by - July 30, 2013 11:17 pm
Arkansas State University system president Dr. Charles “Chuck” Welch says a “transformative investment” in higher education is needed in Arkansas. But before political leaders might dedicate hundreds of millions of…
by - July 30, 2013 5:15 am
Two men return to familiar territory, others are promoted at CJRW, and the University of Arkansas announces a $1 million gift. STEELE TO RUN DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES Former State…
by - July 30, 2013 4:51 am
Little Rock School Board President Dianne Curry says she will drop her bid for the Democratic Lt. Governor’s nomination and instead “consider a bid” for Second District Congress. The Congressional…
by - July 30, 2013 4:35 am
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) said his office returned $11.3 million to owners of unclaimed property in fiscal year 2013, an increase of 30% over the amount of claims…
by - July 29, 2013 5:03 pm
A source close to Republican Lt. Governor Mark Darr confirmed on Monday that Darr is moving from his current home in Rogers back to his hometown of Mansfield in Scott…
by - July 29, 2013 11:41 am
Bill Halter’s exit from the Arkansas Governor’s race provided a boost of momentum to Democrat Mike Ross’ prospects for the state’s top elected post. It could also pose a new challenge to GOP front-runner Asa Hutchinson.
by - July 29, 2013 10:28 am
Former Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter (D) announced today that he is withdrawing for the race for Governor of Arkansas. His press release below does not indicate his future plans. HALTER…
by - July 29, 2013 9:55 am
Today, former Lt. Governor Bill Halter exited the race for Governor. In his eloquent statement announcing his departure, Halter congratulated former Congressman Mike Ross and pledged to help Ross and…
by - July 29, 2013 9:23 am
A July 26, 2013 letter sent to Arkansas elected officials and representatives of Central Arkansas Water from Exxon Mobil Pipeline Co. president Gary Pruessing suggests a commitment to more dialogue,…
by - July 28, 2013 9:00 am
First District Cong. Rick Crawford (R) thinks House Republicans may have overreached in efforts to reform nutrition programs tied to recent farm bill votes.
by - July 27, 2013 7:33 am
For our weekend business and political readers: THE BILLION DOLLAR START-UP DUO New Yorkers Kevin Ryan and Dwight Merriman have had their ups-and-downs during the partners’ 17-year start-up “alliance.” Mostly…
by - July 26, 2013 3:47 pm
Second District Cong. Tim Griffin (R) said Exxon Mobil has reversed a decision to terminate housing assistance to affected Mayflower oil spill victims and will extend a previous Sept. 1…
by - July 26, 2013 9:08 am
Judge James “Jay” Maxwell Moody, Jr. has been nominated by President Obama for U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas. The nomination was announced by U.S. Senator Mark…
by - July 25, 2013 10:04 pm
Up in northeast Arkansas, two Republican candidates have announced they intend to run for the Arkansas House of Representatives, both in districts that were taken by Democratic candidates in the 2012…
by - July 25, 2013 9:33 pm
As business and political leaders in Arkansas begin work on how to improve broadband access to public schools in the state, one of the leading cable and Internet providers in…
by - July 25, 2013 9:12 pm
From our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News: Community health clinics, which provide services to the neediest Arkansans, are objecting to one aspect of the private option. At a hearing Thursday…
by - July 25, 2013 3:42 pm
A couple of prestigious awards, a new political hire, and “FAST” money for the University of Arkansas round out the day’s kudos. LIVABLE CITY Little Rock has been named No….
by - July 25, 2013 1:28 pm
On Wednesday, nearly a month after federal student loan rates doubled, the Senate passed a bipartisan measure giving potential financial relief to future college students. To sum up: It’s good…
by - July 25, 2013 7:57 am
Thursday morning (July 25), the Arkansas Times announced it will begin charging for access to the digital offerings on its web site. The long-time, self-described “progressive” Little Rock news source…
by - July 25, 2013 2:08 am
While business leaders and educators have embarked on an effort to understand and solve a broadband shortage in the state’s public schools, lawmakers will have a final say on signing off on a plan.
