by - July 23, 2012 10:03 am
Arkansans continue to oppose the federal health care law’s implementation despite a Supreme Court ruling and shifting national public opinion. Also according to the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll, the…
by - July 22, 2012 3:45 pm
BENTONVILLE— Voters will decide whether the retail sale of alcohol is allowed in Benton County when they cast their ballots in November. Benton County Clerk Tena O'Brien and her staff…
by - July 20, 2012 9:04 am
In its struggle against surging online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has unleashed a weapon long shunned by Sam Walton: lobbying. On July 24, the U.S. House…
by - July 19, 2012 5:34 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille told state lawmakers that “cash is king” over any other economic incentive or tax policy. Tennille was giving a review of state economic…
by - July 19, 2012 5:20 pm
An effort to raise the severance tax to a flat 7% has failed to meet the signature threshold to be placed on the November ballot, but supporters will be given…
by - July 18, 2012 5:04 pm
Cheryl Gilmore, chairperson of the Fort Smith Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB), stepped down on Wednesday (July 18) after an outburst against Fort Smith Director Kevin Settle went public on…
by - July 18, 2012 9:36 am
Late Tuesday (July 17), state Medicaid officials released documents showing they expect the state to save about $372 million over a 7-year period if Arkansas were to opt into a…
by - July 17, 2012 9:07 pm
Fort Smith Administrator Ray Gosack received a fourth performance review in less than a year Tuesday night (July 17) at the Fort Smith Board of Directors meeting, and Fort Smith…
by - July 17, 2012 6:06 pm
Across-the-board cuts to federal programs may cost the U.S. 2.14 million jobs and reduce the gross domestic product by $215 billion next year, according to a study funded by defense…
by - July 17, 2012 6:00 pm
The U.S. would lose 710,000 jobs and economic output would decline by 1.3%, or $200 billion, if tax cuts for high earners are allowed to lapse, said a report prepared…
by - July 17, 2012 10:27 am
The three candidates for Fort Smith City Director, Ward 1, all agree that working to create an environment for job growth will be their top priority if elected. Ward 1…
by - July 16, 2012 3:06 pm
A chief criticism lobbed at U.S. lawmakers is that they’re members of a “do-nothing” Congress. That would be technically incorrect. Congress so far this year has sent 54 bills to…
by - July 16, 2012 12:04 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin is one of 13 state Governors who are asking auto manufacturing chiefs to send them a plan provide the states “a cost-saving measure for states and…
by - July 14, 2012 8:27 pm
U.S. Olympians won’t be sporting uniforms “made in America” until the 2014 Winter Games. The U.S. Olympic Committee came under fire from members of Congress for commissioning uniforms that were…
by - July 13, 2012 2:17 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe today (July 13) announced the following judicial appointment: Sherrel Johnson, El Dorado, to the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Appointment expires May 1, 2018. Replaces Stephen Luelf. Beebe…
by - July 13, 2012 2:05 pm
Matt DeCample said Gov. Mike Beebe knows a looming $250 million-$400 million Medicaid budget shortfall could be the recipient of the bulk of a $191 million state surplus. “I think…
by - July 12, 2012 6:52 pm
Fort Smith Administrator Ray Gosack heads under the microscope again on Tuesday (July 17) as the Fort Smith Board of Directors prepares for an executive session to evaluate his performance….
by - July 12, 2012 6:29 pm
Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas’ Congressional delegation have finally found something on which they are in full agreement. In fact, many Democrats and Republicans in Congress also agree on the…
by - July 12, 2012 2:31 pm
Cheryl Gilmore, chairperson of the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) appointed by the Fort Smith Board of Directors, is angry, and she doesn't care who knows. Gilmore sent an email…
by - July 12, 2012 2:18 pm
Republican Presidential presumptive nominee Mitt Romney released his Arkansas campaign finance team on Thursday (July 12). It includes: U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin, R-Little Rock U.S….
