by - November 17, 2014 8:12 pm
It took about five years, but the American Bar Association (ABA) released an opinion stating that prosecuting attorneys shouldn’t give their letterhead to bill collectors. According to a formal opinion…
by - November 16, 2014 5:49 pm
During my last year in office, I have visited many annual events and celebrated many annual traditions with a sense of nostalgia. At each of these occasions, I was acutely…
by - November 16, 2014 5:24 pm
November in Arkansas may soon to become known for its museum anniversaries and celebrations. This past week, with the usual dose of low, key and casual fanfare, Crystal Bridges Museum…
by - November 16, 2014 5:03 pm
The natural state of economic affairs in a market economy revolves around the interaction between supply and demand. When there is competition between suppliers over a share of the demand…
by - November 9, 2014 12:49 pm
This week we are to remember the military men and women who served this country — especially those who saw combat and those for whom combat was the last thing…
by - November 9, 2014 11:31 am
There was some slight snickering in certain circles when early in his advertising now Governor-elect Asa Hutchinson simply said: “As your governor, we will hit the ground running and never…
by - November 5, 2014 9:12 pm
The discussion of how Arkansas Republicans swept the 2014 election cycle will be woefully incomplete if not wholly inaccurate if it does not include in the opening paragraph this name:…
by - November 5, 2014 3:23 pm
I speak to a number of groups week in, week out. Often, I share my analysis and observations about the business and political landscape of Arkansas from what I hope…
by - November 2, 2014 7:06 pm
If there was ever a year that I despised the political campaign season it is this year, 2014. Every time I turned on the television I was accosted by political…
by - November 2, 2014 4:50 pm
Since health care has been such a critical issue in the Arkansas senatorial election, it seems appropriate to offer some facts and analysis. Let me state up front this is…
by - October 26, 2014 8:42 pm
During his recent trip to Louisiana, Bill Clinton took time in his speech to thank the people of Louisiana. He thanked them for playing a role in paying for Arkansans’…
by - October 26, 2014 7:17 pm
Will the political landscape in Arkansas change after Nov. 4? That’s just one of the many questions citizens are pondering as the final surge of political advertising makes it way…
by - October 22, 2014 8:35 pm
From the “By Their Actions People/Groups Will Show Their Character” category, the Fort Smith Board of Directors is willing to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees and risk a…
by - October 19, 2014 5:59 pm
The Arkansas Supreme Court, waiting until almost the last minute, finally affirmed what Gov. Mike Beebe tried to tell the Legislature back in 2013. And that was this: Any tweaking…
by - October 19, 2014 4:27 pm
Owning a small business is no easy task. Starting a business from scratch, however, requires a mental deficiency or youth. My own excuse decades ago was youth. There are advantages…
by - October 19, 2014 4:10 pm
Dear Congressman Cotton: Conventional political wisdom buttressed by successive survey data suggests that you represent one of the best opportunities Republicans have in their effort to take over the U.S….
by - October 12, 2014 2:34 pm
Now comes the Steel Horse Rally holding great potential to become an event annually drawing thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to a downtown Fort Smith that through private and public development…
by - October 12, 2014 2:04 pm
Education continues to be our top priority in Arkansas, and we know that one of our biggest educational challenges is increasing the number of Arkansans who earn college degrees. This…
by - October 12, 2014 12:33 pm
The youngest old lion in the pride of Arkansas’ politicians from the era of “retail politics” roared loudly this past week. And like him or not, his words still ring…
by - October 6, 2014 3:36 pm
The U.S. Department of Labor Promises help is on the way. What comforting words … help is on the way. But why don’t I feel better? “Work in Progress,” the…
