Elicia Dover
by - March 8, 2015 8:02 am
Rep. Harris Keeps Meeting With Press Short (UPDATED)
Editor’s note: Video from this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics appears at the bottom of this post. KATV’s Janelle Lilley and Elicia Dover reported on the latest…
by - March 8, 2015 6:59 am
Made In America: Apple Building $1.4 Billion Plant, But Not In U.S.
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. APPLE…
by - March 7, 2015 8:13 pm
Week Ahead: Constitutional Amendments, Private Option on Agenda
The legislature heads back to the capitol Monday for a ninth week of this year’s session as lawmakers prepare to make key decisions. Members of the House and Senate State…
by - March 7, 2015 10:01 am
Congressional Recap: Netanyahu Speech Anchors Week
Foreign policy and the economy were two of the major issues that members of the Arkansas congressional delegation dealt with this week in Congress. The following is a breakdown of…