by - April 6, 2016 11:12 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson opened a legislative special session on health care Wednesday by quoting the biblical book of Isaiah: “Come now, and let us reason together.” The special session will…
by - April 6, 2016 5:14 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– HEALTHCARE REIT SNAPS UP CHI MEDICAL ASSETS IN 10 STATES Physicians Realty Trust,…
by - April 6, 2016 4:43 am
The Fort Smith Board of Directors authorized industrial revenue bonds in the amount of $75 million to pave the way for Glatfelter Advanced Materials in its bid to occupy the…
by - April 5, 2016 6:46 pm
Hours after Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the Legislature would consider only his Arkansas Works legislation in a special session that begins Wednesday, legislators publicly released a bill they say will…
by - April 5, 2016 6:17 pm
A federal judge tossed out a new tax in Puerto Rico aimed at Walmart calling it “unlawful” and siding with the retailer on Monday (April 4) in the U.S. District…
by - April 5, 2016 6:17 pm
A federal judge tossed out a new tax in Puerto Rico aimed at Walmart calling it “unlawful” and siding with the retailer on Monday (April 4) in the U.S. District…
by - April 5, 2016 3:15 pm
Editor’s note: This report is a component of the Arkansas Transportation Report, a monthly compilation of data and news regarding the trucking, railroad, airline, and river barge industries. –––––––––––––––––––– The…
by - April 5, 2016 2:23 pm
The Central Arkansas Library System will host its 13th Annual Arkansas Literary Festival event from April 14-17 at various locations throughout Little Rock, bringing more than 80 authors and presenters…
by - April 5, 2016 2:07 pm
Denver-based startup Solve For Food plans to raise $6 million among Arkansas investors to construct a food innovation center that uses 915 Labs’ patented technology to help food companies reduce…
by - April 5, 2016 1:47 pm
Sam’s Club is setting its sights on higher-net worth members with household income of$100,000 per year, as opposed to the $75,000 household income demographic targeted in recent years. Sam’s executives…
by - April 5, 2016 11:33 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will limit the call in the upcoming special legislative session to his continuation of the private option, which he is calling Arkansas Works, and will not ask…
by - April 5, 2016 8:30 am
Should the state offer contraceptive implants at local Department of Health offices? That question was considered Monday by a legislative joint subcommittee. The discussion was started by a 2015 bill…
by - April 4, 2016 6:38 pm
“An Evening with Rosanne Cash” turned out to be a special night as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a commitment of $100,000 from the general discretionary account toward Arkansas State University’s…
by - April 4, 2016 6:38 pm
“An Evening with Rosanne Cash” turned out to be a special night as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a commitment of $100,000 from the general discretionary account toward Arkansas State University’s…
by - April 4, 2016 5:12 pm
The leaders of the state House and Senate are asking Gov. Asa Hutchinson to focus the upcoming special session on Arkansas Works, which is his continuation of the private option,…
by - April 4, 2016 4:21 pm
Editor’s note: This report is a component of the Arkansas Transportation Report, a monthly compilation of data and news regarding the trucking, railroad, airline, and river barge industries. –––––––––––––––––– While…
by - April 4, 2016 3:26 pm
Carl Geffken, the next Fort Smith City Administrator, will begin the job with a starting salary of $137,500, a $450 monthly car allowance and the city’s standard retirement and healthcare…
by - April 4, 2016 2:51 pm
Community Health Systems, parent of Northwest Health, has acquired a majority ownership interest in Physician’s Specialty Hospital of Fayetteville, which was formerly owned by a local doctor’s group. The 20-bed…
by - April 4, 2016 2:36 pm
Arvest Bank’s 1 million meals campaign to fight hunger across the regions it serves is now underway. The bank is recruiting the help of its employees and community members to…
by - April 4, 2016 2:36 pm
Arvest Bank’s 1 million meals campaign to fight hunger across the regions it serves is now underway. The bank is recruiting the help of its employees and community members to…
