by - October 26, 2015 4:21 am
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by - October 26, 2015 4:21 am
Professor Kenneth Gallant
by - October 25, 2015 10:47 am
Congressional Digest: Budget Reconciliation, Defense Bill Part Of Week’s Agenda
It was a busy week in the nation’s capital as a bill supporting budget reconciliation was approved in the House while a veto of the defense bill drew scorn from…
by - October 25, 2015 5:59 am
Made In America: Commerce Department Continues Lobbying For TPP Deal
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. CATERPILLAR CUTS PROFIT…
by - October 23, 2015 4:00 pm
Seven Selected For Delta Leadership Institute Program
Seven Arkansas residents have been named to participate in the 2015-16 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy, officials said Friday. The seven, part of a group of 52 people from eight…
by - October 23, 2015 3:40 pm
Results Mixed With Craighead County, Jonesboro Sales Tax Revenue
The October 2015 sales tax revenue reports for Craighead County and Jonesboro followed the proverbial yo-yo as both get closer to ending their calendar year. The Craighead County sales tax…
by - October 23, 2015 3:14 pm
Health Providers Awarded $5 Million For Saving Medicaid $34 Million
Nineteen primary care providers were awarded a total of more than $5 million for improving care and reducing state Medicaid costs by $34 million, according to state officials.
by - October 23, 2015 5:53 am
Energy In-depth: AG Rutledge Opposes Obama Administration’s Proposed ‘Fracking’ Rules On Federal Lands
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - October 22, 2015 4:20 pm
The Video Wire: The zombie railroad edition
Secret sauces for a special mustache look, shopping distractions and zombies on railroad property are some of the items in this week’s report from Dawson Meadows. Meadows is also eating…
by - October 22, 2015 4:07 pm
Fort Smith Chamber launches Fort Smith Junior Leadership Academy
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new leadership program targeted toward high school students, with incoming Chamber Board Chairman Sam T. Sicard saying the program will help…
by - October 22, 2015 9:44 am
Kane Webb Named Arkansas’ Next Parks and Tourism Chief
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has reached inside his staff to name Kane Webb as the next executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
by - October 22, 2015 9:01 am
Simmons 3Q Profits Jump 146% On Loan Growth, Cost-Cutting
Simmons First National Corp. reported Thursday (Oct. 22) that third quarter profits more than doubled on the strength of the Pine Bluff regional banking group’s cost-cutting initiatives and acquisition-fueled loan…
by - October 21, 2015 8:20 pm
‘Catastrophic’ Flooding Could Hit Areas Of Arkansas In The Next Few Days
Among those wishing for rainfall, well, get ready. AccuWeather is reporting that Arkansas and several other south central U.S. states could see “catastrophic flooding” beginning as early as Friday and continuing into early next week.
by - October 21, 2015 5:07 pm
Report Raises Questions About Fees Paid To Former Arkansas Senator
A story first published by the Associated Press reports that Michael Lamoureux, a former Arkansas Senator and now the chief of staff for Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), collected during his…
by - October 21, 2015 5:02 pm
November 2016 opening set for Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith
The iconic Masonic Temple in downtown Fort Smith is set to open in November 2016, with the building being renovated as a “multipurpose event facility” to provide space for concerts,…
by - October 21, 2015 2:29 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Makes Appointments To State Boards, Commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Wednesday (Oct. 21) announced the following appointments: Charles Carrington, Pine Bluff, to the Board of Electrical Examiners of the State of Arkansas. Appointment expires June…
by - October 21, 2015 10:04 am
Joseph Steinmetz Picked To Succeed Gearhart As UA Chancellor
Joseph Steinmetz, the executive vice president and provost at Ohio State University, has been picked to succeed G. David Gearhart as the sixth chancellor at the University of Arkansas, according…
by - October 20, 2015 8:55 pm
Rep. Womack Supports Paul Ryan For U.S. House Speaker
The announcement Tuesday night that U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., will consider running for House Speaker drew the support of one of four Arkansas members of the U.S. House. “Now…
by - October 20, 2015 7:34 pm
The Systems Group Donates Steel Structure for Engineering
With the steel industry playing an increasingly prominent role in the economy of the region, a generous donation to the engineering program at Arkansas State University has special significance, officials…
by - October 20, 2015 6:59 pm
Jonesboro Council Approves Bid For Trail, OKs Fiber Connection
A plan to build a 3.2 mile walking trail at Craighead Forest Park received the go ahead Tuesday as Jonesboro city council members approved the bid of a Jonesboro company…