by - May 15, 2025 11:31 am
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine has a $44.6 million impact to the economy in Northeast Arkansas, according to a study conducted by the Parker Strategy…
by - May 14, 2025 8:58 pm
CARTI announced this week that its El Dorado cancer center is adding 3D screening and diagnostic contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) to its services. Later this year, as part of the finalization…
by - May 14, 2025 5:37 pm
Joe Bailey has been named executive director of the Arkansas Waterways Commission effective May 27. He will succeed Cassandra Caldwell who has been director since 2020. The announcement was made…
by - May 14, 2025 2:17 pm
After months of deconstruction and then reconstruction, the normal pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow has resumed in downtown Jonesboro. The traffic light at the confluence of Main Street and Washington…
by - May 13, 2025 10:04 pm
Fort Smith voters on Tuesday (May 13) approved by a wide margin a sales tax reallocation plan to provide $360 million over 30 years to fund federally-mandated sewer system work….
by - May 13, 2025 4:28 pm
Former Jackson County farmer and entrepreneur Hallie Shoffner will seek to be the Democratic Party nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate race in an effort to unseat two-time incumbent Republican…
by - May 13, 2025 6:34 am
Arkansas Treasurer of State John Thurston, R-Ark. announced his campaign for re-election in a press release Monday (May 12). Thurston said he promised to continue his conservative stances and good…
by - May 12, 2025 10:17 am
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Nick Bronni, who was appointed to the state’s high court by Gov. Sarah Sanders, announced Monday (May 12) that he will run for a full term…
by - May 12, 2025 7:46 am
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, was a guest on this week’s Talk Business & Politics D.C. Edition podcast and newsletter. The Fourth District Congressman chairs the House Natural Resources…
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…
