by - September 27, 2016 4:36 pm
Tuesday’s Talk Business & Politics Daily includes a variety of fresh interviews and an in-depth return to a weekend political topic. In the wake of Monday night’s first 2016 Presidential…
by - September 27, 2016 3:09 pm
An IHS Markit report shows that U.S. natural gas production in the lower 48 states increased by about 1.4% in August, marking the second month in a row where output…
by - September 27, 2016 2:03 pm
Construction cranes, bulldozers and dump trucks are a common part of the scenery in Benton and Washington counties as homebuilders and commercial constructions crews are having one of their busiest…
by - September 27, 2016 1:22 pm
Eighty-seven of the state’s 135 legislators, or 64.4%, have announced their opposition to Issue 5, which would create a constitutional amendment authorizing its sponsors to open three casinos in Arkansas….
by - September 26, 2016 10:04 pm
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton engaged in a feisty debate Monday, but who won by how much, and how much it matters, may not be known for several days. Dr….
by - September 26, 2016 8:00 pm
Editor’s note: Scott Cashion is a history professor at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of…
by - September 26, 2016 7:36 pm
The Arkansas State University system has 24,013 students, an all-time record, according to the school. It’s a 4% increase from the 23,101 students who were enrolled in the system in…
by - September 26, 2016 7:30 pm
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Allen Kerr has granted authority to two companies to offer insurance products in Arkansas. Motorists Life Insurance Company (MLIC) of Columbus, Ohio, a regional life insurer, will…
by - September 26, 2016 7:25 pm
A 12-month effort involving 48 Arkansas hospitals resulted in 2,950 prevented patient harms and cost savings of almost $27 million. Arkansas was one of 33 states participating in the American…
by - September 26, 2016 4:15 pm
A constitutional amendment that would allow a casino to operate in three Arkansas counties – Boone, Miller and Washington – trails in popular support, but opposition remains just under 50%….
by - September 26, 2016 3:49 pm
Steve Patterson, founding executive director of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association (AAEA) and its educational affiliate Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF), will retire on Oct. 31. Little Rock-native Katie Laning…
by - September 26, 2016 3:02 pm
Johnelle Hunt and family have given $1 million to help fund the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest campus in Springdale. “Every child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her…
by - September 26, 2016 3:00 pm
Every child deserves the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, Johnelle Hunt said.
by - September 26, 2016 2:43 pm
Analysts who follow Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services say the logistics giant is facing margin pressures as intermodal rail costs have risen and competition for business continues to reduce rates…
by - September 26, 2016 2:27 pm
Supporters and opponents of the Obama administration’s far-reaching Clean Power Plan are lining up in different camps as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit prepares to begin…
by - September 26, 2016 11:38 am
story by Jeff Laman Editor’s note: Welcome to the fifth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - September 26, 2016 2:20 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– MORTGAGE DEBT CONTINUES TO DECLINE, AUTO LENDING SOARS IN FED’S EIGHTH DISTRICT…
by - September 26, 2016 1:59 am
Little Rock-based Stephens Inc. has named Drew Lipke the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) research analyst for the investment firm’s equity research practice. His coverage will include a broad range of…
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
One takeaway: Cash flow is king.
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
Rogers attorney Cal Rose says the election season has made for a volatile and uncertain time in his industry.
