by - April 1, 2025 4:22 pm
Walmart investing $6 billion in Mexico expansion by 2030
Walmart has announced plans to expand its business in Mexico over the next five years with a $6 billion investment to add 1,500 new stores. This will add to the…
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by - April 1, 2025 4:20 pm
Senate downs prison appropriation bill, passes state employee pay plan
The Arkansas State Senate on Tuesday (April 1) defeated an appropriation bill that would have provided $750 million in spending authority for the Department of Corrections to build a new…
by - April 1, 2025 8:41 am
Primaries will be next March; filing ends Nov. 12
Under a new state law, all Arkansas party primary elections will be held in early March, while legislative fiscal sessions will start in April. The last day of the upcoming…
by - March 31, 2025 7:26 pm
House State Agencies Committee whittles constitutional amendment proposals to 5
The Arkansas House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs on Monday (March 31) narrowed down its choices for potential constitutional amendments to refer to voters in November 2026. The full legislature…
by - March 31, 2025 4:34 pm
Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announces 2025 Power of the Purse honorees
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) announced Monday (March 31) its 2025 Power of the Purse honorees and event co-chairs. The 27th annual luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,…
by - March 31, 2025 12:27 pm
The Compass Report: Economic moderation seen in top Arkansas metro areas
Data from the four Arkansas metro areas measured by The Compass Report indicate moderation in fourth quarter 2024 economic activity, with sales tax revenue – a measure of consumer confidence…
by - March 30, 2025 9:33 am
Commerce Secretary sees Arkansas bucking economic uncertainty for now
Arkansas’ Secretary of Commerce Hugh McDonald is excited for the state’s GDP standing and labor participation rate, but he recognizes that national uncertainty around President Trump’s tariffs policies are causing…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Washington Regional aiming for Level I trauma center, CEO discusses healthcare financing
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - March 28, 2025 4:17 pm
Arkansas again ranks first in GDP growth with 5.1% fourth quarter rise
The preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income report for the 50 states has Arkansas ranked first for GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, and ranked 47th…
by - March 28, 2025 1:16 pm
Arkansas jobless rate at 3.6% in February, jobless numbers rise
The number of unemployed in Arkansas rose almost 9% in February compared with February 2024, with net year-over-year job gains up 1.3%. The state’s jobless rate was 3.6% in February,…
by - March 27, 2025 12:01 pm
Walmart receives top spot in national grocery shopper survey
Bentonville-based Walmart held the top spot with 63% of U.S. shoppers in a survey using the retailer to shop for groceries, according to YouGov’s grocery store ranking survey for 2025….
by - March 27, 2025 10:03 am
U.S. GDP up 2.8% in 2024, below the 2023 growth rate
U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 2.8% in 2024 thanks to gains in consumer spending, investments, government spending, and exports, according to the third estimate posted by the U.S….
by - March 26, 2025 6:02 pm
Gov. Sanders signs PBM prompt pay bill; other PBM bill soon before committee
Legislation signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs within 7-14 days after receiving an electronic claim. Another bill, likely to get much…
by - March 25, 2025 10:32 pm
Ozark United FC releases plans for mixed-use development at stadium site
A planned soccer stadium for Ozark United FC in Rogers has grown to include a $250 million to $350 million sports-anchored entertainment district on 36 acres. Located at the intersection…
by - March 25, 2025 6:45 pm
Southwest Power Pool COO: Peak electricity demand could rise 50% in next decade
In testimony before Congress on Tuesday (March 25), Southwest Power Pool COO Lanny Nickell said his regional transmission organization’s planners predict electricity needs in its footprint may grow by 50%…
by - March 25, 2025 6:12 pm
168 UAMS medical school graduates match for residencies
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Match Day on Friday (March 21) led to 168 placements for residencies in 30 states. Match Day is where medical school graduates…
by - March 25, 2025 10:14 am
Skyline Report notes ‘significant’ growth in Northwest Arkansas residential market
The number of homes sold and the number of building permits for home construction in Northwest Arkansas indicate a housing market that is growing and going against national trends, according…
by - March 24, 2025 2:40 pm
Remy Cofield named UA deputy athletics director, general manager
Remy Cofield, who recently worked as director of scouting for the Boston Celtics and played basketball for the University of Pennsylvania, is the new University of Arkansas deputy athletics director…
by - March 24, 2025 1:06 pm
Row crop planting begins in Arkansas
Arkansas farmers have started the planting season. Corn farmers have 2% of their crop in the ground, according to the Crop Progress report from the federal National Agricultural Statistics Service….
by - March 23, 2025 8:01 pm
Womack confident in F-35 mission, talks ‘red lines’ with Ukraine, DOGE
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, revealed his thoughts on a number of important federal and local issues in a wide-ranging interview on Talk Business & Politics on Sunday (March 23)….