by - May 14, 2015 7:19 am
Denny Altes Named Arkansas Drug Director
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has named Denny Altes, a former legislator from Fort Smith who was elected to the Arkansas House and Senate, as the state’s Drug Director. He replaces Fran…
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by - May 14, 2015 5:52 am
Arkansas River Tonnage Down 9%, Heavy Rains Could Slow May Activity
Shipping on the Arkansas River continues to slow in 2015, with the U.S. Corps of Engineers reporting a 9% dip during the first four months of the year. Recent heavy…
by - May 13, 2015 4:16 pm
Chairs Of Health Reform Task Force To Recommend Consultant Contract Not Be Signed
The co-chairs of the Legislature’s Health Reform Legislative Task Force plan to recommend that a contract with a consultant not be offered, a week after a bare majority of the…
by - May 13, 2015 4:02 pm
Family Council Leader Says Eureka Springs Law In ‘Direct Conflict’ With SB 202
A vote Tuesday in a Northwest Arkansas town to maintain an anti-discrimination ordinance may create a further battle in the courts, a person opposed to the ordinance said Wednesday. Voters…
by - May 13, 2015 9:41 am
John Burris: Exploring The Huckabee Machine
Former pastor and governor Mike Huckabee has kicked-off his second run for the White House. He’s doing so because, according to him, he is best equipped to take on that…
by - May 13, 2015 5:55 am
Health Beat: Criminal Attacks Now No. 1 Cause Of Healthcare Data Breachers
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. PONEMON INSTITUTE:…
by - May 13, 2015 5:02 am
Eureka Springs Voters Support Controversial Ordinance 2223
Eureka Springs voters on Tuesday (May 12) voted to keep an ordinance approved by the city council in February that sought to prevent employment and housing discrimination based on sexual…
by - May 12, 2015 11:44 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 5.12.15
The latest podcast edition of Talk Business & Politics is available. TB&P Business Editor Wesley Brown and contributor Steve Brawner discuss a number of business topics and more. On this…
by - May 12, 2015 8:33 pm
Four NEA Legislators Signal Early Support For Economic Superproject
The 2015 session of the Arkansas General Assembly was productive, with lawmakers making progress on a host of issues, three members of the state House and a state Senator said…
by - May 12, 2015 7:59 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Touts Computer Science, Discusses Special Session In Jonesboro Visit
This fall, Java may be more than just coffee and Pizza may be more than what is served in school cafeterias as students prepare to learn even more about computer…
by - May 12, 2015 7:54 pm
Verizon Buys AOL, Plans To Create Digital Content Powerhouse
Telecom and wireless giant Verizon Communications Inc. announced after the close of market Tuesday that it has signed a pact to buy AOL Inc. for $50 a share, or $4.4…
by - May 12, 2015 9:45 am
Former AEDC Boss: Lockheed Deal Would Be A Big Win For Arkansas
With one of the worst-kept economic development secrets officially out in the open, former Arkansas jobs chief Grant Tennille said the possible expansion of Lockheed’s Camden operation to manufacture a new military vehicle will have benefits far beyond that city’s industrial park.
by - May 12, 2015 7:59 am
OBU President Rex Horne To Replace Rex Nelson At Independent Colleges And Universities Post
They’re trading one Rex for another. Dr. Rex Horne, the 15th president of Ouachita Baptist University since 2006, is resigning his position effective this summer to become president of Arkansas’…
by - May 12, 2015 5:17 am
Executive Q&A: 2014 Teacher Of The Year Jonathan Crossley
Editor’s note: This article appears in the latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics, which you can access online here. Adamant that ‘education equity should be at the forefront…
by - May 12, 2015 5:12 am
Campus Talk: Replacing Rex
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by - May 11, 2015 6:03 pm
Presidential Primary Idea Could Be Part Of Special Session Mix
A plan to move the state’s presidential primary up from May 2016 to March 2016 has drawn the interest of national politicos and state officials alike. The only question may…
by - May 11, 2015 6:02 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Declares Disaster Areas Across Arkansas
On Monday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued a proclamation declaring Franklin, Garland, Howard, Izard, Johnson, Montgomery, Newton, Pike, Pope and Searcy counties a disaster area. Severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that…
by - May 11, 2015 11:42 am
Gov. Hutchinson To Call Special Session For Economic Superproject
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will convene a special session of the Arkansas General Assembly primarily to address the state’s pursuit of an economic superproject in South Arkansas.
by - May 11, 2015 9:10 am
Randy Zook: Trade Promotion Authority Promotes Level Playing Field, Job Creation
Arkansas State Chamber chief Randy Zook says the U.S. Congress needs to approve trade promotion authority to help Arkansas’ manufacturers and exporters.
by - May 11, 2015 9:06 am
Money Talk: National Realtor Association Warns Members About New Mortgage Disclosure Rules
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….