by - February 17, 2016 9:16 pm
After a year of consultants’ reports, expert testimony and long meetings, the Health Reform Legislative Task Force will vote on recommendations for legislation at its next meeting in preparation for…
by - February 17, 2016 8:31 pm
The smartphone data access issue between Apple and the FBI comes with many layers of nuance and complexity and certainly requires adult contemplation that continues to elude the knee-jerk positions…
by - February 17, 2016 8:28 pm
Arkansas’ Medicaid program spent $148 million on one group psychotherapy billing code from 2013-15, far more than other states, thanks to policies that don’t limit the amount of patient visits…
by - February 17, 2016 8:00 pm
Editor’s note: Notes from the Campaign Trail is a compilation of various political insider tidbits and is sponsored by Little Rock-based Capitol Advisors Group. –––––––––––– MEDICAL MARIJUANA GETS AG APPROVAL FOR…
by - February 17, 2016 1:45 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said Wednesday that a health care special session could occur “within 10 days” before the scheduled April 13 fiscal session, with his legislative package ready about…
by - February 17, 2016 6:37 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– NEXT PHASE OF ACA TO BRING MORE CHANGES, CHALLENGES TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 8:05 pm
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Tuesday approved the economic feasibility for the University of Arkansas to issue bonds of up to $30 million for campus facility improvements. The move…
by - February 16, 2016 5:13 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 - February 16, 2016 4:53 pm
Arkansas Medicaid has been given approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to use federal funding to reinstate at least $7 million in monthly premiums to private…
by - February 16, 2016 4:53 pm
Arkansas Medicaid has been given approval by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to use federal funding to reinstate at least $7 million in monthly premiums to private…
by - February 16, 2016 2:36 pm
The Marco Rubio for President campaign announced its Arkansas Leadership Team consisting of 28 state legislators in a press conference at the Capitol Tuesday. The group’s state chairman, Sen. Bart…
by - February 16, 2016 1:45 pm
Editor’s note: Story updated with additions and changes throughout. –––––––––––––– Flanked by 21 legislators, including some facing tough election or re-election battles, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) said he wanted to…
by - February 16, 2016 1:26 pm
The banking crisis of 2008 is over and profits have rebounded for large and small banks in recent years. But for three Arkansas banks there are still financial troubles brewing,…
by - February 16, 2016 1:05 pm
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced plans to spend $190 million expanding its chicken business which included a $35 million investment in Nashville, Ark., the company said Tuesday (Feb. 16). The investment…
by - February 16, 2016 1:05 pm
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. announced plans to spend $190 million expanding its chicken business which included a $35 million investment in Nashville, Ark., the company said Tuesday (Feb. 16). The investment…
by - February 16, 2016 1:03 pm
U.S. District Court Judge P.K. Holmes III recently ordered former banker Dennis Smiley to pay $4,914,929 million in restitution to eight banks owed money from loans he acquired over nearly a…
by - February 16, 2016 1:03 pm
U.S. District Court Judge P.K. Holmes III recently ordered former banker Dennis Smiley to pay $4,914,929 million in restitution to eight banks owed money from loans he acquired over nearly a…
by - February 16, 2016 9:32 am
Little Rock-based Energy Security Partners LLC and Pine Bluff officials announced Tuesday (Feb. 16) that Jefferson County is being considered as the top location to build and operate a potential…
by - February 16, 2016 7:07 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and roundup of education news. ARKANSAS TECH PRESIDENT RECOGNIZED FOR DIVERSITY EFFORTS: Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas…
