by - January 1, 2015 12:23 am
2014: Politics Year in Review
A Republican sweep, ethics scandals, successful ballot issues, legal challenges and the private option made for a newsy 12 months.
Author: Talk Business & Politics staff
by - January 1, 2015 12:22 am
2014: Business Year in Review
In the diverse landscape of business in Arkansas, it was a year of more ups than downs. What were some of the top business stories of 2014 and is there more good news to come?
by - December 31, 2014 1:30 pm
Hutchinson To Keep Parole Board, Oil & Gas Chiefs, Names Fecher To Rural Services
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson ended 2014 with an announcement that he will keep two agency directors and bring back a Huckabee administrator to a third one. On Wednesday, Hutchinson said Amy…
by - December 31, 2014 1:21 pm
Beebe Appoints Hoofman, Kinard To Court Of Appeals Seats
Gov. Mike Beebe made two appointments to the Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The two vacancies were caused by the appellate judges being elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court….
by - December 30, 2014 4:10 pm
Hutchinson Names Bledsoe To Surgeon General Post, Andrews Out At Rural Services
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson named Dr. Greg Bledsoe as the state’s new Surgeon General. He replaces Dr. Joe Thompson, who was told in late November that he would not remain in…
by - December 29, 2014 7:24 am
Money Talk: Jonesboro Stands Out In Memphis Burgundy Book
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by - December 28, 2014 9:01 am
2014 Politics Year In Review
by - December 28, 2014 9:00 am
2014 Business Year In Review
by - December 28, 2014 12:15 am
Made In America: ‘Ambush Rule’ Has Employers Concerned
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…
by - December 26, 2014 9:43 pm
Dale Nicholson, III: The Business of Bowl Games
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or one of them, anyway. Wall-to-wall college football bowl games for a full month. Dale Nicholson III highlights how much money is flowing from the bowl bonanza.
by - December 26, 2014 9:42 pm
Weekend Digest: The Hangover From The Holidays Edition
As the holidays and the year wind down, we explore some of the mystery questions of the season.
by - December 23, 2014 11:10 pm
Health Beat: Affordable Care Act Poll Shows How Opinions Can Be Swayed
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by - December 23, 2014 4:10 pm
AG McDaniel To File Appeal On Same-sex Marriage Ban Ruling
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday (Dec. 23) that he would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down Amendment 83, the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. U.S….
by - December 23, 2014 1:40 pm
Gov.-elect Names Stacy Hurst To Heritage Department, Keeps Health Director
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson will appoint Stacy Hurst to be the new Director at the Department of Arkansas Heritage and Dr. Nate Smith will remain the Director and State Health Officer…
by - December 23, 2014 10:53 am
Frank Lloyd Wright House Being Reassembled In NW Arkansas After Move
From Jacqueline Froelich with our content partner KUAF FM 91.3 in Fayetteville: Almost a year ago, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville announced it had acquired a house…
by - December 23, 2014 10:20 am
Tom Ricciardone: It’s Tough Out There. Choose Carefully.
Editor’s note: Tom Ricciardone is a 20-year veteran strategic communications consultant for corporate, nonprofit and trade association clients. In 2012, he co-founded Bespoke Video Productions and Multi-Screen Media Strategy to…
by - December 23, 2014 7:39 am
Campus Talk: Conway Corporation Pledges $3 Million Gift To UCA
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by - December 22, 2014 7:17 pm
Auditor-Elect Andrea Lea Announces Staff Positions, Matayo Leaving SoS (UPDATED)
State Auditor-elect Andrea Lea, R-Arkansas, has promoted two long-time office employees and has hired a chief deputy officer to fill out three positions on her new staff. Lea, who was…
by - December 22, 2014 3:28 pm
St. Louis Fed Adds J.B. Hunt CEO To Board
On the heels of its announcement for the Little Rock board of directors, the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank board added a little more Arkansas flair. John N. Roberts, III,…
by - December 22, 2014 11:22 am
Federal Reserve Reappoints Two On Little Rock Board
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis announced two reappointments to its Little Rock branch board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Ray C. Dillon, president and CEO of Deltic…