by - August 23, 2016 4:54 pm
The number of private option recipients whose insurance premiums are being paid by the program reached 258,161 in July, up 55,000 more than in January. The number was 213,026 in…
by - August 23, 2016 4:03 pm
Editor’s note: You can watch the full video of today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily at the end of this report, or download an audio version through the iTunes store…
by - August 23, 2016 2:56 pm
Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories about the activities and financial position of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. ––––––––––––––––– As Arkansas communities deal with economic development opportunities,…
by - August 23, 2016 11:06 am
Asda, Walmart’s grocery chain in the United Kingdom, continues to tweak its laggard business operations amid a recent 7.75% drop in quarterly same-store sales. Asda has agreed to sell its…
by - August 23, 2016 11:06 am
Asda, Walmart’s grocery chain in the United Kingdom, continues to tweak its laggard business operations amid a recent 7.75% drop in quarterly same-store sales. Asda has agreed to sell its…
by - August 23, 2016 10:20 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is touting his computer coding initiative among his target audience: students. He began his “Governor’s Coding Tour” Monday with visits to Benton and Bryant and will visit…
by - August 23, 2016 9:22 am
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has set a hearing schedule for arguments to be heard on President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan before the full bench…
by - August 23, 2016 6:10 am
The Central States Shrine Association 2016 Convention will be held in Little Rock on August 24-27, with approximately 2,000 Shriners and Ladies from Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa…
by - August 22, 2016 4:03 pm
Arkansas’ banking sector has seen improved profits amid lower loan delinquencies, rising real estate prices and growing demand for commercial and residential construction sectors. But three small banks continue to…
by - August 22, 2016 2:29 pm
Two Northwest Arkansas companies have already dispatched help to provide $1.5 million in cash and food for the victims and disaster relief workers in Baton Rouge, La., following the flood…
by - August 22, 2016 2:29 pm
Two Northwest Arkansas companies have already dispatched help to provide $1.5 million in cash and food for the victims and disaster relief workers in Baton Rouge, La., following the flood…
by - August 22, 2016 2:15 pm
Anthony Langley thought he was suffering from indigestion. The acid in his stomach continued to churn, and it wasn’t long before a sharp, stabbing pain enveloped his chest and back….
by - August 22, 2016 2:08 pm
ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics have received recognition from the 2016 Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management Magazine. ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics are among winners in…
by - August 22, 2016 2:08 pm
ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics have received recognition from the 2016 Quest for Quality Awards by Logistics Management Magazine. ABF Freight and Panther Premium Logistics are among winners in…
by - August 22, 2016 12:43 pm
Editor’s note: The Arkansas Energy Report is produced monthly and is sponsored by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas, and MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator). Talk Business…
by - August 22, 2016 11:36 am
Forests should be utilized to manage their growth and build the economy, said Congress’ only forester, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs. Speaking to the Innovate Arkansas Timber and Wood…
by - August 22, 2016 6:01 am
FEDERAL RESERVE LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE The Federal Reserve Board has launched a Facebook page with the aim of increasing the accessibility and availability of Federal Reserve Board news and educational…
by - August 21, 2016 8:56 am
Mike Malone, the outgoing CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, said that while regional workforce needs are pivotal to continuing the area’s momentum, he’s also certain that improving the Arkansas’…
by - August 21, 2016 7:49 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– U.S. LABOR POOL SEES STRONG GROWTH DURING SUMMER MONTHS…
by - August 20, 2016 2:44 pm
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning (Aug. 20) for the formal opening of the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, with The Degen Foundation Chairman John Taylor saying the facility has the “potential…
