by - July 9, 2013 11:22 am
In the latest legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers passed a measure touted as a jobs creator, the Arkansas New Markets Job Act. The bill encouraged private sector investment in small businesses,…
by - July 9, 2013 11:18 am
Editor’s note: This story appears in the latest magazine issue of Talk Business Arkansas, which you can read online at this link. Political realities that inhibit succession planning could result in uncertain…
by - July 9, 2013 8:16 am
Less than two weeks ago, Home Bancshares chairman John Allison said he’d be making an announcement about the management reorganization involving his bank’s acquisition of Liberty Bank. On Tuesday (July…
by - July 8, 2013 9:08 pm
From Michael Hibblen with our content partner, KUAR FM-89 News: Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she hopes a new children’s library in Little Rock will encourage reading…
by - July 8, 2013 4:54 pm
The Arkansas State Board of Education voted Monday (July 8) to deny the appeals of six families who reside in the Forrest City School District to transfer their children to…
by - July 8, 2013 12:22 pm
Arkansas Economic Development Commission director Grant Tennille says the state should undo its constitutional restriction on gay marriage. Speaking at a press conference Monday (July 8) to unveil new state…
by - July 8, 2013 11:25 am
Editor’s note: In early May, former Arkansas Governor President Bill Clinton delivered remarks at the Clinton School of Public Service to the Delta Grassroots Caucus, an influential group of political…
by - July 8, 2013 10:52 am
House Speaker Davy Carter (R-Cabot) made his three selections for the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace board of directors, which rounds out the process for filling the newly created panel. Act…
by - July 7, 2013 11:14 pm
The latest magazine edition of Talk Business Arkansas is out. In this issue, you’ll find our cover story on Stephens Inc. CEO Warren Stephens, whose Alotian Golf Club will be…
by - July 7, 2013 8:07 pm
John Lyon with our content partner, the Arkansas News Bureau, reports on the rising interest rates tied to certain college loans. The interest rates for subsidized Stafford loans doubled on…
by - July 7, 2013 7:48 pm
Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs), the House Majority Leader during this year’s legislative session, said Saturday that he is leaning towards running for Congress in 2014 if the Fourth Congressional…
by - July 7, 2013 9:00 am
Congressman Tim Griffin (R) says the Obama administration’s delay of an employer reporting mandate related to federal health care is a “welcome relief” for businesses, but he views the move as a political delay.
by - July 7, 2013 7:16 am
Regina Stewart Hampton says she will seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Auditor of State. Current Auditor Charlie Daniels (D) says he will not run for re-election. Hampton is a…
by - July 5, 2013 9:01 am
Home-brewing beer is now legal in all 50 states. Why did it take a generation to achieve?
by - July 4, 2013 12:10 pm
The Political Animals Club of Central Arkansas will host a panel of journalists and political analysts with a view towards the 2014 election cycle. The event will be held Wednesday,…
by - July 4, 2013 12:06 pm
Questions have arisen about a new law allowing home-schooled students to participate in extracurricular sports and activities at their local public school. Some supporters says additional regulations would help answer…
by - July 4, 2013 12:05 pm
Why do we celebrate July 4th as Independence Day, the birth of the United States of America? There is plenty of historical debate on the subject.
by - July 3, 2013 11:15 am
Governor Mike Beebe (D) appointed Diane Zook of Melbourne to the State Board of Education. The appointment expires June 30, 2020. Zook replaces Jim Cooper. Beebe also announced the following appointments…
by - July 3, 2013 8:14 am
From David Goins with our content partner, KARK Ch. 4 News: Arkansas’ plan to provide health coverage for more than 200,000 people lacking insurance is less than three months away….
by - July 3, 2013 8:07 am
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the ballot title submitted by a group seeking to push forward on an initiative to legalize marijuana. The group, Arkansans for Medical Cannabis,…
