by - August 11, 2015 5:04 am
Arkansas’ uninsured rate has fallen to just over 9% since aspects of the Affordable Care Act and the Private Option have been implemented, but that number is expected to rise again.
by - August 10, 2015 9:01 pm
The nuclear deal with Iran doesn’t fulfill its objectives, so the United States should continue to enforce sanctions, even if it does so without the support of the United Nations,…
by - August 10, 2015 8:51 pm
To fund or not to fund, that was the question Monday night as Craighead County justices approved allowing the county to use the state bidding process to update its IT…
by - August 10, 2015 11:40 am
Several cities and counties around the state will receive a total of $1,380,000 to help with infrastructure projects, officials said Monday. Governor Asa Hutchinson presented grants to seven Arkansas cities…
by - August 10, 2015 7:10 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson recalls his recent trip to Arkansas City and touts the Delta Heritage Trail that is attracting visitors to Southeast Arkansas.
by - August 10, 2015 6:18 am
This week’s financial roundup looks at SEC rules for CEO pay, rising bank fraud losses, and the St. Louis Fed chief’s deep thoughts on the long-term ‘zero’ interest policy and its impact on the global economy.
by - August 9, 2015 6:53 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. WOMEN…
by - August 8, 2015 6:08 am
From professional Instagrammers to the GOP debate in Cleveland to the exit of one of TV’s top funny men, we’ve got you covered with national news of interest and a sneak preview of Sunday’s Talk Business & Politics show.
by - August 7, 2015 7:13 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement at the annual Color of Hope Gala Friday evening (Aug….
by - August 7, 2015 2:59 pm
Entergy Arkansas Inc. on Friday proposed what it called “a more reasonable, long-term, multi-unit approach to address Arkansas’ regional haze” in response to the federal Environment Protection Agency’s rejection of…
by - August 7, 2015 2:03 pm
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A state representative who opposed a religious conscience bill says increased preferences for LGBT people may be added in…
by - August 7, 2015 11:19 am
There are many conversations happening across Arkansas about the criminal justice system, prison reform, and formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society. Earlier this year, Gov. Hutchinson announced the Criminal Justice Reform…
by - August 7, 2015 11:13 am
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - August 7, 2015 9:05 am
A substantive issue our country is currently debating is the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six of the world’s superpowers. Like many deals between nations, it’s probably not perfect,…
by - August 7, 2015 5:55 am
It started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential debate of the 2016 campaign brought the current top 10 candidates according to the polls…
by - August 6, 2015 10:01 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge approved a substituted ballot title that will allow term limits supporters to collect signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment in 2016. The popular name for…
by - August 6, 2015 8:01 pm
A sales tax election may be in the offering later this year as a Jonesboro City Council committee will meet next week to discuss the issue. The Jonesboro City Council…
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:36 pm
State Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock, said Thursday that the signing of a bill 50 years ago helped pave the way for lawmakers like him.
by - August 5, 2015 5:43 pm
A new collaborative program tagged A-Chance is aimed at helping children in violent and crime-ridden homes succeed in their school setting and in life. Conner Eldridge, U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for…
