Central Arkansas

The JLTV Superproject: Who Will Get It?

Lockheed Martin has made its case and now, nearly 10 years in the making, the JLTV project announcement is expected within the next three weeks.

Campus Talk: U.S. Report Notes Job Projections In Transportation Industry

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Osteopathy School On Track For ASU In 2016

The Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro was busy Monday with the first day of classes, not to mention the visit of nearly a dozen state legislators. The House and…

Rutledge, 48 Other State Attorneys General Reach $71 Million Settlement with Amgen

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on Monday announced that she, along with 48 other State Attorneys General, have reached a $71 million settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations that…

Stock Market Declines May Not Be A ‘Complete Negative’ For U.S. Consumers

How have the tumbles of the financial markets impacted Arkansas stocks and what could happen next? Economists and analysts weigh in.

Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge Considering Senate Challenge To Boozman

Former U.S. Attorney Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday, issued a statement today to address speculation on his potential political future. Eldridge, a Democrat, has been rumored…

Cong. Hill Names HUD Waste Latest Golden Fleece Award Winner

Second District Cong. French Hill, R-Little Rock, announced his fourth winner of the Golden Fleece award, a “dishonor” he resurrected to bring attention to government waste. This month, Hill is…

Tech Park Board Issues Bids To Hire Construction Manager For Downtown Project

The Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board on Monday issued a “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for a construction manager to guide the planning, design and construction for the first phase…

Newly Designed State Timber Report Unveiled

The Arkansas Forest Resources Center has unveiled a newly redesigned Arkansas Timber Price report that provides average market prices for the state’s wide variety of timber products. The report, which…

Walmart, Walmart Foundation Commit $25 Million To Disaster Relief

Walmart and its foundation committed $25 million over the next five years to support disaster recovery and resilience efforts worldwide. As part of the commitment, the Walmart Foundation is making…

Secret Shopping Finds Good And Bad In Regional Tourism Cross-promotion

Communities across the state show mixed results in their ability to cross-promote other attractions and destinations in their area, according to a report presented at the August meeting of the…

Modest Rate Hikes Proposed For State Parks

At the request of the State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission, Arkansas State Parks Director Greg Butts presented proposed rate increases for camp sites, lodges and cabins for some state…

Money Talk: Black Monday? U.S. Stock Market Pensive After Dow Plunges

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Sen. Sanders, Rep. Gray Discuss Private Option, Managed Care

Two Republican lawmakers on the Health Reform Task Force offered their reaction to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s recommendations last week and discussed their evolving views on where health reform is headed….

Gov. Hutchinson Outlines Goals For Health Reform, Restore Hope Summit

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said flexibility is key in order for the state to sustain health care support for 220,000 Arkansans currently on the Private Option.

Larger Regional Arkansas Banks Grow With Acquisitions, Most Out Of State

Well-capitalized, publicly-held banks based in Arkansas or doing business in the Natural State are growing through ongoing acquisitions fueled in large part by increased federal regulations and compressed margins. Conway-based…

Made-in-America: Chinese Manufacturing Hits 6-Year Low

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. MADE…

James Carville In Arkansas, Is Hillary Southern?

Jacob Kauffman with our content partner KUAR FM 89.1 News reports: A Clinton bid for the presidency brings up plenty of familiar feelings for Arkansans and an old voice is…

Michael Tilley: Jimmy Carter’s Charity

This guest commentary was written by Michael Tilley with our content partner, The City Wire. It’s not likely I’ll soon praise the presidency of Jimmy Carter, if for no other reason…