by - February 3, 2016 9:41 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. CDC UPDATES ZIKA VIRUS TRAVEL ALERTS: The Center for Disease and Control (CDC) is working with…
by - February 2, 2016 11:25 pm
A sanitation department audit, an impassioned response from a Fort Smith Police officer accused of perjury, a plea to continue supporting the Fort Smith Museum of History, and microbreweries, topped…
by - February 2, 2016 4:27 pm
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…
by - February 2, 2016 4:00 pm
CenterPoint Energy Inc. officials revealed Monday (Feb. 1) that the Houston-based energy company is exploring the use of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) business model for all or part…
by - February 2, 2016 3:48 pm
A one-year contract with a regional economic development group received final approval Tuesday from Jonesboro council members while the path to electing a new council member later this year was…
by - February 2, 2016 3:46 pm
A pair of Jonesboro residents recently became the newest members of a state economic development group with several items on the agenda, one of the members said Monday. Gov. Asa…
by - February 2, 2016 2:44 pm
The state Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday (Feb. 2) that net available revenues are expected to reach $5.33 billion in fiscal year 2017, an increase of $106.8 million…
by - February 2, 2016 2:07 pm
Editor’s note: Story and headline updated to reflect that the vote is to direct the 2-cent hotel tax is already in place to pay for the mentioned facility improvements. ––––––––––––––––––…
by - February 2, 2016 9:05 am
Editor’s note: Roy Hill is an Arkansas native. He’s taught college courses at four different Arkansas colleges and universities and written news, feature stories and other content for several Arkansas…
by - February 1, 2016 10:58 pm
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group. IOWA CAUCUS WINNER & LOSERS Time for…
by - February 1, 2016 2:59 pm
Arkansas is the nation’s fifth most dependent state on the gun industry, and the most dependent in the South, according to WalletHub, a personal finance website. The company’s analysts studied…
by - February 1, 2016 7:12 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. CONGRESS GETS ANNUAL REPORT ON DODD-FRANK’S WALL STREET REFORMS: As part of its responsibilities…
by - January 31, 2016 10:02 am
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, says Congress has changed under House Speaker Paul Ryan’s leadership with more emphasis on policy and less on politics. Appearing on this week’s edition…
by - January 31, 2016 10:01 am
While Iowa and New Hampshire are ground-zero for the Presidential campaigns this week and next, voters in those states are being bombarded on the airwaves. Arkansas, which moved up its…
by - January 31, 2016 7:51 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. ORGANIZED LABOR HOLDS STEADY AT 14.8 MILLION MEMBERS IN 2015:…
by - January 30, 2016 3:11 pm
Southside High School Principal Wayne Haver sent to the media on Saturday (Jan. 30) the new school mascot logo produced by Mark Verlander, with Montara, Calif.-based Verlander Design. The new…
by - January 30, 2016 9:58 am
The Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers was elected to serve as President of the State Poultry Executives Association during the organization’s annual meeting at the International Production and Processing Expo…
by - January 30, 2016 9:58 am
The Poultry Federation President Marvin Childers was elected to serve as President of the State Poultry Executives Association during the organization’s annual meeting at the International Production and Processing Expo…
by - January 30, 2016 8:52 am
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7. Congressman French Hill. Touring the…
by - January 29, 2016 6:00 pm
Global economic growth is slowing with China struggling and Europe coming off a two-year recession. The U.S. fourth quarter GDP grew at a disappointing 0.7%, but economists at the University…
