by - November 24, 2015 12:09 pm
The nation’s economy expanded in the third quarter at a rate better than previously reported, but still lost momentum from the second quarter when U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) rose…
by - November 24, 2015 7:35 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. CONGRESS REACHES COMPROMISE ON “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND” FIX: U.S. House and Senate lawmakers…
by - November 23, 2015 10:14 pm
The debate continued Monday as justices discussed the operations of both the eastern and western districts of Craighead County, as one justice discussed the origins of the law. Justice Terry…
by - November 23, 2015 9:45 pm
Bentonville, Arkansas, had about 21,000 residents a decade ago. That’s when Kalene Griffith arrived in town to take over at the helm of the city’s tourism office, Visit Bentonville. Griffith,…
by - November 23, 2015 9:15 pm
Those interested in being the next Fort Smith City Administrator need to apply no later than Dec. 2, with the job info indicating that the next person hired will work…
by - November 23, 2015 6:16 pm
Simmons First National Bank Chairman and CEO George Makris on Monday told Talk Business & Politics that the former jewel of South Arkansas is going to have to answer some…
by - November 23, 2015 5:18 pm
Revenue figures for the 2016 Craighead County budget are in and justices now must try figure out ways to make the numbers match. The Craighead County Budget Committee met Monday…
by - November 23, 2015 4:39 pm
The National League of Cities (NLC) recently named its leadership at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition in Nashville, Tenn. Little Rock Mayor and Arkansas Municipal League Immediate Past President Mark…
by - November 23, 2015 4:39 pm
The National League of Cities (NLC) recently named its leadership at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition in Nashville, Tenn. Little Rock Mayor and Arkansas Municipal League Immediate Past President Mark…
by - November 23, 2015 4:11 pm
The legal woes of the Little Rock Technology Park Authority became more entangled Monday (Nov. 23) as the authority filed a condemnation lawsuit against Little Rock Attorney Richard Mays Sr….
by - November 23, 2015 11:59 am
A proposal that would increase motor fuels taxes by 15 cents per gallon, paired with an earned income tax credit, is the best approach for funding highways without hurting lower-income…
by - November 22, 2015 9:11 pm
guest commentary by Dr. Williams Yamkam Editor’s note: Dr. Williams Yamkam is an assistant professor of Political Science at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith where he teaches multiple…
by - November 22, 2015 11:24 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) has signed a “letter of intent on investment cooperation” with Chinese-based Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co. to pursue a $1.3 billion pulp mill to…
by - November 22, 2015 9:59 am
Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said the U.S. must consider all options in dealing with the latest heightened terrorist attacks regarding ISIS and that protecting the American public “has to be…
by - November 22, 2015 9:58 am
This week’s Talk Business & Politics roundtable featured KATV’s lead capitol reporter and weekend anchor Janelle Lilley and TB&P contributor, banker and highway commissioner Frank D. Scott, Jr. Talk Business…
by - November 22, 2015 8:43 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. NISSAN’S MISSISSIPPI PLANT BEGINS PRODUCTION OF THE TITAN XD PICKUP TRUCK: Nissan officially…
by - November 20, 2015 6:32 pm
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 Ch. 7: U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark.,…
by - November 20, 2015 5:33 pm
The 2016 general election may be 354 days from now, but the back and forth leading up to the general election could provide some interesting news, the co-chairs of the…
by - November 20, 2015 1:34 pm
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) this week issued the long-delayed final rules on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for the trucking industry, opening the door for the…
by - November 20, 2015 1:12 pm
While it may sound counterintuitive, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said Friday (Nov. 20) that the pace of job growth is likely to…
