by - November 12, 2015 8:28 pm
The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday expressed support for the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department’s proposed “30 Crossing” project design that would create six primary lanes and four…
by - November 12, 2015 2:53 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a business-friendly crowd of corporate executives, lawmakers and economic developers on Thursday that he has a list of companies in Japan and China that he plans…
by - November 12, 2015 6:27 am
Dawson Meadows takes over state government after it receives what he considers a failing grade on an integrity test. There is also a report about small anti-drunk driving computers being…
by - November 11, 2015 9:00 pm
Quentin Willard is learning to take the good with the bad. The military veteran and young entrepreneur pushing for inclusion of microbreweries into commercial-heavy (C-5) zones within Fort Smith’s Unified…
by - November 11, 2015 6:47 pm
Former Gen. Stanley McChrystal said Wednesday (Nov. 11) during a Wal-Mart event in Bentonville that war is a “retail activity,” and it’s important for hometowns to do all they can to…
by - November 11, 2015 11:02 am
CenterPoint Energy has filed an application with the Arkansas Public Service Commission (APSC) to change the company’s natural gas distribution rates that will push up the average residential customer’s bill…
by - November 11, 2015 6:31 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. COLORADO TO VOTE ON SINGLE-PAYER STATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Colorado voters will decide next year whether the…
by - November 10, 2015 9:12 pm
Insurance carriers told legislators Tuesday that beneficiaries don’t always understand how to access the health care system and sometimes overuse the emergency room, and that the system needs to better…
by - November 10, 2015 9:10 pm
The Arkansas Department of Human Services implemented two changes to its income verification system for Medicaid and private option recipients Monday, allowing it to process more than 3,000 cases. Mark…
by - November 10, 2015 4:31 pm
The Fort Smith Regional Sanitary Landfill could see a significant increase in “gate rate” charges if the city’s Board of Directors approve a proposal from Fort Smith Sanitation Director T….
by - November 10, 2015 3:13 pm
Editor’s note: Story info and photo provided by the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The journey that led Armando Castro to create the Student Veterans Organization at the University…
by - November 10, 2015 2:43 pm
Arkansas should consider requiring recipients to pay part of their health care costs or risk losing their coverage in its next version of the private option – if the federal…
by - November 10, 2015 12:43 pm
Spend five minutes in a room with Delta Regional Authority co-chairman Chris Masingill and you’ll feel like you’re in the presence of a preacher – and you are. Masingill preaches…
by - November 10, 2015 12:52 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. CONSUMER WATCHDOG AGENCY TAKES ACTION AGAINST ALLEGED STUDENT LOAN SCAM: The Consumer Financial Protection…
by - November 9, 2015 7:10 pm
With seven weeks left in the year, Craighead County has collected about 75% of its revenues but are waiting on a key financial number before setting its 2016 budget. Craighead…
by - November 9, 2015 5:35 pm
The CEO of a fast-growing South Dakota utility said his company is “on track” to take over SourceGas’ operations across 19 counties in north Arkansas by the first half of…
by - November 9, 2015 2:36 pm
Editor’s note: Talk Business & Politics reporter Michael Wilkey also contributed to this report. The story is now updated with a complete list of filings for federal and state offices….
by - November 9, 2015 10:01 am
Arkansas’ state government scored a D-, or 35th in the nation, regarding its laws, practices and systems for accountability and transparency, according to a report released Monday by The Center…
by - November 8, 2015 7:38 pm
Voters will likely know by the end of Monday who will be on the ballot for the March 1 primary as well as the November 2016 general election. However, the…
by - November 8, 2015 7:02 pm
State Sen. Jon Woods, R-Springdale, announced Saturday (Nov. 7) he is not running for re-election to his Senate District 7 seat. Later that day, Rep. Lance Eads, R-Springdale, announced he…
