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USDA Pushes Trans-Pacific Trade Pact, Arkansas Groups, Lawmakers On The Fence

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (Oct. 7) released a state-by-state analysis showing how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the agriculture industry in Arkansas and…

Legislators Learn Medicaid, Private Option Serving Out-Of-Staters, Dead

The traditional Medicaid and private option programs are providing benefits to people whose best addresses are out of state, who never seemed to have lived in Arkansas, or who are…

UA School of Law recognized as a “Best Value”

The University of Arkansas School of Law was recently recognized a “best value” by the National Jurist and preLaw magazines. The law school ranked No. 7, marking the third consecutive…

Gardenland Express

Fall is finally here, but the holidays are just around the corner. At the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, those holiday weekends mean Gardenland Express will be chugging into town to entertain children and…

War Eagle Fair

Fall has arrived, bringing with it that wonderful combination of warm days and cool nights, colorful splashes of fall leaves, and beautiful dewy mornings. The return of all things pumpkin…

Stephen Group Report: Keep But Change Private Option (UPDATED)

Ending the private option would cost the state as much as $438 million between 2017-2021, with the biggest effect coming sooner rather than later, according to a consultant’s report released on Wednesday.

Tusk to Tail: On the road for blues, barbecue and Bama

Well, that’s enough basking in the glory of beating Tennessee. We have had half a week to enjoy Coach B’s first SEC road win. Now it is time to move…

Martin Thoma: Coffee Teaches Branding, Again

Branding expert Martin Thoma says everything he ever needed to know about branding was learned from a cup of coffee.

Sen. Tom Cotton: Social Security Disability Insurance Must Be Reformed

Editor’s note: Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, is the author of this guest commentary. More than 140,000 Arkansans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a program intended to provide a…

Wal-Mart To Hold National Health Fair, Soon To Add 18th Medical Clinic

Retail giant Wal-Mart continues to expand its service offerings in the health care arena with a national health fair slated for Oct. 10 in 4,400 of its U.S. stores. It’s…

UA Poultry Science Announces $1.3 Million Tyson Grant, Celebrates 20 Years

The past, present and future of the poultry industry in Arkansas were the focus of an all-day celebration at the University of Arkansas’ Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Tuesday…

Health Beat: HHS Issues Rules To Advance Electronic Health Records Availability

Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. HHS ISSUES…

UA Poultry Science announces $1.3 million Tyson grant, celebrates 20 years

The past, present and future of the poultry industry in Arkansas were the focus an all-day celebration at the University of Arkansas’ Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Tuesday (Oct….

U.S. Rep. Crawford Introduces Cuba Agricultural Exports Act

Fresh off the return of an Arkansas delegation to Cuba, Cong. Rick Crawford filed a bill that would seek to modify the prohibition on U.S. assistance and financing for certain exports to the communist island country.

Arkansas, U.S. winter heating bills to drop well below last year

Heating bills for the average U.S. household are expected to well below a year ago because of milder weather, lower fuel prices and weaker heating demand this winter, according to…

August tonnage up 30% on the Arkansas River, year-to-date down 17%

Things are getting back to normal for Arkansas river operations. August tonnage on the Arkansas River totaled 1.22 million, up more than 30% compared to August 2014 and a clear…

Arkansas, U.S. Winter Heating Bills To Drop Well Below Last Year