by - December 16, 2018 10:07 pm
Lt. Gov. Griffin promoted to Colonel in U.S. Army Reserves
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin is no longer a Lt. Colonel. The state’s No. 2 executive has been promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was confirmed to the…
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by - December 16, 2018 3:06 pm
AEDC chief says ‘full pipeline’ on future projects, warns China trade war slowing Arkansas efforts
The loss of nearly 350 jobs in central Arkansas “hurts,” according to Mike Preston, the state’s economic development leader, but he sees opportunities for displaced workers in regional job openings…
by - December 15, 2018 12:19 pm
Texas judge declares Obamacare unconstitutional, Governor addresses uncertainty
Late Friday (Dec. 14), a federal judge in Texas declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional on the grounds that a federal tax measure passed by Republicans a year ago struck…
by - December 13, 2018 8:54 pm
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care receives grant for rural opioid abuse
The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) has received a grant award totaling $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The…
by - December 13, 2018 8:45 pm
State Board of Education approves Fort Smith schools’ request for teacher personnel committee
The Arkansas State Board of Education (SBE) voted 8-0 Thursday (Dec. 13) to approve Fort Smith Public Schools (FSPS) request for a two-year waiver that would allow for the formation…
by - December 13, 2018 8:19 pm
Arkansas Bar Association names Jay Robbins as director of governmental relations
The Arkansas Bar Association named Jay K. Robbins as its new director of government relations for the statewide organization. The Arkansas Bar Association is a voluntary, statewide organization representing the…
by - December 13, 2018 8:13 pm
AG protests Entergy pact to shutdown Arkansas coal plants, asks state regulators to intervene
Just weeks after an agreement between Entergy Arkansas and a coalition of environmental groups was reached to shut down two of the state’s oldest coal-fired power plants, state Arkansas Attorney…
by - December 13, 2018 8:00 pm
Six researchers added to Arkansas Research Alliance Fellows Program
The Arkansas Research Alliance (ARA) announced six new ARA Fellows during a press conference at the State Capitol on Thursday (Dec. 13) with Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The ARA Fellows program,…
by - December 12, 2018 4:19 pm
Kane Webb to leave Parks & Tourism job for Walmart, interim director announced
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday (Dec. 12) that Arkansas Parks and Tourism Director Kane Webb has resigned to take a job with Walmart. Webb will be replaced on an interim…
by - December 12, 2018 3:38 pm
DHS adds telephone helpline for Arkansas Works requirement
Arkansas Works recipients who are subject to a work requirement will be able to call a new helpline from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, the Department…
by - December 11, 2018 5:01 pm
Marshals Museum tax proposal to be considered by Fort Smith city board, directors offer thoughts on special election
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will consider a special election for a one-time, non-renewable, nine-month, one-cent sales tax to benefit the U.S. Marshals Museum at its regular board meeting…
by - December 11, 2018 4:45 pm
Trump administration rolls back Clean Water Act rules, environmental groups condemn action
The Trump administration Tuesday (Dec. 11) moved forward with a promise to repeal Obama era rules that expanded federal authority under the U.S. Clean Water Act despite criticism from environmental…
by - December 10, 2018 1:46 pm
Rett Hatcher joins Gilmore Strategy Group
The consulting firm that handled Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s re-election bid has a new partner. Gilmore Strategy Group, a full-service political consulting and lobbying firm based in Little Rock, announced the…
by - December 9, 2018 10:43 am
Baptist Health CEO says Sparks acquisition will lead to stability
Baptist Health CEO Troy Wells said his hospital system’s acquisition of two campuses in the Fort Smith region was tricky due to negotiations with a publicly-traded company, but he expects…
by - December 7, 2018 3:29 pm
State Chamber leader touts 4 T’s for legislative session
Fort Smith business leaders heard Friday morning (Dec. 7) that the four Ts —- teachers, taxes, transportation and transformation — will be the main focus when the Arkansas General Assembly…
by - December 6, 2018 6:46 pm
Hot Springs to receive $20 million for bypass extension
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $20 million in grants for a bypass extension in Hot Springs. The money will come from the $1.5 billion Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage…
by - December 6, 2018 5:10 pm
Northwest Arkansas to receive $25 million BUILD grant for I-49 Bella Vista bypass
Northwest Arkansas will receive a $25 million federal grant to build a 4.81-mile segment of Interstate 49 in Missouri and to complete the 18.9-mile Arkansas/Missouri connector, or the Bella Vista…
by - December 6, 2018 4:20 pm
U.S. coal use in 2018 swoons to lowest level in nearly 40 years, EIA says
Despite ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to prop up one of the ailing segments of the fossil fuel industry, U.S. coal consumption in the power sector is expected to…
by - December 5, 2018 9:19 pm
Arkansas startup unveils plans for state’s first accredited cannabis lab
Arkansas’ first announced cannabis testing lab will hold an open house and dedication next week as the Natural State moves closer to entering the fast-growing medical marijuana industry that is…
by - December 5, 2018 9:44 am
Family first: Hendrens will be first brother and sister to serve in same legislative session
A Hendren winning a political race in Benton County is hardly a surprise. Family patriarch Kim Hendren and one of his sons, Jim Hendren, have been reliably elected Republican legislators…