by - July 8, 2020 9:24 pm
The coronavirus pandemic has had several unforeseen consequences, including a dramatic decline in routine trips to the doctor’s office. Annual physicals, checkups for chronic conditions and especially childhood vaccines have been…
by - July 5, 2020 10:10 am
The announcement Thursday (July 2) by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of State John Thurston that Arkansas registered voters who fear exposure to COVID-19 can apply for an absentee ballot…
by - July 1, 2020 1:00 pm
In B.C. times, that is Before COVID-19, June marked a celebratory month for the mortgage industry — National Homeownership Month. It started as a weeklong celebration in the 1920s and…
by - June 28, 2020 6:44 pm
Moments presenting an opportunity for change are maximized when considering all options to change opportunities. Which is why we should assess new directions for the Fort Smith Convention and Visitors…
by - June 28, 2020 11:24 am
Forming a relationship with your local bank should be one of the most important financial steps taken for your business. But what does it really mean to have a relationship…
by - June 21, 2020 10:01 am
The strongest determinants of your health are not your genes, gender, how far you can walk or even if you have good health insurance. The strongest factors that shape your…
by - June 18, 2020 1:03 pm
It is time to take action at a national level on police reform. A new proposed House and Senate bill does just that. As former U.S. Attorneys who served during…
by - June 17, 2020 10:12 am
On Memorial Day, as we celebrated the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in service to the country, George Floyd lay dying on the streets of Minneapolis. On that…
by - June 15, 2020 7:47 pm
Throughout the current economic and public health crisis, Arkansans have done what we do best, which is facing adversity with grace and tenacity. Our resiliency has been aided by the…
by - June 15, 2020 2:00 am
We owe Gov. Asa Hutchinson our congratulations and sincere expression of appreciation for the masterful job he has done in handling the coronavirus pandemic in Arkansas. He has faced this…
by - June 12, 2020 5:30 pm
In its recent interim report, the Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force cited the need for liability protection for businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits. The report indicated that members of the task…
by - June 12, 2020 5:29 pm
For the wellbeing of our state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we need Arkansas businesses to provide goods, services, and jobs. We have already seen the economic devastation…
by - June 11, 2020 6:55 am
The coronavirus has drastically changed the way many businesses operate. And in certain ways, it’s for the better. When the world hit pause in March to help prevent the spread…
by - June 10, 2020 6:55 am
Early settlers came to the Arkansas Timberlands because of our forests, and today timber is still at the heart of our economy. As an elected official entrusted with caring for Arkansas’ residents,…
by - June 9, 2020 9:19 am
I was talking the other day with a friend of mine who owns a business in Northwest Arkansas. He has been luckier than most through this thing and has managed…
by - June 4, 2020 10:56 am
After months of anxiety and financial hardship, many business owners finally feel as if they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Across Arkansas, we’re seeing retail…
by - June 1, 2020 2:27 pm
Arkansas’ agricultural industry is no stranger to economic ups and downs. With each planting and breeding season, farmers and ranchers must consider how unpredictable weather patterns, international trade tensions and…
by - May 31, 2020 12:46 pm
The global pandemic has disrupted every aspect of business, life and society in 2020. From manufacturing and retail to hospitality and the arts, healthcare and civil service to childcare and…
by - May 28, 2020 12:01 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic that forced many companies to restructure their workforce has showed that advances in technology have made remote work viable for positions previously considered not suitable for such arrangements. And…
by - May 24, 2020 9:55 am
“Change” is a recurring theme in health care. With each new initiative we hear: “This will fundamentally change health care!” From the Affordable Care Act to how doctors and hospitals…
