by - June 30, 2016 6:30 am
In a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., shared his views on the Benghazi report, the Istanbul bombing, Donald Trump’s comments on trade, the upcoming GOP convention, veterans…
by - June 30, 2016 5:55 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. ––––––––––––––– UALR CHANCELLOR NAMES MAINSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES PRESIDENT TO TECH PARK BOARD University of…
by - June 29, 2016 5:26 pm
Tourism jobs and tourism-related tax revenue continue to post healthy gains through the first four months of 2016, with hospitality collections in 17 Arkansas cities up more than 5.5% compared…
by - June 29, 2016 5:09 pm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice on Wednesday (June 29) announced a joint action against Tupelo, Miss.-based BancorpSouth Bank for discriminatory mortgage lending practices that…
by - June 29, 2016 4:25 pm
The final results from the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll indicate strong support among Arkansas voters for medical marijuana. The issue was on the 2012 ballot, but narrowly…
by - June 29, 2016 4:20 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - June 29, 2016 2:51 pm
As Arkansans prepare for the long Fourth of July weekend holiday, pump prices have leveled off as demand for gasoline, crude oil and other petroleum products continue to touch new…
by - June 29, 2016 1:33 pm
Editor’s note: This story is a component of The Compass Report. The quarterly Compass Report is managed by Talk Business & Politics, and sponsored by Lowell-based Zero Mountain Logistics, a…
by - June 29, 2016 12:18 pm
The office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (June 29) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions, and judicial appointments. Robin Covington, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Alcohol…
by - June 29, 2016 12:18 pm
The office of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday (June 29) announced the following appointments to boards and commissions, and judicial appointments. Robin Covington, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas Alcohol…
by - June 29, 2016 12:12 pm
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. said today (June 29) it received final regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve for its previously announced merger transactions with St. Petersburg, Fla.-based C1 Financial,…
by - June 29, 2016 12:12 pm
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. said today (June 29) it received final regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve for its previously announced merger transactions with St. Petersburg, Fla.-based C1 Financial,…
by - June 29, 2016 11:10 am
From June 30 to July 4, Black Hills Energy formerly SourceGas plans to convert more than 163,000 Arkansas customers from its previous customer service management system to a new customer service platform.
by - June 29, 2016 10:51 am
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opened its doors to more than 450 entrepreneurs during the companys third annual Made in the USA Open Call event in Bentonville on Tuesday.
by - June 29, 2016 5:53 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– UAMS RECEIVES NIH GRANT FOR FIRST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA DANGERS A team…
by - June 28, 2016 7:44 pm
The costs to manufacture many goods in the United States remain only slightly higher than in China and when factoring in logistics and transportation costs it’s a wash, according to…
by - June 28, 2016 5:13 pm
Looking for a great place to celebrate the Fourth of July? The Ozark Folk Center has some old-fashioned fun in the works. And the Historic Arkansas Museum will be serving…
by - June 28, 2016 4:25 pm
A longstanding legislative battle may be getting easier in the court of public opinion and a future legislative battle has widespread citizen support in one direction. A new Talk Business…
by - June 28, 2016 1:02 pm
Exide Technologies announced Tuesday it has received a $30.7 million cost-sharing federal grant as part of the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Program.
by - June 28, 2016 11:34 am
In an effort to expand its online products in a big way, Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores said each of the more than 450 entrepreneurs pitching nearly 800 products during Tuesday’s Open…
