by - May 28, 2013 6:27 am
Editor’s note: Talk Business Arkansas contributor Steve Brawner begins a recurring feature called “Three Questions” for our education and public policy readers. Dr. Richard Abernathy, executive director of the Arkansas…
by - May 25, 2013 9:46 am
For our weekend business and political readers: THE 100 MOST CREATIVE PEOPLE OF 2013 They are CEO’s, “data-geeks”, actors, scientists, designers, marketing directors and futurists. All selected for their unique…
by - May 24, 2013 10:14 am
A group called “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” is out with a new TV ad today which steps up their criticism of Sen. Mark Pryor (D) for his vote against the…
by - May 24, 2013 9:04 am
Today, “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” released a TV ad targeting U.S. Senator Mark Pryor for his vote against gun background checks. The group says they plan to spend $350,000 on…
by - May 24, 2013 7:35 am
The state of Arkansas will submit its formal request for a waiver to federal Medicaid officials in August – a move necessary to advance the “private option” plan approved by…
by - May 24, 2013 7:29 am
From a variety of our content partners, there was a lot of action among the board of trustees for the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University. The University of…
by - May 23, 2013 11:45 am
Sen. Mark Pryor (D), who faces re-election in 2014, offered a lengthy interview with radio station KASU 91.9 FM and discussed a number of hot button issues including disaster aid,…
by - May 23, 2013 10:04 am
Lt. Gov. Mark Darr’s press secretary is leaving her post, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association recognizes state lawmakers, an Arvest Mortgage banker receives a national award, and the University of Arkansas…
by - May 22, 2013 6:35 am
The Democratic Party of Arkansas today unveiled the keynote speaker for their annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner. Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is the headline speaker for the J-J Dinner scheduled…
by - May 21, 2013 9:56 pm
Duane Highley, CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce committee, which is examining steps that the federal government and private sector are…
by - May 21, 2013 9:18 pm
Chris Hickey with our content partner, KUAR-FM 89 News, explores the rich explosion of filmmakers and their projects in Arkansas. His in-depth report features interviews with Little Rock native Jeff…
by - May 21, 2013 5:16 pm
After intense political pressure from Democrats and Republicans, Arkansas State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) has resigned from office in the midst of facing federal charges of extortion and bribery. Shoffner,…
by - May 21, 2013 2:00 pm
Members of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are being asked to offer feedback on a potential tort reform ballot issue in 2014 and the group’s CEO says a decision…
by - May 21, 2013 4:19 am
With Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) refusing to resign from office and a plethora of state elected officials calling for her to do so, we could see a constitutional showdown…
by - May 21, 2013 2:59 am
The first chairwoman in the school’s history, Jane Rogers now leads the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees.
by - May 20, 2013 9:14 pm
Business and government leaders across Arkansas say the challenges in the Internet Age present opportunities for success and failures. Navigating the rapidly changing landscape may be the highest hurdle to…
by - May 20, 2013 12:37 pm
An attorney for embattled State Treasurer Martha Shoffner (D) said she will plead not guilty to a charge of “Extortion Under Color of Official Right under the Hobbs Act” and Shoffner said she has no plans to immediately resign from office.
by - May 20, 2013 9:19 am
This afternoon at 3:30 pm, I’ll be the moderator for a Google+ Hangout discussion with U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman and several industry and business leaders from across…
by - May 19, 2013 9:01 am
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Bill Halter offered new details on his proposal to expand college scholarship opportunities for Arkansas students and he said he has no plans to shift out of…
by - May 18, 2013 8:26 am
For our weekend business and political readers: BOOMTOWNS FOR MANUFACTURING Manufacturing in certain sectors across the country is coming back strong spurred by energy-driven growth and the revival of the…
