by - September 19, 2013 1:27 pm
One day after news that the Federal Reserve Bank will maintain its current pace of bond purchasing, Wall Street will once again brace itself as House Republicans are set to…
by - September 19, 2013 1:27 pm
Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner is optimistic that Congress can become functional, pass meaningful tax reform, and help boost a struggling economy despite new data that suggests his peers see conditions…
by - September 19, 2013 6:46 am
Although Arkansas has a ban on gay marriage, many Arkansas employers must now manage certain retirement plans, health insurance plans and other workplace benefits to include same-sex couples legally married…
by - September 19, 2013 6:46 am
Editor’s note: This guest commentary, written by State Sen. Johnny Key (R-Mountain Home) is part of a point-counterpoint series regarding the business impact of same-sex marriage laws. It appeared in…
by - September 19, 2013 6:46 am
Editor’s note: This guest commentary, written by State Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) is part of a point-counterpoint series regarding the business impact of same-sex marriage laws. It appeared in the…
by - September 19, 2013 5:47 am
Gov. Mike Beebe (D) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Erna Boone, Cabot, reappointed to the Arkansas Respiratory Care Examining Committee. Appointment expires August 7, 2016. Matthew Buchman,…
by - September 18, 2013 5:01 pm
The Family Council Action Committee rolled out a new website – the Arkansas Report – that highlights what they consider to be 24 key votes in the previous legislative session. …
by - September 18, 2013 10:45 am
Voters in nine school districts voted to raise millage rates in Tuesday’s school elections, while those in five districts said no. Districts that passed a millage increase were Bentonville, Heber…
by - September 18, 2013 10:44 am
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R) announced Helen Walker Tolar, a 12-year veteran of Capitol Hill who currently serves as Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the House Committee on Veterans’…
by - September 18, 2013 6:00 am
The two candidates for next year’s heavyweight match-up for the U.S. Senate couldn’t offer a bigger contrast in campaign styles or pure personality.
by - September 18, 2013 5:44 am
The head of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray, met with about 15 state bankers on Monday night in Arkansas to discuss concerns related to the Dodd-Frank financial law. The meeting was well-received, but apprehension remains.
by - September 18, 2013 5:07 am
Editor’s note: This story appears in the latest magazine issue of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read online at this link. The Obama administration’s recent decision to delay enforcing the…
by - September 17, 2013 5:21 am
A compilation of inbox media advisories, press releases, tips, news clips, and notes from the campaign trail: GOP GOES ON SAFARI HUNT FOR MARK PRYOR The National Republican Senatorial Committee…
by - September 17, 2013 4:25 am
With a minor recommendation for a ballot title change, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel okayed a petition effort to move forward that would extend county elected officials’ terms from two years…
by - September 16, 2013 5:01 pm
I have noticed some recent discussion on the vote coming up in the fiscal session next year to continue funding Arkansas” private option/Medicaid expansion that I think needs to be…
by - September 16, 2013 3:11 pm
Roger Norman, director of the state’s division of Legislative Audit, has forwarded an investigative report to Prosecuting Attorney John Threet of Fayetteville. On Friday, state lawmakers heard conflicting testimony from…
by - September 15, 2013 10:16 pm
Democratic Lt. Governor candidate John Burkhalter has one message for voters and he’s sure to repeat it non-stop between now and November 2014. “I think we need to create jobs,”…
by - September 15, 2013 8:58 am
Gov. Mike Beebe says there will have to be consensus from legislators before he’ll call a special session, but two key lawmakers say they’re unsure a solution will emerge before Jan. 1 when teachers could face major premium hikes.
by - September 14, 2013 9:57 pm
For the first time in seven years, the Democratic Party of Arkansas on Saturday (Sept. 14) held their quarterly state committee meeting in Northwest Arkansas. The meeting, held at the…
by - September 13, 2013 3:11 pm
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