by - February 6, 2016 7:19 am
Weekend Digest: The Super Bowl 50 edition
TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and now…
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by - February 5, 2016 6:31 pm
Mayor Jordan declares 2015 ‘phenomenal’ for Fayetteville, will run for re-election
Fayetteville saw a “phenomenal year” in 2015 and much is planned for 2016 Mayor Lioneld Jordan told the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee Friday (Feb. 5). He confirmed…
by - February 5, 2016 3:53 pm
Congressional Digest: Votes held on trade, Obamacare, dyslexia funding
Lawmakers this week dealt with a plethora of trade and financial issues, while a vote to override the President’s veto on a bill seeking to repeal the federal health care…
by - February 5, 2016 3:02 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford heading to Cuba on trade trip
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, plans to take a trip this spring to Cuba to learn about furthering trade with the Caribbean nation. Crawford, who serves on the House Agriculture…
by - February 5, 2016 12:37 pm
ATU-Ozark spring enrollment up 2.45%
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus had 2.45% growth in spring enrollment with 1,801 students compared to last spring, which saw an enrollment of 1,758 students. Fall 2016 applications increased 170% from…
by - February 5, 2016 12:37 pm
ATU-Ozark spring enrollment up 2.45%
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus had 2.45% growth in spring enrollment with 1,801 students compared to last spring, which saw an enrollment of 1,758 students. Fall 2016 applications increased 170% from…
by - February 5, 2016 8:45 am
ASU spring semester enrollment highest with new standards
Arkansas State University reported its highest spring semester enrollment since new state admission standards were put in place. The 13,082 student count is the most for a spring semester since…
by - February 5, 2016 8:45 am
ASU spring semester enrollment highest with new standards
Arkansas State University reported its highest spring semester enrollment since new state admission standards were put in place. The 13,082 student count is the most for a spring semester since…
by - February 4, 2016 4:14 pm
Health initiatives slowing costs in Arkansas, report says
The patient-centered medical home model reduced health care costs by 1.2% in 2014 compared to cost increases of 0.6% among non-participating practices, according to the second annual Statewide Tracking Report…
by - February 4, 2016 2:23 pm
Governor: Arkansas Works still progressing as Arkansas to ‘push the envelope’; new state branding effort unveiled
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Feb. 4) that his main proposed changes to the private option remain intact after his recent discussions with federal Department of Health and Human Services…
by - February 4, 2016 11:31 am
EIA forecasts utility-scale renewable electric generation to grow 9% in 2016
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is forecasting that electricity generated from utility-scale renewable facilities is expected to grow by 9% in 2016, based on projections in the latest federal research…
by - February 4, 2016 11:22 am
Future School building a ‘different mindset’ model for students, teachers
The Future is now the Present for Trish Flanagan and her efforts to launch the Fort Smith area’s first public charter school for grades 10-12. The last few months have…
by - February 4, 2016 7:01 am
Fourth annual Arkansas legislative ‘Hoops for Kids’ Sake’ basketball game set for March 15
The 4th annual Arkansas legislative “Hoops for Kids’ Sake” charity basketball game will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of…
by - February 4, 2016 7:01 am
Fourth annual Arkansas legislative ‘Hoops for Kids’ Sake’ basketball game set for March 15
The 4th annual Arkansas legislative “Hoops for Kids’ Sake” charity basketball game will be held Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of…
by - February 3, 2016 8:51 pm
Trump blasts Cruz before large Little Rock crowd
Donald Trump accused Sen. Ted Cruz of fraud in his GOP victory in the Iowa caucus and touted his own deal-making prowess in front of an announced crowd of 11,500…
by - February 3, 2016 7:57 pm
Sebastian County Sheriff’s office working ‘fact finding’ investigation of FSPD officer
When Fort Smith Police Captain Jarrard Copeland spoke Tuesday (Feb. 2) to the Fort Smith Board of Directors about allegations against his character, what he knew but didn’t tell the…
by - February 3, 2016 6:11 pm
‘Keep Dollars in Crawford County’ seeks November vote on liquor sales
Van Buren attorney Kevin Holmes said “Keep Dollars in Crawford County” filed paperwork Wednesday (Feb. 3) with the Arkansas Ethics Commission and has hired a company to gather signatures in…
by - February 3, 2016 2:19 pm
Former Gov. Romney advisor named new Arkansas DHS director
Cindy Gillespie, former health care advisor to then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) as Arkansas Department of Human Service director. She replaces John Selig…
by - February 3, 2016 1:46 pm
Arkansas prepared for federal REAL ID program, critic says feds will not enforce
Arkansas will be ready for an Oct. 10 deadline for driver’s licenses and state-issued IDs to comply with the federal REAL ID Act in order for travelers to use those…
by - February 3, 2016 9:41 am
Health Beat: CDC updates Zika virus travel alerts
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…