by - August 10, 2015 6:25 am
UAMS Graduates 214 Residents
More than 200 physicians have completed their medical residencies at UAMS, and more than half of those will practice in Arkansas.
Central Arkansas
by - August 10, 2015 6:18 am
Money Talk: SEC Adopts Rule For Pay Ratio Of CEO vs. Average Employee
This week’s financial roundup looks at SEC rules for CEO pay, rising bank fraud losses, and the St. Louis Fed chief’s deep thoughts on the long-term ‘zero’ interest policy and its impact on the global economy.
by - August 9, 2015 6:53 am
Made In America: Women Underrepresented In Manufacturing Sector, Study Says
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. WOMEN…
by - August 8, 2015 6:08 am
Weekend Digest: The Jon Stewart Daily Show Goodbye Edition
From professional Instagrammers to the GOP debate in Cleveland to the exit of one of TV’s top funny men, we’ve got you covered with national news of interest and a sneak preview of Sunday’s Talk Business & Politics show.
by - August 7, 2015 7:13 pm
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Announces $184 Million NW Arkansas Expansion
Arkansas Children’s Hospital officials confirmed the hospital’s intent to construct a new, 225,000 square-foot campus in Springdale during an announcement at the annual Color of Hope Gala Friday evening (Aug….
by - August 7, 2015 2:59 pm
Entergy Arkansas Proposes To Cease Operations At White Bluff Power Plant By 2028
Entergy Arkansas Inc. on Friday proposed what it called “a more reasonable, long-term, multi-unit approach to address Arkansas’ regional haze” in response to the federal Environment Protection Agency’s rejection of…
by - August 7, 2015 2:57 pm
Nanomech Adds To Warehouse Capacity In Springdale
NanoMech Inc. is expanding its storage and distribution capacity by leasing 12,000 square feet of additional warehouse and office space near its headquarters in the Springdale Technology Park. The company…
by - August 7, 2015 2:03 pm
State Lawmaker Considering Changes To Religious Freedom Law
Sarah Whites-Koditschek with our content partner, KUAR FM 89.1 News, reports: A state representative who opposed a religious conscience bill says increased preferences for LGBT people may be added in…
by - August 7, 2015 11:19 am
Frank D. Scott, Jr.: Re-entry Programs As A Form Of Economic Development
There are many conversations happening across Arkansas about the criminal justice system, prison reform, and formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society. Earlier this year, Gov. Hutchinson announced the Criminal Justice Reform…
by - August 7, 2015 11:13 am
Energy In-depth: Big Oil’s Big Troubles
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - August 7, 2015 10:21 am
Northwest Arkansas Economy Rich In Corporate Office Jobs, Feeds Startups
Benton and Washington counties enjoy a concentration of corporate home office jobs more than seven times the national average according to U.S. Census data tables. The number of jobs related…
by - August 7, 2015 9:05 am
Michael Cook: Tom Cotton Playing Foreign Policy Checkers
A substantive issue our country is currently debating is the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six of the world’s superpowers. Like many deals between nations, it’s probably not perfect,…
by - August 7, 2015 5:55 am
GOP Presidential Debate Kickstarts 2016 Campaign
It started with fireworks, continued with fireworks and ended with fireworks. The first Republican presidential debate of the 2016 campaign brought the current top 10 candidates according to the polls…
by - August 6, 2015 10:01 pm
AG Rutledge Approves Term Limits Ballot Title
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge approved a substituted ballot title that will allow term limits supporters to collect signatures for a proposed constitutional amendment in 2016. The popular name for…
by - August 6, 2015 6:11 pm
Tyson Foods CEO Says Beef Woes Will Pass, Segment Has Long-term ‘Viability’
Tyson Foods has been in the beef business 14 years since its $3.2 billion purchase in June 2001 of IBP, a privately held meatpacker. After that deal, beef has comprised…
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Q&A With Workforce Services Director Daryl Bassett: ‘Finding People For Jobs’
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:53 pm
Startup Junkie Wins SBA Accelerator Fund Award And $50,000
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Thursday the 80 winners of the second annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition and one Arkansas startup group was recognized. Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie, led…
by - August 6, 2015 2:36 pm
Rep. Eddie Armstrong: Voting Rights Act Of 1965 Crucial
State Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock, said Thursday that the signing of a bill 50 years ago helped pave the way for lawmakers like him.
by - August 6, 2015 8:22 am
A Cheery Future For The Grim Hotel
A historic hotel in Texarkana is set to get a new life as part of a revitalized downtown effort.
by - August 6, 2015 7:58 am
Windstream Reports $111 Million Loss, But Beats Street Expectations
Little Rock-based Windstream Holding Inc. reported substantial losses in the second quarter, but still was able to beat Wall Street expectations as the company’s shares were lifted in early morning…