by - January 4, 2016 7:25 pm
The finalists for the 2016 Henry Awards have been announced. According to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, “the Henry Awards Ceremony began at the 7th annual Governor’s Conference…
by - January 4, 2016 7:07 pm
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Arvest Bank. Supporting sponsors of…
by - January 4, 2016 4:11 pm
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint Monday (Jan. 4) in federal court against Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga…
by - January 4, 2016 4:01 pm
L’Oreal USA, which operates a manufacturing and distribution facility in North Little Rock, announced plans Monday (Jan. 4) to acquire key assets from Raylon Corp., a full-service, family-owned wholesale distributor…
by - January 4, 2016 1:35 pm
Economic stability following years of uncertainty, a controversial mascot change, and the unexpected success of new events in downtown Fort Smith were among the top regional stories in 2015. Before…
by - January 4, 2016 12:54 pm
When it comes to news about downtown renewal in several Northwest Arkansas cities, don’t forget about Siloam Springs. Business owners and city officials made noteworthy progress in recent years. Historic…
by - January 4, 2016 11:59 am
story by David Rice Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - January 4, 2016 9:00 am
Pregnant New Yorkers can enroll in their state’s health insurance exchange at any time during their pregnancy under legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Dec. 23, making the state the…
by - January 4, 2016 8:56 am
Editor’s note: Each week, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. LOCKHEED MARTIN WINS $142 MILLION CONTRACT, MOST OF WORK GOES TO CAMDEN: Lockheed…
by - January 4, 2016 8:48 am
Each of the 16 commodities in the widely followed S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI) Energy, Grains, Industrial Metals, and Precious Metals indices declined in 2015, with prices of some…
by - January 4, 2016 12:48 am
Fresh off the press and soon to be in mailboxes across the state, the January/February issue of Talk Business & Politics magazine is rich with news, interviews, features and commentaries….
by - January 3, 2016 9:45 am
The editors of Talk Business & Politics have compiled our top statewide stories of the year in politics. Asa Hutchinson Puts Stamp on State Government Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) was…
by - January 3, 2016 9:41 am
In the state and nation, there was a decisive movement toward an improving economy in several key areas in 2015, but some dark clouds loom on the energy front headed…
by - January 2, 2016 1:05 pm
Comments from Arkansas’ political circles were quick to follow the news Saturday (Jan. 2) of the passing of former Arkansas Governor and U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers. Dale Leon Bumpers, a…
by - January 2, 2016 11:38 am
Editor’s note: Story updated with a video at the end of the report. ––––––––––––– Arkansas has lost a political legend. Dale Leon Bumpers, a four-term U.S. Senator and two-term governor,…
by - January 2, 2016 11:25 am
Editor’s note: This essay first appeared Dec. 28, 2008, on The City Wire, now Talk Business & Politics. It continues to be an appropriate note to begin a new year….
by - January 1, 2016 8:51 pm
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7. The top political stories of…
by - January 1, 2016 2:00 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Lisa Washburn, Hot Springs, to the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2019. Replaces Anne Sorter. Daina Potter, Malvern,…
by - January 1, 2016 2:00 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Lisa Washburn, Hot Springs, to the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Advisory Committee. Appointment expires October 1, 2019. Replaces Anne Sorter. Daina Potter, Malvern,…
by - January 1, 2016 1:51 pm
Assistance from the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) will go to help two local early stage companies that won state funding to support ongoing product research and…
