by - February 25, 2015 3:49 pm
Judge Dismisses Nucor Lawsuit Against Big River Steel
A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit brought by Nucor Steel against Big River Steel, the state’s first superproject.
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by - February 25, 2015 10:32 am
Health Beat: Obamacare Procrastinators Get An Extension
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…
by - February 25, 2015 10:01 am
Susan Eisenhower: It’s Time To Modernize Nation’s Energy Infrastructure
Editor’s note: Susan Eisenhower, the author of this guest commentary, was a guest speaker at the Clinton School of Public Service last month. She is the CEO and Chairman of…
by - February 24, 2015 6:02 pm
Talk Politics Midweek Roundtable: A Second Look At The Prison Reform Program
This week’s “Talk Politics” roundtable is online now. You can watch the video below. This week, Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock, columnist and contributor Jessica DeLoach Sabin, KATV’s…
by - February 24, 2015 6:01 pm
Capitol Notebook: Lottery Bill Heads To Governor, Computer Coding Bill Signed
A bill that would get rid of the state’s lottery commission drew overwhelming support Tuesday from the House, while a state Senator sponsored a bill that would allow 16-year-olds to…
by - February 24, 2015 6:00 pm
Delegation Responds To Keystone XL Pipeline Veto
The veto of a bill to build a nearly 3,000 mile pipeline from Canada through the United States drew a stinging rebuke from the state’s congressional delegation Tuesday. President Barack…
by - February 24, 2015 9:19 am
Campus Talk: SAU Names Trey Berry As New President
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily…
by - February 24, 2015 9:00 am
Jessica DeLoach Sabin: Prison Reform Plan Has Problems And Promise
One of the most pressing issues that Gov. Hutchinson must face during his first term in office is how to address our costly prison system. From overcrowding to crime reduction,…
by - February 23, 2015 7:50 pm
‘Uniform Non-discrimination’ Bill Becomes Law Without Governor’s Signature
A bill whose net effect would prohibit local governments from establishing anti-discrimination ordinances is now Arkansas law. SB 202, which was hotly debated in the state Legislature, went into effect…
by - February 23, 2015 6:39 pm
Capitol Notebook: Funding Bills Advance; Maternity Leave, Gun Bills Filed
Cold, wintry weather didn’t freeze legislators from taking action on Monday. The House approved a bill that was voted down last week, while $10 million in funding for state inmates…
by - February 23, 2015 2:05 pm
Constitutional Officers Have Different Spending Plans On Office Makeovers
KATV’s Elicia Dover reports: Whether you voted for them or not, in November, Arkansas got a brand new set of state leaders. It’s not unusual for new state officers taking…
by - February 23, 2015 1:54 pm
John Burris: All You Really Need To Know You Learned In The Pre-K Debate
Our state hasn’t increased funding for pre-kindergarten programs for almost a decade. It’s an important policy, but I don’t understand the current outrage by some Democrats at this inherited problem….
by - February 22, 2015 9:06 pm
Made In America: 5 Facts On Girl Scout Cookie Production
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…
by - February 22, 2015 9:26 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Discusses Criminal Justice Reforms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson rolls out his comprehensive plan for changes to the state’s criminal justice system. What all do they include?
by - February 22, 2015 9:07 am
Cong. Westerman Pushing Workforce Requirement Flexibility For Medicaid Expansion
First-term Cong. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is utilizing his previous legislative experience to push for a loosening of federal regulations on Arkansas and other states. The former House Majority Leader,…
by - February 22, 2015 8:21 am
Michael Cook: The Democratic Party Discusses Rebuilding Efforts
The Democratic Party of Arkansas held a state committee meeting on Saturday making it the first time the committee has met since the November elections and the subsequent political sea…
by - February 21, 2015 9:16 pm
Education Bills On Legislative Agenda
The seventh week of the Arkansas General Assembly will likely feature several education bills up for discussion, ranging from Common Core and workforce training as well as the state commission…
by - February 21, 2015 7:31 am
Weekend Digest: The Girl Scout Cookies Edition
Girl Scout cookies have a new twist on this year’s flavors. Fuel your hunger for news in this week’s roundup of stories from around the country and the globe.
by - February 20, 2015 12:37 pm
Sen. Cotton Hears About The ‘F’ Word From Tourism Officials
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined a tourism and travel roundtable on Friday and heard an earful about how federal overreach is impacting one of Arkansas’ fastest growing industries.
by - February 20, 2015 12:31 pm
Baldwin & Shell Hires Mica Strother As VP For Marketing And Business Development
Baldwin & Shell Construction Co. has hired Mica Strother as vice president of marketing and business development. Scott Copas, president and CEO of Baldwin & Shell, made the announcement on…