by - November 11, 2015 10:17 am
The Arkansas Research Alliance on Wednesday (Nov. 11) announced a $764,000 contract with the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) to determine if a set of procedures and tests can be…
by - November 11, 2015 6:45 am
While there were no surprises in regards to the political approval ratings that current and former politicos held by Arkansans, there were findings in the recently released Arkansas Poll that…
by - November 11, 2015 6:31 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. COLORADO TO VOTE ON SINGLE-PAYER STATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Colorado voters will decide next year whether the…
by - November 10, 2015 10:12 pm
A proposed one-cent sales tax went down to defeat Tuesday (Nov. 10) as supporters and opponents made their cases in the hours leading up to the vote. In unofficial numbers,…
by - November 10, 2015 9:43 pm
story by Dale Cullins Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - November 10, 2015 9:12 pm
Insurance carriers told legislators Tuesday that beneficiaries don’t always understand how to access the health care system and sometimes overuse the emergency room, and that the system needs to better…
by - November 10, 2015 9:10 pm
The Arkansas Department of Human Services implemented two changes to its income verification system for Medicaid and private option recipients Monday, allowing it to process more than 3,000 cases. Mark…
by - November 10, 2015 4:06 pm
Nearly 800 techies and business professionals converged in Rogers on Tuesday (Nov. 10) to learn more about how technology is reshaping the future of everything from fashion to automobiles. “We…
by - November 10, 2015 3:38 pm
In an in-depth piece on the economics of airlines and why despite deregulation nearly four decades ago, they have struggled to make a profit, writers at Priceonomics.com highlight an interesting…
by - November 10, 2015 2:43 pm
Arkansas should consider requiring recipients to pay part of their health care costs or risk losing their coverage in its next version of the private option – if the federal…
by - November 10, 2015 2:32 pm
Although gas prices have edged up in recent weeks across Arkansas and the rest of the U.S., the monthly average for a gallon of regular unleaded is expected to decline…
by - November 10, 2015 12:59 pm
Editor’s note: Andy Miller is the senior director of government and community relations for Southwestern Energy Company. He is serves as president of the Arkansas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners and…
by - November 10, 2015 12:43 pm
Spend five minutes in a room with Delta Regional Authority co-chairman Chris Masingill and you’ll feel like you’re in the presence of a preacher – and you are. Masingill preaches…
by - November 10, 2015 9:37 am
A man whose business acumen and community service was remembered Tuesday as a leader whose family helped to build a college in Northeast Arkansas. Frank Lyon Jr., 74, died Sunday…
by - November 10, 2015 8:32 am
Searcy-based Hart Construction and Little Rock-based The Cone Group have announced an alliance resulting in the creation of Hart | Cone. The deal was effective Nov. 9. Jimmy Cone, president…
by - November 10, 2015 8:32 am
Searcy-based Hart Construction and Little Rock-based The Cone Group have announced an alliance resulting in the creation of Hart | Cone. The deal was effective Nov. 9. Jimmy Cone, president…
by - November 10, 2015 12:52 am
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics. CONSUMER WATCHDOG AGENCY TAKES ACTION AGAINST ALLEGED STUDENT LOAN SCAM: The Consumer Financial Protection…
by - November 9, 2015 8:30 pm
As executive director of the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace, Cheryl Smith Gardner is responsible for developing Arkansas’ state-based insurance exchange, the online marketplace for individuals and employees of small businesses…
by - November 9, 2015 7:51 pm
This week is packed with various tech and startup events across the state. Tuesday (Nov. 10) is a double hitter with the Catalyst Speed Mixer hosted by the Venture Center…
by - November 9, 2015 5:35 pm
The CEO of a fast-growing South Dakota utility said his company is “on track” to take over SourceGas’ operations across 19 counties in north Arkansas by the first half of…
