by July 3, 2017 3:51 pm
-Arkansas sees results with Medicaid innovation
When it comes to government programs, often the first question many of us ask is “Are we getting what we’re paying for?” Given the significant federal and state tax burden…
by July 3, 2017 3:51 pm
-When it comes to government programs, often the first question many of us ask is “Are we getting what we’re paying for?” Given the significant federal and state tax burden…
by June 23, 2017 11:50 am
-On Tuesday (June 20), I introduced the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017. The bill, originally introduced in 2015, has one overriding goal – to make our federal forests healthy…
by June 21, 2017 7:26 pm
-Was told the language in this Riff Raff stuff sometimes gets too blue. The first thought was to respond with something Richard Pryor might say. Second thought was something I…
by June 21, 2017 6:26 pm
-Have you noticed lately that mindfulness is everywhere? Our inboxes are overflowing with articles about the benefits of mindfulness at work, school and in our community. But even though mindfulness…
by June 16, 2017 12:43 pm
-I want to share a computer-coding news scoop about a pair of 13-year-old football playing Arkansans who built a device that has the potential to save the life of dozens…
by June 15, 2017 3:39 pm
-Only the strong survive. We’ve all heard this before, so I don’t need to convince you of this truth. This axiom has carried many determined souls over the finish line…
by June 8, 2017 1:52 pm
-Anyone who paid attention to the 2016 Presidential election, or follows the President on Twitter, knows he prides himself on his ability to make “good deals.” And it’s clear at…
by June 8, 2017 8:28 am
-Elder law involves planning for long-term care and other issues facing elderly and disabled individuals and their families. Although needs of specific clients will differ, elder law attorneys generally assist…
by June 7, 2017 5:22 pm
-With the conclusion of the regular session of the 91st General Assembly, and a subsequent 3-day special session designed to address Medicaid issues, we are now officially in the “interim.”…
by June 6, 2017 3:14 pm
-It’s been brought to my attention that strawberries are not berries, but bananas and pumpkins are. Anything that can be mixed in a blender with vodka and rum and other…
by May 31, 2017 3:02 pm
-A steady workflow in the commercial construction industry can be, at times, unpredictable. Sales professionals and estimators may secure bids on projects that can keep a company busy for years,…
by May 30, 2017 2:50 pm
-November 2012 was an important time for Benton County. Thanks to the financial generosity of a small number of individuals interested in moving our county forward, we successfully obtained the…
by May 29, 2017 1:59 pm
-Tried to get this essay approved through Russian back channels. Turns out, that’s not a good idea. But the essay contains good words, some of the best words. Some of…
by May 29, 2017 1:51 pm
-If everything about my job was as easy and as much fun as encouraging students to learn to program a computer, I wouldn’t call it work at all. My granddaughter…
by May 24, 2017 6:46 pm
-While making final remarks during the recent debate on changes to Arkansas Works – Arkansas’s version of Medicaid expansion that provides affordable coverage to adults earning very low incomes –…
by May 21, 2017 5:24 pm
-In 1997, a fascinating read hit the bookstore shelves titled “The Future Ain’t What It Use To Be” (Abrahamson, Meehan, Samuel). It examined not only the cultural trends that were…
by May 14, 2017 5:57 pm
-A friend wanted to know if the fiasco with Fort Smith’s recycling program is the result of fraud or stupidity. Yes. In spades. And then some. Let’s consider why the…
by May 8, 2017 5:18 pm
-If the old fairy tale character Goldilocks were a candidate for political office, it’s fair to assume she’d be considered moderate. Of course, she’d be criticized on social media by…
by May 7, 2017 8:32 pm
-The Arkansas General Assembly made national news this year over the prospect of allowing spectators to arm themselves at college sporting events. Many of those who supported the idea argued…
by May 7, 2017 8:32 pm
-Arkansas has taken a big step toward creating a more business-friendly climate by amending the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA). The ADTPA was originally enacted in 1971 to give…