by - September 10, 2015 4:29 am
Dr. Charisse Childers: Aligning Arkansas’ Workforce Efforts
Arkansas is remaking its workforce development efforts, and Dr. Charisse Childers is in the middle of it.
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by - September 9, 2015 7:53 pm
Little Rock Begins Talks To Hire Construction Manager For Downtown Tech Park
The Little Rock Technology Park Authority on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure giving Executive Director Brent Birch the power to negotiate a deal to hire East Harding Inc. as the…
by - September 9, 2015 7:48 pm
D.C. Court Strikes Down Stay Effort On EPA Clean Power Plan
A month after joining 15 other states in an effort to stay implementation of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan while a lawsuit proceeds, a U.S. court ruled against Attorney General…
by - September 9, 2015 4:17 pm
Arkansas Natural Gas Production Slides 4.1% In June, EIA Says
Natural gas production in Arkansas fell 4.1% in June to 2.81 million cubic feet per day as oversupply concerns and bloated inventories continue to drag prices even lower, according to…
by - September 9, 2015 4:04 pm
Duane Highley: Your Energy Future
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was written by Duane Highley, President and CEO of the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. It is reprinted with permission from…
by - September 9, 2015 2:14 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Sets Execution Dates For Eight On Death Row
Gov. Asa Hutchinson set the execution dates for eight death row inmates after more than a decade-long dearth of lethal injections. Hutchinson was urged to set the dates by Attorney…
by - September 9, 2015 9:02 am
Conner Eldridge Running For U.S. Senate, Will Challenge Sen. Boozman
Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, a Democrat, announced Wednesday (Sept. 9) that he will challenge incumbent U.S. Senator John Boozman, R-Arkansas, in 2016. In a press release put out Wednesday…
by - September 9, 2015 7:26 am
ADHE Chief: Consider Advancing Collegians Based On Skills, Not Credit Hours
“Competency-based education” – advancing college students based on their knowledge and skills rather than credit hours – could help Arkansas meet the goal of having 60% of Arkansans with a…
by - September 9, 2015 6:11 am
Measure Would Limit Legislative Amendments To One
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge certified Tuesday (Sept. 8) the popular name and ballot title of a constitutional amendment that would reduce the number of amendments legislators can present to voters…
by - September 9, 2015 6:06 am
Public Invited To Watch Esperanza Diamond Cutting, Live Stream Available
Beginning Wednesday, September 9-12, the public is invited to watch internationally acclaimed master diamond cutter Mike Botha cut the now famous 8.52-carat “Esperanza” diamond. The stone was found earlier this…
by - September 9, 2015 5:43 am
ACA Pushes Flurry Of Consolidation Among Health Insurers
In the wake of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there has been a flurry of announcements of planned consolidation talks and agreements among several of the industry’s largest health insurance companies. A new report examines why.
by - September 9, 2015 5:39 am
Health Beat: Federal Health Funding Workshop Planned For Delta Nonprofits, Community Groups
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. FEDERAL HEALTH…
by - September 8, 2015 9:30 pm
Fayetteville Voters OK Law Protecting Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Rights
An ordinance providing legal rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity was approved by Fayetteville voters in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) special election. The unofficial tally was 52.7% for…
by - September 8, 2015 8:42 pm
RaftUp Talks Boating At 1 Million Cups
The Natural State now has a social network for the recreational boating community called RaftUp. Where does its founder hope to grow?
by - September 8, 2015 8:06 pm
Lockheed Files Protest Over JLTV Award, Says It Had Concerns Over Bid Evaluation
Nearly two weeks after the Pentagon announced Oshkosh Defense as the winner of the first phase of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract, Lockheed Martin filed a protest Tuesday challenging…
by - September 8, 2015 6:58 pm
Sierra Club Asks Federal Court For Summary Judgment Against EPA On Haze Rules
The Sierra Club filed a motion for summary judgment Tuesday (Sept. 8) in U.S. District Court alleging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency neglected its duties to create and finalize a…
by - September 8, 2015 4:03 pm
BHP Reveals 2016 Capital Budget, Confirms Plans To ‘Defer’ Fayetteville Shale Expansion
After a dismal fiscal 2015, Australian mining giant BHP Billiton has unveiled plans to essentially mothball the company’s drilling operations in the Fayetteville Shale play.
by - September 8, 2015 8:54 am
Campus Talk: Washington State Supreme Court Rules Charter Schools Unconstitutional
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - September 8, 2015 8:49 am
David Potts: ‘Terrorism’ Directed At Small Businesses
Editor’s note: David Potts, the author of this guest commentary, is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. The greatest threat to America’s small businesses is terrorism…
by - September 8, 2015 5:55 am
Arkansas’ First Ladies Unite For A Cause
Current and former Arkansas first ladies – long active with various philanthropic causes – are working with the Old State House Museum to restore one of the state’s most popular heritage exhibits.