by - October 24, 2016 10:59 am
Big rig sales slide nearly 29% in September
U.S. retail sales of big rigs and dump trucks fell nearly 29% in September, according to an Oct. 24 article in Transport Topics. In September, Class 8 truck sales dipped…
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by - October 24, 2016 7:05 am
Money Talk: Cash still king in fragmented payments landscape, study says
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– CASH STILL KING IN FRAGMENTED PAYMENTS LANDSCAPE, STUDY SAYS As consumers encounter…
by - October 23, 2016 11:23 am
Speaker Gillam expects GOP gains in House, Arkansas Works budget battle
Arkansas Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, is worried about the additional costs coming with Arkansas Works and stressed that federal waivers to allow the state more flexibility are…
by - October 23, 2016 9:47 am
Medical marijuana proposals trail with voters
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey shows that opposition remains stronger than support for two medical marijuana proposals that will be on the November ballot. The poll, conducted…
by - October 23, 2016 9:20 am
State Chamber says it will dial up lobbying efforts on Arkansas issues, government policies
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce has always been active in pushing business interests, but on Friday (Oct. 21) chamber Board Vice Chairman Joe Carter said the group plans to…
by - October 23, 2016 9:04 am
Made in America: New report highlights impact of manufacturing job losses on black communities
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING JOB LOSSES ON…
by - October 23, 2016 8:59 am
AT&T to acquire Time Warner for $85.4 billion, deal expect to close by year-end 2017
AT&T Inc. announced a blockbuster deal on Saturday (Oct. 22) that it plans to acquire Time Warner in a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $107.50 per share. The agreement has been…
by - October 22, 2016 10:23 am
Southwestern Energy cuts losses at $735 million as drilling activity, well production ramps up
Even as Southwestern Energy posted a major production milestone in the Fayetteville Shale, the Texas driller continued to operate in the red in the third quarter as drilling activity ramped…
by - October 22, 2016 9:04 am
Weekend Digest: The debate winner, Microsoft geeks, Last Waltz edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and in Northeast Arkansas on…
by - October 21, 2016 7:22 pm
Northwest Arkansas Political Animals told that Clinton likely to win, Cotton will run in 2020
Hillary Clinton can be elected president by winning at least one of four swing states and Donald Trump will likely continue to lead his faction of the Republican Party after…
by - October 21, 2016 5:04 pm
Youth entrepreneurship programs garner AT&T support
AT&T recently donated $25,000 to Community Venture Foundation in order to help fund its entrepreneurship programs for high school students. The funding will help to engage 130 students across Northwest…
by - October 21, 2016 5:04 pm
Youth entrepreneurship programs garner AT&T support
AT&T recently donated $25,000 to Community Venture Foundation in order to help fund its entrepreneurship programs for high school students. The funding will help to engage 130 students across Northwest…
by - October 21, 2016 3:13 pm
Stec named COO of Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Juli Stec has been named chief operating officer for Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. Stec’s appointment was announced in a staff memo from hospital President Ryan Gehrig. As chief operating officer,…
by - October 21, 2016 2:55 pm
Arkansas’ jobless rate up slightly to 4%, state’s labor pool tightens as employers seek to fill vacant positions
Arkansas’ jobless rose one-tenth of a percentage point in September as the state’s civilian pool continues to tighten amid anecdotal reports from employers and businesses across the state acknowledging struggles…
by - October 21, 2016 11:49 am
U.S. crude oil imports increase 7% in first half of 2016
U.S. gross crude oil imports rose by 7%, or 528,000 barrels a day, in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period last year, according to the U.S….
by - October 21, 2016 11:37 am
Walmart invests $50 million in Chinese on-demand logistics venture New Dada
Wal-Mart Stores continues to invest in growing its business in China, doling out another $50 million into New Dada, an on-demand logistics and grocery delivery platform. The retail giant said…
by - October 21, 2016 11:27 am
NWACC names area chef as instructor for its Brightwater culinary program
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville has named restaurateur and educator Vince Pianalto as a chef instructor for its culinary program, Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, the…
by - October 21, 2016 9:45 am
Former Fort Smith City Administrator Ray Gosack has died (Updated)
Ray Gosack, former Fort Smith City Administrator, has died. Gosack, 58, served the city for 12 years as deputy city administrator before moving into the city’s top slot in 2011….
by - October 21, 2016 4:37 am
Energy In-depth: Southwest Power Pool to celebrate 75th anniversary next week
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– SOUTHWEST POWER POOL TO CELEBRATE 75TH ANNIVERSARY NEXT WEEK Southwest Power…
by - October 21, 2016 3:40 am
Startup Talk: ‘Super users’ create need for governments to accelerate digital growth
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– ‘SUPER USERS’ CREATE NEED FOR GOVERNMENTS TO ACCELERATE DIGITAL GROWTH State governments…