by - January 22, 2014 4:37 am
A Pulaski County judge ruled Tuesday that a Massachusetts real estate company had breached its contract with the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) and ordered the company to immediately…
by - January 22, 2014 1:49 am
Former State Rep. Linda Collins-Smith announced her plans to seek the State Senate District 19 seat in northeast Arkansas as a Republican. Collin-Smith, a hotel business owner from Pocahontas narrowly…
by - January 21, 2014 4:49 pm
Kirkley Thomas has been named vice president of governmental affairs for the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. He replaces Carmie Henry, who will retire Jan. 31 after more than 17 years…
by - January 21, 2014 3:38 pm
Arkansas voters view the private option insurance plan more favorably than unfavorably, according to a new survey from Talk Business and Hendrix College.
by - January 18, 2014 10:28 pm
It’s not too late to attend the biennial Electric Cooperatives-Arkansas Broadcasters Political Candidate Training Seminar on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The event, which you read more about here, will feature Republican…
by - January 18, 2014 10:13 pm
A profile of the four newcomers to the state’s business hall of fame tops the story list of our latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas.
by - January 18, 2014 9:42 pm
For our weekend business and political readers: IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT BRIGHT IDEAS That is if you truly want to innovate in your work. According to research by Harvard Business…
by - January 17, 2014 7:52 am
We are still combing through campaign finance reports, but one thing popped out as I was skimming the report for John Burkhalter’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor. He has raised a…
by - January 16, 2014 8:31 pm
From Peter Urban with our content partner, Stephens Media: A $1.1 trillion spending bill that will keep the federal government running through September passed the Senate on Thursday, a day…
by - January 16, 2014 8:07 pm
Gov. Mike Beebe announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Ronald Angel, Maumelle, to the Arkansas Veterans Commission. Appointment expires October 15, 2017. Replaces Roger McClain. Amber Bagley, Little…
by - January 16, 2014 7:28 am
From Rob Moritz with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau: The Beebe administration Wednesday proposed a $10 million pilot program to help school districts across the state gain access…
by - January 15, 2014 5:44 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross released his second TV ad of 2014, a biographical spot that touts his faith, family values, NRA rating and ties to popular Gov. Mike Beebe….
by - January 15, 2014 2:33 pm
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) announced today that he has appointed Dr. Sybil Jordan Hampton of Little Rock to the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Hampton replaces Rev. J. Barrington Minix Sr….
by - January 15, 2014 9:49 am
As he approaches his final legislative session, Gov. Mike Beebe presented a $5 billion budget that includes increased funding for prisons and public schools.
by - January 14, 2014 10:02 pm
Republican John Cooper defeated Democrat Steve Rockwell in a race to replace the vacant Senate District 21 seat in greater Jonesboro. The vacancy occurred after the resignation of incumbent Democrat…
by - January 14, 2014 8:47 pm
Stephens Media columnist Steve Brawner provides options for what to do with the Lt. Governor’s office in the future. As a former staffer for Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller, Branwer has…
by - January 14, 2014 8:03 am
The transportation and trucking sector continues to be a bright spot for the Arkansas and national economy. Lane Kidd with the Arkansas Trucking Association says that trend will continue in 2014.
by - January 14, 2014 5:33 am
Editor’s note: An architect of the private option, Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) represents District 28 in the Arkansas State Senate. The traditional Medicaid program has failed and as a result,…
by - January 14, 2014 5:32 am
Editor’s note: Rep. Joe Farrer (R-Austin) represents District 44 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Calling something affordable doesn’t make it so. If you call a dog a cat, it’s…
by - January 14, 2014 3:01 am
After all major parties in the long-running desegregation case involving three central Arkansas school districts agreed to a settlement in November, a federal judge has signed off on the deal….
