by - July 28, 2015 4:17 pm
With the first two quarters of 2015 already in the books, local and national economists predict a stronger economy in parts of Arkansas and the nation as a whole for the remainder of the year.
by - July 28, 2015 4:06 pm
This week, 40 Walmart Supercenters will begin testing the closing of their stores at midnight and reopening at 6 a.m., as the retailer looks for ways to optimize store labor…
by - July 28, 2015 4:01 pm
Any hope for the timber industry to rebound in the first half of 2015 has been doused by poor second quarter earnings and a recent downturn in lumber prices. Still,…
by - July 28, 2015 2:37 pm
Dr. Karama Neal, chief operating officer of Southern Bancorp Community Partners in Little Rock, has been appointed to fill the unexpired portion of a three-year term, ending Dec. 31, 2017,…
by - July 28, 2015 2:28 pm
After delays because of dangerously high river levels in June, the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza is ready to snag some fishermen this weekend. It’s the largest amateur big bass tournament in the state.
by - July 28, 2015 2:20 pm
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 - July 28, 2015 1:00 pm
Hub International (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage has entered the Arkansas market with the recent acquisition of The Holmes Organisation. Veteran insurance broker, Eric Herget, who has been with…
by - July 27, 2015 8:48 pm
Grid operator Southwest Power Pool released its third and final analysis of the potential impact of the EPA’s draft Clean Power Plan, saying it would cost an estimated $3.3 billion annually to comply with the federal “dirty air” mandate.
by - July 27, 2015 6:06 pm
Sliding natural gas prices pushed Southwestern Energy Co. into the red during the second quarter as the Fayetteville Shale leader continues to face difficult headwinds in its money-losing exploration and…
by - July 27, 2015 6:01 pm
Eastern District Judge James Moody said today he will decide within a couple of weeks whether an Arkansas law unconstitutionally discriminates against independent candidates. That same law also affects third…
by - July 27, 2015 5:53 pm
Editor’s note: This guest commentary was co-written by Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Fred P. Hochberg, president and CEO of the Export-Import Bank. When President Obama recently signed…
by - July 27, 2015 5:49 pm
The total number of Arkansans eligible for the private option reached 259,335 in June, while the total average cost per private option recipient fell 89 cents, the Arkansas Department of…
by - July 27, 2015 3:29 pm
Web surfers who type in www.asahutchinson.com will be redirected to an LGBT chatroom by an Arkansan who says he’ll use the domain name in the next election to discuss Hutchinson’s…
by - July 27, 2015 11:02 am
Lockheed Martin Corp., which is awaiting word on the Pentagon’s high-stakes $30 billion Joint Light Vehicle Project, received a much smaller multi-billion dollar contract last week that will keep its…
by - July 27, 2015 10:59 am
Mary and Ross Whipple have donated $1.5 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital to establish the Ross and Mary Whipple Family Distinguished Research Scientist Endowed Chair in honor of Dr. Richard…
by - July 27, 2015 8:53 am
Our state has finally begun a process called “redetermination,” which means re-verifying income levels for enrollees in benefit programs like ARKids and the Private Option. Thousands will be deemed ineligible…
by - July 27, 2015 6:35 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - July 27, 2015 6:25 am
Editor’s note: Kate Quinlan-Laird, the author of this guest commentary, is the Executive Director of ACANSA Arts Festival. She can be reached by email at [email protected]. Civic leaders increasingly recognize…
by - July 26, 2015 8:20 am
When Jeston George sold his direct marketing company two years ago, he was searching to start a new business that did more than just make money. He found it.
by - July 26, 2015 8:19 am
Political Animals Club President and Talk Business & Politics contributor Rex Nelson joined the show this week to talk about his cover story in the latest magazine edition of TB&P….
