by - March 2, 2016 12:09 pm
The governor’s bragging rights
Editor’s note: John Burris is a former member of the Arkansas Legislature. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). They may…
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by - March 2, 2016 11:54 am
Arkansas revenue collections grow, state surplus jumps to $31.8 million
Arkansas saw double-digit growth in revenue collections in February as fewer taxpayers received income tax refunds and the state’s predicted surplus from the recently revised fiscal 2016 forecast continued to…
by - March 2, 2016 10:04 am
Whole Foods In Fayetteville opens after months of delay, to employ 100
After months of speculation and more months of construction, the new Whole Foods Market at 3425 N. College Avenue opened Wednesday (March 2) with a “Breaking Bread Ceremony” at 7:30…
by - March 2, 2016 3:02 am
Benton County sheriff race moves to runoff, Clinard loses re-election bid
Editor’s note: Story by Ben Pollock, special to Talk Business & Politics. –––––––––––––– Northwest Arkansas voters Tuesday were decisive in county party primary races noted for very high turnouts. Results…
by - March 1, 2016 10:56 pm
Hutchinson’s picks leading in six of eight legislative races, ‘Arkansas Works’ in the balance
Of the eight contested Republican primary races where Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s political action committee donated money in support of candidates supportive of his Arkansas Works initiative, six were winning Tuesday…
by - March 1, 2016 9:10 pm
Kemp, Womack win in Arkansas Supreme Court races
With 42 of 75 counties partially reporting, Circuit Judge Dan Kemp was leading big in the Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice race, while Circuit Judge Shawn Womack was leading even…
by - March 1, 2016 8:38 pm
Boozman, Hill beat back GOP challengers; Eldridge issues debate challenge
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, cruised to an easy victory Tuesday night, setting up November election battles. In unofficial numbers, Boozman led challenger…
by - March 1, 2016 7:03 pm
Election Central 2016
KATV Ch. 7 and Talk Business & Politics will bring you full Election Night returns all evening. The two media groups are live-streaming and broadcasting Election Night coverage and analysis…
by - March 1, 2016 6:44 pm
Federal aid tops $1 million for Arkansas severe storm recovery
More than $1 million in aid to date is helping the residents of 11 Arkansas counties recover from the severe storms that occurred between Dec. 26 and Jan. 22, 2016,…
by - March 1, 2016 6:44 pm
Federal aid tops $1 million for Arkansas severe storm recovery
More than $1 million in aid to date is helping the residents of 11 Arkansas counties recover from the severe storms that occurred between Dec. 26 and Jan. 22, 2016,…
by - March 1, 2016 6:42 pm
Federal jury sides with Tyson Foods on discrimination suit
A federal jury in Fayetteville has found in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Tammy Hesterberg. Tyson Foods declined to comment on the…
by - March 1, 2016 6:42 pm
Federal jury sides with Tyson Foods on discrimination suit
A federal jury in Fayetteville has found in favor of Tyson Foods Inc. in a discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Tammy Hesterberg. Tyson Foods declined to comment on the…
by - March 1, 2016 6:37 pm
Former Tyson Foods exec Greg Lee named a director for Akeso Biomedical
VIC portfolio company Akeso Biomedical announced the appointment of Greg Lee to its board of directors to help commercialize new food safety technology developed by the startup. Lee most recently…
by - March 1, 2016 6:37 pm
Former Tyson Foods exec Greg Lee named a director for Akeso Biomedical
VIC portfolio company Akeso Biomedical announced the appointment of Greg Lee to its board of directors to help commercialize new food safety technology developed by the startup. Lee most recently…
by - March 1, 2016 3:46 pm
PolyTech Plastic to move small plastic operation from Fort Smith to Prairie Grove
The growth story for PolyTech Plastic Molding of Prairie Grove continues. The company recently acquired the assets of Southern Cross Plastics of Fort Smith for an undisclosed sum, and will…
by - March 1, 2016 3:17 pm
Arkansas, regional economy ‘still soft’ as manufacturing sector woes continue
A leading economic indicator for Midwest America shows that business activity in Arkansas contracted in February as the rest of the nine-state regional economy rose about “growth neutral” for the…
by - March 1, 2016 1:01 pm
Global Manufacturer Plans $80M Investment in Fort Smith Facility
Glatfelter could add 83 jobs. Facility is planned for the would-be Mitsubishi Power Systems plant that never opened at Chaffee Crossing.
by - March 1, 2016 11:07 am
Glatfelter to acquire Mitsubishi plant in Fort Smith, employ 83 by late 2017
The huge Mitsubishi building in Fort Smith designed solely to assemble complex, multi-ton wind turbines will soon employ more than 80 people in the production of a material small and…
by - March 1, 2016 9:07 am
New farmers’ markets opening in Rogers, Springdale
At least two new Northwest Arkansas farmers markets will open this spring and many existing markets are gearing up for their spring openings. Mill Street Market in Springdale and Downtown…
by - March 1, 2016 8:30 am
The Supply Side: Family chili operation eyes national retail distribution
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…