by - January 10, 2017 1:27 pm
Nonresidential construction jumped nearly 5% in November as construction unemployment rates fell in 38 states across the nation, including Arkansas, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Nationwide, nonresidential spending rose…
by - January 10, 2017 1:23 pm
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro has one of the top 10 online MBA programs in the country, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking. The Washington, D.C.-based…
by - January 10, 2017 1:17 pm
Wind and solar electricity generation are expected to account for most of the generating capacity added to the power grid in 2016, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. A total…
by - January 10, 2017 11:58 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson told Arkansas lawmakers that the state of the state “is exceptional,” as he outlined his legislative priorities on Day 2 of the 91st General Assembly. In a…
by - January 10, 2017 9:04 am
An early morning fire Tuesday (Jan. 10) in the bus canopy of Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) in Springdale has depleted the bus fleet and will affect ORT’s ability to maintain…
by - January 9, 2017 4:39 pm
A 53,453-square-foot Holiday Inn Express is under construction on 2 acres in the 2100 block of U.S. Highway 412 in Siloam Springs. The 80-room, four-story hotel is being built with…
by - January 9, 2017 3:54 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives formally re-elected Speaker Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, 99-0, with him being the only one to abstain, to another term as House speaker Monday, and Gillam then…
by - January 9, 2017 3:19 pm
The Arkansas Senate convened for the 91st General Assembly on Monday (Jan. 9) with little fanfare as President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, acknowledged lawmakers face some difficult issues ahead,…
by - January 9, 2017 2:51 pm
A national manufacturing trade association has urged action on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, stating that any pro-manufacturing economic reforms require “a fully functioning government.” National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)…
by - January 9, 2017 2:14 pm
Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, says he will file a bill to allow for a tax-free weekend for gun sales in Arkansas. The legislation, being drafted, is modeled after similar…
by - January 9, 2017 1:29 pm
A new survey from Burson-Marsteller reveals the general public has a more pessimistic view of technology than those working within the sector. Furthermore, the public is more likely to believe…
by - January 9, 2017 10:40 am
Consumers under age 65 will likely see prescription drug costs rise 11.6% in 2017 on the heels of an 11.3% rise in 2016, according to consulting firm Segal. The Segal…
by - January 9, 2017 10:32 am
Tacos 4 Life Grill of Conway will open a restaurant on West Sunset Avenue in Springdale this fall, the founder said. It’s the third corporate location planned for 2017 for…
by - January 9, 2017 10:06 am
WER Architects/Planners of Little Rock has opened a second office in Fayetteville. The office is temporarily located at 2241 Green Acres Road. The Northwest Arkansas is office is staffed by…
by - January 9, 2017 7:19 am
While early estimates indicate a stronger than expected holiday season for the overall retail sector, there will be winners and losers, and that dynamic will likely play out in 2017….
by - January 9, 2017 12:01 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– U.S. HOUSING STOCK WORTH RECORD-HIGH $29.6 TRILLION IN 2016 The U.S….
by - January 8, 2017 9:23 pm
Editor’s note: Commentary from Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R). Opinions, commentary and other essays posted in this space are wholly the view of the author(s). –––––––––––––––––––––– This week, the State Capitol…
by - January 8, 2017 1:29 pm
In 2015, legislators considered 2,063 bills and passed 1,289 of them into law. On January 9, they return to Little Rock. So far, more than 100 bills had been prefiled…
by - January 8, 2017 1:27 pm
When Russell Davis “Davy” Carter III arrived at the capitol following his election to a state house seat in 2008, he didn’t have much company. The GOP only controlled about…
by - January 8, 2017 9:38 am
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford was critical of a GOP move earlier this week to rein in ethics inquiries in Congress, although he contends reforms are needed in the process. Crawford,…
