by - May 19, 2019 10:06 am
With Arkansas farmers struggling from a combination of terrible weather, low commodity prices and tariff and trade wars around the globe, Democratic Party of Arkansas chairman Michael John Gray, a…
by - May 18, 2019 8:00 pm
Japan is the largest market for U.S. beef by a long shot despite some restrictions to variety meats and age guidelines that have been relaxed over the years. This week,…
by - May 16, 2019 1:26 pm
Democratic House Minority Leader Charles Blake, D-Little Rock, who made national waves during the recent legislative session with a bill to remove any links to Arkansas’ Confederate past from the…
by - May 16, 2019 11:29 am
The economy isn’t growing as fast as it was, but it’s still growing, and a recession may not occur until 2021 or even later, the American Trucking Associations’ chief economist…
by - May 15, 2019 7:36 pm
Highways and information superhighways were on the governor’s mind as he spoke to the state’s trucking industry on Wednesday (May 15). Every Arkansas community with more than 500 residents would…
by - May 15, 2019 6:10 pm
Civilian aircraft parts, ammunitions and rice were the top Arkansas exports purchased by U.S. trade partners in 2018, representing more than 25% of the $6.5 billion in homemade goods shipped…
by - May 14, 2019 6:51 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors discussed ways Tuesday (May 14) to stop what appears to some an abundance of people running red lights in Fort Smith. Interim Police Chief…
by - May 13, 2019 6:29 pm
Deputy Public Defender Wendy Sharum is the latest to enter the Sebastian County judicial election cycle. She announced Monday (May 13) her candidacy for Fort Smith District Court, Division Two,…
by - May 13, 2019 3:11 pm
Perpetual rains, the ongoing trade war with China, and low commodity prices are putting intense pressure on Arkansas farmers as the planting season unfolds, and one crop, corn is now…
by - May 12, 2019 6:00 pm
The 2020 election in Arkansas is shaping up to be a real barn burner. Obviously, it’s a presidential year and that will be front and center. In addition to that,…
by - May 12, 2019 10:23 am
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., said the debate over highway funding doesn’t need to end with just the current proposal that rolled out of the latest legislative session and he’s…
by - May 12, 2019 12:04 am
Editor’s note: Talk Business & Politics has launched a new weekend series of insights from well-known business and political leaders seeking their advice to share with peers and newcomers. Our…
by - May 9, 2019 6:46 pm
Arkansas ranks last in the country in rural broadband access, and a newly released U.S. Department of Agriculture study shows expanded internet access could generate at least $47 billion in…
by - May 9, 2019 6:11 pm
Incumbent State Sen. John Cooper, R-Jonesboro, will seek another term as the District 21 state senator. The district is made up of portions of Craighead County, including the cities of…
by - May 9, 2019 11:54 am
When Dr. Jason Mizell started working as a colorectal surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, he realized his financial knowledge – professionally and personally – was limited….
by - May 8, 2019 9:14 pm
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority on Wednesday (May 8) moved one step closer to closing a deal with local construction firm CDI Contractors to lead the still unfinanced $26…
by - May 8, 2019 9:09 pm
Dianna Hewitt Ladd and Judge Jim O’Hern announced Wednesday (May 8) their bids for election and re-election, respectively, for judicial posts. Ladd is running for the newly created Sebastian County…
by - May 8, 2019 12:18 pm
Tom Young, an attorney and prosecutor will seek the Division 5 circuit judge seat in the Second Judicial District. The seat is held by Judge Ralph Wilson, who has announced…
by - May 8, 2019 11:52 am
Arkansas saw weak real gross domestic product (GDP) of only 1.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018, well below the national standard of 2.2% and 34th among the 50 U.S….
by - May 8, 2019 11:17 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) named internationally renowned Shuk-Mei Ho, Ph.D., as its vice chancellor for research. “We could not be more fortunate to have a leader…
