by - May 12, 2025 7:40 am
The oldest National Public Radio member in Arkansas is about to celebrate more than six decades of being on the air. KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas…
by - May 11, 2025 9:56 am
With a major package of maternal health legislation achieved in the recent regular session of the state legislature, leaders in a broad coalition are turning their attention to the next…
by - May 8, 2025 10:43 am
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Thursday (May 8) that his office has secured a $100,000 grant to help with efforts to curb international human trafficking. Griffin, who recently attended…
by - May 6, 2025 11:20 am
I first met Rick Crawford in 2010 when he was running for Congress. He was part of a seven-person political forum in Cabot where five Democrats and two Republicans were…
by - May 6, 2025 9:24 am
Talk Business & Politics has launched a weekly, subscription-based newsletter focused on federal activity in Washington, D.C. The newsletter, which is delivered on Saturday mornings, offers a weekly interview/podcast with…
by - May 5, 2025 8:56 pm
Arkansas lawmakers officially ended the 95th General Assembly regular session after months of passing laws affecting higher education, economic development, energy, maternal health, the last of the state grocery tax,…
by - May 5, 2025 10:25 am
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Monday (May 5) that a new restaurant led by renowned chef Jennifer Maune will occupy the first floor of the Bob R. Brooks Jr….
by - May 5, 2025 9:53 am
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, says he is waiting to see details of committee markup bills before deciding if he will support certain cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and taxes. The…
by - May 5, 2025 8:36 am
Arkansas State University had a $2.5 billion impact on the state during the fiscal 2022-23 year, according to a study by the Parker Strategy Group. The study is titled “A-State…
by - May 3, 2025 9:14 am
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Friday (May 2) two presidential appointments for a key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) state director job in Arkansas. David…
by - May 1, 2025 12:49 pm
Five new laws passed in the 95th Arkansas General Assembly will have a major impact on retail, delivery logistics, and aspects of human trafficking. The Arkansas Attorney General’s office worked…
by - April 30, 2025 9:03 pm
The Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHOF) has released the names of its ninth class of inductees — seven women and one organization that have made significant contributions to the…
by - April 30, 2025 11:02 am
Norwegian-based global packaging company Elopak officially opened its first U.S. carton converting plant at the Little Rock Port Authority Wednesday (April 30). CEO Thomas Körmendi and Americas President Lionel Ettedgui…
by - April 30, 2025 8:16 am
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced Wednesday (April 30) he will seek the Republican nomination for Commissioner of State Lands in 2026. He was appointed to his post by…
by - April 29, 2025 6:34 pm
Stephens Inc. Chairman Warren Stephens was confirmed Tuesday (April 29) as the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. President Donald Trump nominated Stephens in December. Stephens received a 59-39…
by - April 29, 2025 8:00 am
In a specially-called meeting of the directors of the Little Rock Port Authority Tuesday (April 29), the board approved the sale of roughly 400 acres of land to an unnamed…
by - April 28, 2025 11:50 am
Kyndall Rogers has joined Little Rock-based Impact Management Group (IMG), as a partner in the firm. Rogers brings more than 15 years of experience across state government, the private sector,…
by - April 28, 2025 11:36 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, contends the past few decades of focus on terrorist hot spots around the world like Afghanistan and Iraq have led to America doing far less…
by - April 28, 2025 11:03 am
It’s a tricky time to be navigating financial markets; it’s an even trickier time to navigate them for clients. Clay Nickel, chief investment strategist at Arvest Wealth Management, provided insight…
by - April 27, 2025 9:28 am
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Curtis Barnett points to two major victories from the state’s regular session: maternal health improvements and continuing Medicaid expansion. In an interview on this…
