by - September 23, 2013 9:19 am
A new non-partisan organization created to help women get more involved in Arkansas politics and public policy is gaining momentum. Women Lead Arkansas was founded earlier this year to encourage…
by - September 23, 2013 8:20 am
Meet the new CEOs of Murphy Oil and Murphy USA, learn where the business of big-time college sports is headed, and go behind-the-scenes in the U.S. Senate race.
by - September 22, 2013 8:59 am
On Monday, the state’s health insurance marketplace takes a step forward, but Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford and State Sen. Jonathan Dismang warn that ‘a bumpy road’ remains.
by - September 20, 2013 5:59 pm
For our weekend business and political readers: AUTOMATION HELPING BRING BACK U.S. TEXTILE MILLS BACK TO LIFE In the 90″s the U.S. textile industry took a huge downturn as it…
by - September 20, 2013 5:18 pm
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday (Sept. 20) passed House Joint Resolution 59, which will continue funding the government for another three months but with one provision – it…
by - September 20, 2013 4:16 pm
Eight Arkansas higher education leaders Friday released a letter to members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation calling on them to pass immigration reform. The letter was signed by Dr. Joel Anderson,…
by - September 20, 2013 10:20 am
Big River Steel superproject investor John Correnti is as excited as a football coach with championship expectations at the start of the season. On Thursday (Sept. 19), the Arkansas Department…
by - September 20, 2013 7:41 am
By a vote of 217-210, the House voted Thursday (Sept. 19) to cut nearly $4 billion each year, and $39 billion over the next decade, from the country’s food stamp…
by - September 20, 2013 5:05 am
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel (D) gave approval for a measure to begin collecting signatures for its effort to repeal a ban on same-sex marriage. Arkansans for Equality submitted a…
by - September 19, 2013 6:41 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jay Bradford told legislators and the media that the plan rates for insurance policies on the state’s forthcoming health exchange will be released on Monday (Sept. 23)….
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.
