by - November 17, 2015 9:59 pm
Stevens promoted to UAFS dean of students
Dr. Dave Stevens, formerly the director of campus involvement at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, has been promoted to dean of students at the university. In his new…
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by - November 17, 2015 9:21 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford introduces Syrian, Iraqi refugee bill
A bill that would call for the immediate moratorium of the relocation of refugees from Syria and Iraq and would give state governments the authority to decide whether or not…
by - November 17, 2015 9:21 pm
U.S. Rep. Crawford introduces Syrian, Iraqi refugee bill
A bill that would call for the immediate moratorium of the relocation of refugees from Syria and Iraq and would give state governments the authority to decide whether or not…
by - November 17, 2015 8:04 pm
Summit speakers say workforce training needs cooperation between business, education
Business and education leaders need to work together to ensure Northwest Arkansas and the state at large has a trained workforce, according to multiple discussions throughout the Northwest Arkansas Workforce…
by - November 17, 2015 6:51 pm
Little Rock A&P OKs two-cent hotel tax for Arts Center work, issue moves to city board
The Little Rock Advertising and Promotions Commission voted Tuesday (Nov. 17) to increase the hotel tax in Little Rock by two cents to raise $37.5 million dollars to fund a…
by - November 17, 2015 6:29 pm
Fort Smith trails network gets $695,000 private sector funding toward $3 million goal
In addition to a $3 million interest free loan from First National Bank of Fort Smith, business leaders in Fort Smith seeking to improve the city’s trail system have raised…
by - November 17, 2015 4:47 pm
Gov. Hutchinson says past Homeland Security experience played into his Syrian refugee stance (Updated)
Editor’s note: The story is updated with more comments about the Syrian refugee issue, and with info on Gov. Hutchinson’s economic development trip to Japan and China. The governor is…
by - November 17, 2015 10:58 am
2016 again a battle for Arkansas GOP direction
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature and the author of this opinion column. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly…
by - November 17, 2015 10:43 am
Bookout attorney asks for continuance in mail fraud sentencing
The accountant for a former state senator who pleaded guilty to mail fraud earlier this year needs more time to determine who has been paid back in the aftermath of…
by - November 17, 2015 9:44 am
Campus Talk: For-profit college ordered to pay $95 million to settle whistleblower complaint
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE ORDERED TO PAY $95 MILLION TO SETTLE WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT: Education…
by - November 17, 2015 5:27 am
Fort Smith Board does not make police department cuts, but lowers overall budget 6.5%
The Fort Smith Board of Directors added approximately $416,000 in expenses to the city’s 2016 budget on Monday night (Nov. 16) in a marathon review that involved more than four…
by - November 16, 2015 11:10 pm
Opposing views about I-30 expansion plan aired in respectful town hall
Town hall participants questioned the need for the 10-lane I-30 Crossing across the Arkansas River at the Clinton Presidential Center Monday, while some offered their support for the project. The…
by - November 16, 2015 9:55 pm
Illinois River Watershed Partnership appoints three new board members
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership appointed three new members to its board of directors at the IRWP’s annual meeting earlier this month. Mike Malone, Cliff Gibbs and Jason Bramlett will…
by - November 16, 2015 9:55 pm
Illinois River Watershed Partnership appoints three new board members
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership appointed three new members to its board of directors at the IRWP’s annual meeting earlier this month. Mike Malone, Cliff Gibbs and Jason Bramlett will…
by - November 16, 2015 7:52 pm
Tech Park board approves $17.5 million finance package, extends offer to attorney for downtown property
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority approved two measures on Monday to move the city’s multimillion downtown tech park development closer to realization, but it still may face legal hurdles…
by - November 16, 2015 5:42 pm
Two-cent hike for the Little Rock hotel tax proposed to pay for arts center, MacArthur Park work
Little Rock residents could be asked to vote on a two-cent increase on the hotel tax in a February special election to fund a reported $60 million in upgrades and…
by - November 16, 2015 4:43 pm
Hospital leaders: new payment model can’t reduce low Medicaid payments
The state’s Medicaid system could consider a payment model classifying inpatient hospital stays according to diagnosis and resources required for treatment as a way to incentivize efficiencies. If it’s adopted,…
by - November 16, 2015 4:25 pm
No place for an isolationist mentality
Last Friday evening, I was among the millions of onlookers who were transfixed to their television sets through the night. For hours, I endured reports from the BBC News and…
by - November 16, 2015 3:19 pm
Tech talent is a priority for Wal-Mart, top concern for employers
Add Jacqui Canney to the list of those calling for education system changes and improvements that better target tech skills that are essential for the the future workforce and future…
by - November 16, 2015 2:04 pm
New documentary, Q&A with Arkansas leaders focuses on the future of education
The U.S. education model has remained the same for more than 100 years, but the times have changed and we no longer live in an agricultural or industrial economy. How…