by - January 21, 2015 12:32 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s signature middle class tax cut unanimously passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Wednesday with an amendment to do away with a capital gains tax cut passed…
by - January 21, 2015 11:55 am
The Tyson Foods Foundation and the Tyson family donated $500,000 to the University of Arkansas to support its online university program, eVersity. The online program allows students to complete course…
by - January 21, 2015 11:47 am
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his wife, Gene, have made a gift of $10.65 million to Razorback Athletics to support the soon-to-be-completed student-athlete success center, a monument to the…
by - January 21, 2015 8:48 am
Little Rock-based Windstream said it has received all regulatory approvals from state public service commissions required for its planned real estate investment trust (REIT) spinoff, which will be named Communications…
by - January 21, 2015 7:54 am
Innocent until accused is not the rule. In an oftentimes heartless political world full of people who love to watch other people fall, it is the rule. That’s what’s happening…
by - January 21, 2015 6:52 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - January 21, 2015 6:52 am
Two very different companies — EcoVet of Springdale and DataRank of Fayetteville — each tagged by The City Wire as startups to watch in 2014 said they are primed and…
by - January 21, 2015 5:14 am
About one year after the city of Bentonville unveiled a master plan creating two new commercial districts flanking the downtown square, investment is flowing into commercial and residential projects. The…
by - January 20, 2015 11:01 pm
A speech by President Obama Tuesday night didn’t change any opinions from Arkansas all-GOP delegation, all of whom said the nation’s chief executive offered little to persuade them to support his…
by - January 20, 2015 8:49 pm
Windstream Corp. announced two senior leadership appointments on Tuesday. Kevin Halpin has been named senior vice president of process development and improvement and will work with business unit leaders across…
by - January 20, 2015 7:40 pm
Talk Business & Politics and KATV Ch. 7 will bring more political analysis to viewers with a new mid-week “Talk Politics” roundtable. The online political roundtable will feature a variety…
by - January 20, 2015 7:35 pm
It was an appropriate day for appropriations as the Joint Budget Committee introduced 32 appropriations bills for state agencies and constitutional officers Tuesday. The committee introduced House Bill 1097, which…
by - January 20, 2015 5:04 pm
Yesterday, many in the state had the day off as they celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the achievements he made for civil rights. But many also learned perhaps…
by - January 20, 2015 3:37 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said his mind is made up on the private option and he will make his vision for health care clear on Thursday in a major policy speech.
by - January 20, 2015 12:23 pm
Tax refund time is important for retailers and Wal-Mart which will again use its services platforms to help shoppers complete their 2014 income taxes. The retail giant announced this year…
by - January 20, 2015 10:22 am
Last Saturday, news broke of President Obama’s intentions to reshape the tax code in favor of the middle class and working families, which would require raising taxes and fees on…
by - January 20, 2015 6:56 am
Lt. Gov. and former Congressman Tim Griffin has joined Purple Strategies as senior advisor for communications and growth strategies. Purple Strategies is a strategic communications firm founded in 2008 with…
by - January 19, 2015 9:59 pm
When Springdale-based Tyson Foods holds its annual shareholders meeting Jan. 30, the company will also mark 80 years of continued business in one form or another. This milestone is thanks…
by - January 19, 2015 9:26 pm
India native Unni Peroth left Silicon Valley to develop early stage tech firms in Arkansas. He’s ready to take his new company, Bfonics, to the next level.
by - January 19, 2015 7:56 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: John Belken, Little Rock, to the Parole Board. Appointment expires January 14, 2022. Replaces Dennis Young. Dale…
