by - August 18, 2016 1:02 pm
An evidentiary hearing at the Arkansas Public Service Commission on how the $900 million Diamond Pipeline will cross five major in-state water sources lasted less than 15 minutes on Thursday…
by - August 17, 2016 6:25 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., will support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump despite his lagging poll numbers and his myriad of controversial statements in recent weeks. Boozman told the Kiwanis…
by - August 17, 2016 5:49 pm
Nestled in the Ozark foothills Bella Vista is a young city – just 9.5 years old – and still struggling to grow its commercial sector amid a challenging topography and…
by - August 17, 2016 5:19 pm
Editor’s note: You can watch the full video of today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily at the end of this report, or download an audio version through the iTunes store…
by - August 17, 2016 5:13 pm
Trucking officials in Arkansas and the U.S. are hoping the final round of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation will achieve…
by - August 17, 2016 3:35 pm
Diamond Pipeline has agreed to deposit $6.6 million in an escrow account to help the Clarksville Light and Water Company improve its water treatment system in Johnson County as part…
by - August 17, 2016 1:48 pm
Former Arkansas Representative Harold Copenhaver will challenge incumbent Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin for his job this fall. Copenhaver, 55, exclusively told Talk Business & Politics he will lay out his…
by - August 16, 2016 8:11 pm
Budget cuts, a business expansion, and a fallen law officer took center stage at Tuesday night’s (Aug. 16) meeting of the Fort Smith Board of Directors. City Finance Director Jennifer…
by - August 16, 2016 4:36 pm
Editor’s note: You can watch the full video of today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily at the end of this report, or download an audio version through the iTunes store…
by - August 16, 2016 12:41 pm
A rule allowing doctors and patients to establish a relationship using audiovisual technology was approved by a legislative subcommittee Tuesday (Aug. 16). But the rule still would not let some…
by - August 16, 2016 12:31 pm
The commissioners of the Metrocentre Improvement District Commission on Tuesday reaffirmed an earlier vote from a March meeting approving dissolution of the pro-downtown entity once the board receives a petition…
by - August 16, 2016 5:30 am
Two landowner groups along the proposed $2 billion Plains & Clean Line project filed a legal complaint Monday (Aug. 15) against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Southwestern…
by - August 15, 2016 6:05 pm
Lawrence County Judge Dale Freeman has made a startling recovery after a near fatal car crash Wednesday. Freeman, 75, has had two surgeries to repair a broken neck, and is…
by - August 15, 2016 6:05 pm
Lawrence County Judge Dale Freeman has made a startling recovery after a near fatal car crash Wednesday. Freeman, 75, has had two surgeries to repair a broken neck, and is…
by - August 15, 2016 5:52 pm
The association representing nursing homes in July donated $250,000 to support a ballot initiative that would reduce medical verdicts and lawyers’ fees, bringing its total over three months to $580,000….
by - August 15, 2016 5:38 pm
A judge will determine if Randolph County residents will get to decide in November if alcohol will be sold in the county. Keep Revenue in Randolph County, an organization formed…
by - August 15, 2016 5:28 pm
The Secretary of State’s office has validated two additional candidates to run for president in Arkansas, while a political group has enough signatures but must find a candidate. The verified…
by - August 15, 2016 4:36 pm
The state had 4,791 children in foster care at the end of March, an increase from 4,592 at the end of the previous quarter. There were more foster care children…
by - August 15, 2016 4:17 pm
Talk Business & Politics has launched a new microsite aimed at providing more news in the banking, finance and investment sectors. The industry microsite is sponsored by Stephens Inc. Features…
by - August 15, 2016 2:00 pm
There’s a unique phenomena that occurs when the economy spins downward. Small, two-year colleges that often offer vocational training have a surge in enrollment. When the workforce shrinks, those without…
