by - December 15, 2022 10:38 am
Connections and communication
For the last several years, we’ve gone to suburban Kansas City to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with my brother Bruce and sister-in-law Lynn. While there, in addition to loads of…
Talk Politics
by - December 14, 2022 7:29 am
Fort Smith Board approves raises for mayor, board members
The Fort Smith Board of Directors passed two ordinances at its regular meeting Tuesday (Dec. 13) that will give the mayor and seven directors a 200% and 680% raise, respectively….
by - December 13, 2022 6:12 pm
Lt. Gov.-elect AG Leslie Rutledge announces staff leadership for new office
Lt. Gov.-elect Leslie Rutledge, the current Attorney General, announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) her leadership team for the new office. Drew Evans will serve as chief of staff when Rutledge takes…
by - December 13, 2022 6:05 pm
Taking an even closer look at credit card fees
I appreciate State Rep. Marcus Richmond’s recent post regarding ‘swipe fees’ on credit card purchases, and the financial impact those fees have on veterans. As a community banker committed to…
by - December 12, 2022 4:47 pm
Gov.-elect Sanders to keep Wes Ward as Agriculture Secretary
A lot of changes will come when Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders takes office at the beginning of next year, but at least one thing will remain the same. Sanders announced…
by - December 12, 2022 7:00 am
A-State leaders told Henderson State University’s financial position continues to improve
Progress toward financial recovery continues at Henderson State University, Arkansas State University System President Chuck Welch told the Board of Trustees today during its regular meeting Friday (Dec. 9). Welch…
by - December 11, 2022 10:13 pm
Family Council, Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families outline legislative priorities
The Arkansas Legislature is gearing up for its regular session at the beginning of the year, and many groups and organizations will be pushing changes in state laws. Family Council…
by - December 11, 2022 5:41 am
AG-elect Tim Griffin reorganizes staff structure, announces key roles
Lt. Governor and Attorney General-elect Tim Griffin announced a reorganization of the staff structure of the AG office and named several key leaders. Griffin said he is creating an office…
by - December 8, 2022 2:52 pm
Governor’s future mobility council submits recommendations
On Thursday (Dec. 8), Gov. Asa Hutchinson discussed a new report with recommendations to boost Arkansas’ future mobility sector. The Arkansas Council on Future Mobility presented its report to Hutchinson…
by - December 7, 2022 9:57 pm
UA Little Rock launches online exhibit focused on former Congressman Vic Snyder
The UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) opened a new online exhibit featuring the Congressional collection of Vic Snyder, a former Democratic Arkansas state senator and…
by - December 7, 2022 9:41 pm
Researchers studying how precision farming practices are used in Arkansas
Researchers wanting to know how Arkansas farmers, consultants and other professionals use precision agriculture have launched a survey to find the answers. The survey will remain open until Jan. 31….
by - December 7, 2022 9:37 pm
CDC awards UAMS $1.2 million for statewide collaborative to improve maternal, infant health
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received an award of $1.2 million in federal funds over five years to help establish a Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) to…
by - December 6, 2022 4:30 pm
Mike Mills nominated to lead Arkansas’ Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
Longtime outdoor recreation business owner and Arkansas tourism industry promoter Mike Mills was nominated Tuesday (Dec. 6) by Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders to be the next secretary of the Department of…
by - December 5, 2022 6:05 pm
Senate, House leaders: Prisons, tax cuts, schools come first
Arkansas state legislators will prioritize prison reform, income tax cuts and education reforms, two leading legislators said Monday (Dec. 5). Incoming Arkansas Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs,…
by - December 5, 2022 2:30 pm
Gov.-elect Sanders names Mike Hagar as Secretary of Public Safety, A.J. Gary to stay with ADEM
Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Dec. 5) she would nominate Captain Mike Hagar as the next secretary of the Department of Public Safety and that the Secretary of Public Safety…
by - December 5, 2022 10:22 am
More than $270 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds approved for state water projects
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) approved $270 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding distribution at its meeting on Friday, (Dec. 2). A total of 157 projects will…
by - December 4, 2022 11:06 am
House Education leader won’t seek chairmanship again, outlines education priorities
Rep. Bruce Cozart, R-Hot Springs, said he won’t seek another term as chairman of the House Education Committee, but plans to still be active on policy in that realm. “I’ve…
by - December 4, 2022 10:25 am
Outgoing House Majority Leader sees education, continuing tax cuts as high priorities
Rep. Austin McCollum, R-Bentonville, the outgoing House Majority Leader, was one of the leaders who helped grow the Republican supermajority from 76 GOP members to 82 in the upcoming session….
by - December 4, 2022 9:57 am
Cody Hiland chosen as chairman of Republican Party of Arkansas
Former U.S. Attorney Cody Hiland was elected chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas Saturday (Dec. 3) at the group’s annual winter state committee meeting. He succeeds Jonelle Fulmer from…
by - December 4, 2022 9:48 am
Arkansas Farm Bureau re-elects top leaders
Arkansas Farm Bureau members Friday (Dec. 2) re-elected its top leadership at its annual convention. Rich Hillman of Carlisle was re-elected as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president and Mike Freeze of…