by - July 7, 2015 10:47 am
John Burris: Avoiding The Shallow Debates
Most every year, political parties in Arkansas host dinners for the purpose of raising money for their preferred candidates. They do this by honoring men from the past, mostly of…
Central Arkansas
by - July 7, 2015 9:14 am
Insurers Seeking Big Rate Increases For Next Year, Arkansas Not Likely
Health insurers are asking state regulators for large rate increases for next year, citing losses caused by higher-than-expected patient utilization and a sicker than expected risk pool, the New York…
by - July 7, 2015 12:16 am
Four Questions With Magic Springs’ And Crystal Falls’ Steve Honeycutt
Talk Business & Politics contributor Kerri Jackson Case recently asked Steve Honeycutt, General Manager of Magic Springs and Crystal Falls Water and Theme Park, a few questions about the Hot…
by - July 6, 2015 7:52 pm
DHS To Host Town Halls About New Coding System
The Department of Human Services begins a series of town halls across Arkansas Tuesday about an upcoming change in the coding system used by all medical providers. The federal government…
by - July 6, 2015 4:34 pm
Many County Unemployment Rates Rise In May, But All 75 Still In Single Digits
The unemployment rate for many of Arkansas’ 75 counties gradually went up in May, with nearly a third of the state seeing small increases compared to April numbers. However, a…
by - July 6, 2015 4:26 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Appoints New Career Board
Governor Asa Hutchinson has named the members of his new Career Education and Workforce Development Board, his office announced Monday. Created by Act 892 of 2015 and composed of 13…
by - July 6, 2015 6:53 am
Q&A With The Iron Yard’s Mary Dunlap
The Iron Yard kicked off last week in Little Rock with its first class. TB&P’s Todd Jones catches up with Campus Director Mary Dunlap for a quick Q&A.
by - July 6, 2015 6:40 am
Canadian Regulators Shut Down Murphy Oil Wells In Alberta Province
Regulators in the Canadian province of Alberta have shut down 33 heavy oil well sites operated by a subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corp. that was found to be noncompliant with…
by - July 6, 2015 6:35 am
Money Talk: Beware Of Greeks Bearing Fed Rate Hikes
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 6, 2015 1:33 am
AEDC’s Mike Preston Is Bullish on Arkansas
New AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston has hit the ground running, promoting the state and its economic opportunities.
by - July 6, 2015 12:33 am
Hillary, Huckabee And Those Fickle Arkansas Voters
Political columnist John Brummett muses on lingering sentiments for the semi-home state presidential candidates in Arkansas’ new political climate.
by - July 5, 2015 10:03 pm
Rebel Flag Rally Draws Hundreds Across The State
Stacey Spivey with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Large protests and rallies were throughout the state today, centered around the confederate flag. Hundreds showed up to rebel…
by - July 5, 2015 3:55 pm
Brazil-Based JBS To Purchase Cargill’s Arkansas Pork Operations As Part of $1.45 Billion Deal
JBS USA Pork has agreed to a $1.45 billion deal with Cargill to acquire the company’s U.S.-based pork business, which includes part of the agriculture and food giant’s pork operations…
by - July 5, 2015 6:34 am
Congressional Recap: Sen. Cotton Finds Cuban Embassy ‘Beyond Troubling’
An announcement this week by the Obama administration to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba drew opposition from Sen. Tom Cotton, who said it amounted to “appeasement.”
by - July 5, 2015 6:21 am
Made In America: June Auto Sales Reach 10-year High Mark
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. JUNE…
by - July 5, 2015 6:04 am
NEA Political Animals Playing The Waiting Game As 2016 Season Approaches
There may be 492 days (as of Sunday) left until the 2016 general election, but very few candidates and prospective candidates have announced their bids so far.
by - July 4, 2015 8:21 am
Weekend Digest: The Yankee Doodle Dandy Edition
TV PREVIEW: THE JULY 4TH EDITION This week on Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Channel 7: The U.S. Supreme Court makes a number…
by - July 4, 2015 7:16 am
The Declaration Of Independence
How long has it been since you read the full text of the Declaration of Independence? On this July 4th holiday weekend, we present a refresher.
by - July 3, 2015 4:45 pm
Energy In-depth: Arkansas Added To Monthly Natural Gas Production Report
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 - July 3, 2015 4:30 am
Independence Day And Entrepreneurship
The Fourth of July is Saturday, and it’s a time we celebrate our country’s independence. Four rising Arkansas leaders share their thoughts on what the nation’s birthday and entrepreneurship mean to them.