by - March 5, 2015 7:23 pm
A second bill involving the controversial issue of rehoming children was filed Thursday as a legislator accused of the practice faced reporters. The bill Thursday was from Rep. David Meeks,…
by - March 5, 2015 7:03 pm
The legislature approved several education-related bills Thursday, looking at K-12 and higher education. Meanwhile, the House Education Committee approved a bill that would allow school boards to decide on advertising…
by - March 5, 2015 6:20 pm
The days of consumer product goods (CPG) companies relying on retailers like Wal-Mart for co-marketing help are fading. The retail giant reportedly has all but abandoned co-marketing trade promotions program…
by - March 5, 2015 6:05 pm
Antibiotic use in animal production has long been an issue of debate among health officials and agricultural groups. But under consumer pressure, restaurant giant McDonald’s announced its commitment to end…
by - March 5, 2015 3:49 pm
Des Moines, Iowa-based EFCO Corp. plans to bring a new re-fabrication manufacturing facility to West Memphis, filling the city’s last vacant industrial space with another top-notch employer in the construction…
by - March 5, 2015 1:57 pm
Google “Bobby Franklin NVCA” and you’ll find several articles and interviews from 2014 regarding the National Venture Capital Association President and CEO. Who is Bobby Franklin? He’s a longtime Capitol…
by - March 5, 2015 1:30 pm
The Roberts Law Firm P.A. in Little Rock announced that former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has officially joined Roberts Group, which includes several legal and consulting entities tied to the…
by - March 5, 2015 12:22 pm
A top Wall Street analyst said the Fayetteville Shale and other aging dry gas shale plays have had a good run over the past several years, but added “they can’t compete” with shale plays that produce both crude oil and wet natural gas.
by - March 5, 2015 12:22 pm
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by - March 5, 2015 11:40 am
A lawmaker on Thursday said he was optimistic that the state’s highway funding issues will be resolved in the near future with the creation of a working group. Rep. Dan…
by - March 5, 2015 11:30 am
Arkansas’ “blue collar” economy grew slightly in the month of February with strong improvements in new orders, production and employment levels, according to a monthly economic indicator for the nine-state…
by - March 5, 2015 11:23 am
The University of Arkansas Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences says it is exploring educational and research opportunities for students and faculty with three universities in China….
by - March 5, 2015 7:29 am
Community bankers across the Natural State enjoyed a profitable 2014 accruing net income of $810 million among the 109 institutions. Profits rose from $707 million a year ago, according to the FDIC.
by - March 4, 2015 8:58 pm
Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation, told students at the University of Arkansas that the role of big business is to serve society by using its own strengths and…
by - March 4, 2015 7:38 pm
The Senate Education Committee Wednesday passed a bill requiring a minimum ACT score of 19 for students to receive the lottery-funded Academic Challenge Scholarship. The bill also reduces payouts during…
by - March 4, 2015 7:34 pm
The state Senate approved a healthcare related bill as debate over the issue was going on nearly 1,000 miles away at the United States Supreme Court. Meanwhile, a bill that…
by - March 4, 2015 6:42 pm
Move Makeup Chief Executive Leah Patterson has a product that literally could change the face of women in the competitive personal care and makeup industry. Yet, she readily admits that…
by - March 4, 2015 4:44 pm
McLarty Automotive Group has acquired Frank Fletcher Honda of Columbia, Mo., which was previously owned by Little Rock native Frank Fletcher. The Missouri dealership will now be renamed Columbia Honda….
by - March 4, 2015 4:41 pm
Arkansas’ average jobless rate for 2014 was 6.1%, down 1.3% percentage points from the 7.4% average in 2013. It is the first time the annual average dropped below 7% since…
by - March 4, 2015 2:44 pm
Community Bankers across the Natural State enjoyed a profitable 2014 accruing net income of $810 million among the 109 institutions. Profits rose from $707 million a year ago, according the…
