by - March 25, 2018 3:57 pm
This year was the first year the share of female legislators nationwide reached 25%. There are now 1,866 women serving in legislatures nationwide, 18 of them serve in the Arkansas…
by - March 20, 2018 11:36 am
Most successful businesses have policies in place to address potential inclement weather. A business may encourage telecommuting in the event of a winter storm, or it might conduct emergency drills…
by - March 19, 2018 6:10 pm
With the Trump administration’s rollback of federal regulations proceeding at a steady pace, and with new federal tax policy firmly established, and with the next federal Farm Bill promised by…
by - March 12, 2018 8:34 pm
Encouraging more STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education is great, but should it result in less education in communication skills? The best engineer in the world is no good…
by - March 11, 2018 10:04 pm
Had there been any doubt among our delegation about the primary engines powering Northwest Arkansas’ strong economy, a stop in Springdale on our way to Tulsa about 15 years ago…
by - March 7, 2018 5:51 pm
I grew up riding horses. Like all great horse people my trainer had a knack for distilling wisdom into short statements that left no room for argument and little doubt…
by - March 4, 2018 4:28 pm
The Arkansas Supreme Court recently issued another opinion related to the state’s sovereign immunity dilemma and it provides some measure of clarity on the issue. Maybe. Sort of. As noted…
by - February 26, 2018 6:29 pm
I’ve spent a portion of the past decade engaged in various efforts to encourage development of alternative energy resources in Arkansas, motivated by two factors – a belief that climate…
by - February 25, 2018 6:48 pm
The U.S. economy is projected to add 11.5 million jobs over the next decade. It’s no surprise among energy industry watchers that the two fastest-growing jobs among all occupations will…
by - February 21, 2018 7:44 pm
As lieutenant governor, I advocate for policies that will grow jobs and help Arkansas compete in a global economy. So when a constituent asked if I would discuss trade with…
by - February 21, 2018 6:44 pm
More than a decade ago, the Sierra Club kicked off what came to be known as its “Beyond Coal” campaign. Our goals were aimed at stopping dirty coal-burning power plants…
by - February 15, 2018 8:45 pm
Learned a lot from the news shows in recent weeks about what it takes to get a security clearance. Them federal girls and boys are thorough. Former live-and-let-live rednecks need…
by - February 4, 2018 3:45 pm
On Dec. 7, 2017, in a case styled as Tilley v. Malvern Nat’l Bank, 2017 Ark. 343, the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that certain contractual provisions providing for the waiver…
by - January 31, 2018 10:26 am
Every small-business borrower and banker is familiar with the “five C’s” of credit that affect lending decisions — character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions. Of the five, only the first…
by - January 30, 2018 3:50 pm
Historical context is difficult to craft in describing the real and growing economic divide between Arkansas’ rural and urban areas. Solutions to the divide are outside the comforts of simple…
by - January 28, 2018 2:39 pm
It’s 2018, and whether you’re a political junkie ready for the next cycle or someone who can’t stand the thought of another campaign, here’s my best effort to guide you…
by - January 22, 2018 12:43 pm
Economic prosperity in Arkansas is a tale of two states. Urbanized areas of Arkansas are seeing a disproportionate amount of innovation, growth and prosperity in comparison to their rural counterparts….
by - January 21, 2018 5:01 pm
The King Can Do No Wrong! That’s the phrase often used to describe sovereign immunity and is reflective of its origin. In short, sovereign immunity is the rule of law…
by - January 17, 2018 4:13 pm
The Mississippi Delta may seem to be the farthest place in the world from New York City’s financial heart. But, in fact, there is an opportunity to connect rural America…
by - January 16, 2018 12:32 pm
Recently held back to allow a vehicle to exit a restaurant and merge into a busy and long line of traffic. The SUV sported on the back window a University…
