by - August 7, 2018 8:01 pm
The state Tax Reform and Relief Task Force on Tuesday (Aug. 7) adopted a proposal by the panel’s co-chairs to back potential legislation to cut the state’s marginal tax rate…
by - August 7, 2018 8:00 am
According to a recent article by Steve Brawner in this publication, if cleared for the November 6th ballot and passed by the voters, the proposed amendment to the Arkansas constitution…
by - August 7, 2018 6:04 am
Arkansas Term Limits spokesman Tim Jacob says it’s time for the wishes of state voters to be honored and this year’s term limits proposal should keep lawmakers from altering them…
by - August 6, 2018 10:32 pm
Newly named AT&T Arkansas President Ronnie Dedman is a career company man with the telecom giant, and one thing’s for sure, his day job never gets boring. With traffic on…
by - August 6, 2018 12:55 pm
The Maritime Transportation Research and Education Center (MarTREC) recently received the third of five $1.4 million grants, allowing the center to focus on preserving the U.S. transportation system “through efficient,…
by - August 6, 2018 11:48 am
Arkansas needs lawsuit reform to compete economically and increase access to health care. As we work to grow our communities, we are burdened by the threat of frivolous lawsuits and…
by - August 3, 2018 9:43 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson offered a steady dose of good news concerning the state’s healthcare marketplace on Friday (Aug. 3), highlighted by new year-ending data showing Medicaid spending in Arkansas in…
by - August 3, 2018 9:30 pm
Lowering the state’s teen pregnancy rates and raising the pay for teachers would be among Democrat Jared Henderson’s goals if elected governor he said Friday at the NEA Political Animals…
by - August 3, 2018 2:18 pm
Arkansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield has requested insurance rate increases of 4.4% for 2019 on its two plans covering individuals through the health insurance marketplace, while other state insurers…
by - August 3, 2018 9:47 am
The nation’s jobless rate edged back under 4% as employers across the U.S. continue to post “help wanted” signs to attract needed workers in the tight job marketplace, the U.S….
by - August 2, 2018 6:01 pm
Fort Smith mayoral candidates Luis Andrade, Wayne Haver, and George McGill met on Thursday (Aug. 2) at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) to discuss their visions for…
by - August 2, 2018 12:35 pm
Arkansas budget coffers were flush with new revenue entering fiscal year 2019 as strong sales tax collections and rise in car purchases reflected near across-the-board growth in most segments of…
by - August 1, 2018 4:07 pm
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is accelerating the timeline to receive offers from prospective third-party contractors to score and review more than 200 medical marijuana dispensary applications, according to bid…
by - August 1, 2018 2:10 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said Special Counsel Robert Mueller should be allowed to finish his job, but the Second District Congressman is worried about revelations into FBI internal…
by - August 1, 2018 2:04 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has 48 new graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. The program is part of organization’s efforts to create jobs, build communities, and…
by - July 31, 2018 6:04 pm
The Fort Smith Board of Directors is considering the possibility of a Section 108 loan that could restrict 42% of annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds over the next…
by - July 31, 2018 3:05 pm
Two Democrats seeking state and national offices told attendees at a town hall Monday night (July 30) in Helena that voters’ rights are under siege. Chintan Desai, who is challenging…
by - July 31, 2018 2:16 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission will host transit and planning officials from Kansas City, Mo., Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., in the fourth event in a four-part speaker series…
by - July 31, 2018 11:20 am
Fort Smith’s school millage increase, approved by voters on May 22, once again took center stage at a school board meeting on Monday (July 31). The School Board unanimously approved…
by - July 30, 2018 11:37 am
If voters approve a proposed term limits amendment this November, up to 62 members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and 23 senators will be serving their last term after…
