by - September 13, 2015 9:28 pm
As the state’s surgeon general, Dr. Greg Bledsoe is Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s chief health policy advisor. He shares his thoughts on the current health care landscape in Arkansas.
by - September 13, 2015 9:24 pm
A few years ago, Jeff Amerine of Startup Junkie talked about developing a startup ecosystem at TEDxBentonville. TB&P’s Todd Jones takes a look at where that vision has grown.
by - September 13, 2015 8:06 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments: Dr. Rodney Griffin, Magnolia, to the Arkansas State Medical Board. Appointment expires December 31, 2020. Replaces Dr. Sylvia Simon. Dr. Robert Breving, Hot…
by - September 13, 2015 8:23 am
President Obama’s legislative victory last week to advance his U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement is far from over, according to Sen. Tom Cotton, who says new benchmarks and an upcoming Presidential election could still undo the deal.
by - September 13, 2015 8:20 am
Sen. John Boozman said that the affiliation between President Obama and his newly announced Democratic challenger, Conner Eldridge, is political “fair game.” In an interview to discuss his re-election campaign,…
by - September 12, 2015 8:33 pm
There was not an empty parking lot on the ASU campus Saturday as the Red Wolves started their fall football campaign against the Missouri Tigers, even though the visiting team…
by - September 12, 2015 9:13 am
TV PREVIEW: COTTON, BOOZMAN, IRAN & ELDRIDGE On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics: The U.S.-Iran deal has a Congressional showdown. Debates in the House, debates in the…
by - September 11, 2015 2:55 pm
Union Pacific Corp. said Friday afternoon that it is furloughing employees across the nation, but did not have details on how many Arkansas workers may be affected as the railroad…
by - September 11, 2015 1:57 pm
Planned Parenthood of the Heartland filed a lawsuit Friday morning to overturn Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s order canceling its contracts with the state to provide services to Medicaid patients. The lawsuit…
by - September 11, 2015 12:06 pm
With the 14th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks as a backdrop, the House voted Friday to disapprove a plan that opponents said will give Iran the power to create a…
by - September 11, 2015 11:45 am
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced several new acquisitions that it hopes will add to the breadth of the museum’s collection. The new art pieces include: James McNeill Whistler,…
by - September 11, 2015 11:35 am
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by - September 11, 2015 11:35 am
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is catching heat for her role in helping hide employment records from the public that could shed light on a state government agency director’s previous firing…
by - September 11, 2015 4:47 am
The number of schools fielding teams continues to grow as the sport’s popularity – and revenues – keep on expanding.
by - September 10, 2015 7:47 pm
More vehicles with more people in them are stopping at the Arkansas Welcome Centers, according to internal research presented to the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission.
by - September 10, 2015 7:37 pm
UAMS researchers were awarded a $1.7 million grant by the National Cancer Institute to clinically test a technology that uses lasers to detect and destroy melanomas without harming normal cells.
by - September 10, 2015 6:37 pm
Tricia Beavers, the founder and owner of Photobooth Etc. in Little Rock, a full service open-air photo booth company that specializes in providing entertainment and capturing special moments. How did she get started and where is she headed?
by - September 10, 2015 5:32 pm
After a late summer hiatus, Talk Business & Politics restarts its pure-business and pure-political podcasts for fans. What are the hot topics this week?
by - September 10, 2015 4:59 pm
Senate Democrats successfully secured enough votes to prevent a resolution disapproving of the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement from advancing and all but shored up enough votes to sustain a veto should…
by - September 10, 2015 3:51 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods is serious about its 2.0 version update now one-year following its $8.55 billion acquisition of Hillshire Brands.
