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Voter ID bill filed in House

A bill was filed Tuesday that would require voters to present a photo identification, two years after the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled the state’s previous voter ID law invalid. House…

Health Beat: New report details impact of the Affordable Care Act ahead of federal enrollment deadline

Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– NEW REPORT DETAILS IMPACT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AHEAD OF FEDERAL ENROLLMENT DEADLINE…

Gateway Planning, 64.6 Downtown set final presentation date for Fort Smith redevelopment plan

Gateway Planning will present its final strategic redevelopment plan for downtown Fort Smith to the Fort Smith Board of Directors on Jan. 31, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. The event will…

Fort Smith Schools Superintendent finalist Roth talks district’s targets for improvement, educational philosophy

The Fort Smith School Board interviewed Dr. Mike Roth, the first of two finalists for the position of superintendent on Tuesday (Dec. 13) in a daylong event that included interviews…

U.S. Marshals Museum board sets timeline, budget for September 2019 opening

The U.S. Marshals Museum Board of Directors on Tuesday (Dec. 13) approved a budget and timeline that will see the organization push to raise $30 million in the next few…

Former Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Donald Corbin has died

Former Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Donald Corbin died Monday. He was 78. According to The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture, Corbin was elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court in…

Northwest Arkansas legislators view pre-kindergarten, medical marijuana as session issues

Additional funding for the state’s pre-kindergarten program could be found by a simple funds shift within the state Education Department budget, Sen. Uvalde Lindsey, D-Fayettevile, told a forum Tuesday (Dec….

Fort Smith Board hears update on Chaffee redevelopment, rejects effort to regulate Airbnb sites

The Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) is down to its last 1,800 marketable acres, FCRA Executive Director Ivy Owen said Tuesday (Dec. 13) at the Fort Smith Board of Directors…

America’s Car-Mart receives borrowing power boost with new loan and security agreement

America’s Car-Mart signed off on an amended lending agreement, extending its revolving credit until 2019 and increasing its total permitted borrowings by more than 15%. On Monday (Dec. 12), lenders…

Arkansas exports of $5.9 billion sustain jobs in the state, WTC officials push support of TPP

Arkansas-based companies exported nearly $6 billion of goods last year, the majority of which went to Mexico and Canada. “There is one country that is the most significant trading partner….

Schmieding Foundation gives $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus in Springdale

The Schmieding Foundation of Springdale has given $1 million toward the construction of Arkansas Children’s Hospital campus in Springdale, according to a news release. With the gift, the hospital’s occupational…

Gov. Hutchinson outlines details of $50.5 million tax cut plan, includes retired military member exemption (Updated)

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Dec. 13) outlined details of his $50.5 million tax cut plan for the upcoming 90th General Assembly that he says will focus on reducing the…

McLarty Automotive Group announces Arkansas acquisitions from Asbury Automotive

Little Rock-based McLarty Automotive Group (MAG) announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) the acquisition of five dealerships and two collision centers from Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive. The purchases include BMW of Little Rock,…

AT&T unveils ultra-fast broadband in central Arkansas, service now in state’s two largest markets

AT&T on Tuesday (Dec. 13) unveiled its long-awaited “ultra-fast” one gigabit Internet service that will be available immediately to specific locations in central Arkansas, including Little Rock, Bryant, Maumelle, North…

FOMC prepares for last meeting under Obama, markets prep for second rate hike in nearly 10 years

As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to hold its final meeting under President Barack Obama, expectations are high that the Central Bank will raise rates for only the…

Three Arkansas trucking companies named in top 100 by industry magazine

Arkansas-based carriers ABF Freight, J.B. Hunt Transport Services and USA Truck were named as three of the 2016 Top 100 Truckers by Inbound Logistics magazine. “The top truckers offer the…

George’s hires former Tyson Foods chef David Jetter to oversee product development

David Jetter, former corporate chef for Tyson Foods, was recently hired by competitor George’s as vice president of culinary innovation and product development. Jetter will oversee all aspects of George’s…

Rogers firm Ecoark Holdings begins trading on new public market

Ecoark Holdings Inc. of Rogers announced Monday (Dec. 12) it is trading on a new public market, specifically on OTCQX, under the symbol EARK. The debut allows the company to…

Student interviews at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine have economic impact

The process of interviewing an estimated 650 prospective students for the inaugural class of the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith could have an economic impact of more…

Gov. Hutchinson, Microsoft initiate partnership to promote computer coding, STEM-related programs

Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s focus on computer coding and so-called STEM education in Arkansas has led to a first-of-its-kind public-private deal with technology giant Microsoft Corp. In a crowded press conference…

Oklahoma court ruling threatens poultry industry in Arkansas

GDP up 4.3% in the third quarter, consumer confidence declines

St. Bernards to expand Maternal Life360 HOME program into Greene County

Then and Now: Cooperative business model a good fit for Mitchell Johnson