by - January 19, 2015 7:49 pm
A proposed $320 billion tax increase on wealthier Americans will hurt Arkansas’ economy and destroy any chance of getting things done in the new year, members of the state’s congressional…
by - January 19, 2015 3:43 pm
Arkansas’ severance tax collections hit a record for the month of December, but plummeting natural gas prices and declining rig counts could threaten the state’s incredible run of good fortune…
by - January 19, 2015 9:00 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…
by - January 19, 2015 8:51 am
A bill has been filed that would require all executive sessions to be recorded, with copies provided to the prosecuting attorney’s office for review. Prosecutors will oppose it as written…
by - January 19, 2015 8:41 am
A bill would abolish the Arkansas Lottery Commission and require the lottery to be managed by the Department of Finance and Administration – not the Arkansas Department of Higher Education,…
by - January 18, 2015 10:07 pm
What likely was a record-size crowd of several thousand people marched in downtown Little Rock Sunday as pro-lifers took to the steps of the state capitol for their 37th annual…
by - January 18, 2015 9:53 am
The Education Committees in the House and Senate feature many new faces deciding tough issues, a 10-10 partisan split in the House, and a chairperson focused on workforce education. But that’s not all.
by - January 18, 2015 9:25 am
Capitol action will be plentiful during a short week as lawmakers and Gov. Asa Hutchinson return Tuesday for the state’s legislative session. Hutchinson is scheduled to release his budget for…
by - January 18, 2015 9:22 am
Top business leaders in Arkansas are full of optimism headed into the new year. What do they think about hiring, sales projections, and capital expenditures?
by - January 18, 2015 8:53 am
Editor”s note: 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…
by - January 18, 2015 8:07 am
Arkansas’ largest advertising, marketing and PR firm just got larger. Sunday morning, Little Rock-based CJRW announced it acquired Heathcott Associates, another Little Rock firm, for an undisclosed sum. The two…
by - January 17, 2015 9:44 pm
Change has been a theme at Bentonville-based Wal-Mart Stores under the new leadership of CEO Doug McMillon who took the helm almost a year ago. Executives continue to come and…
by - January 17, 2015 1:45 pm
It was another record year for casino-style gambling at Oaklawn and Southland, but 2015 is likely to blow that record away.
by - January 17, 2015 11:56 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R-Ark., delivered his first radio address since assuming office. The practice dates back decades as Arkansas governors provide weekly commentary for distribution to media outlets. Hutchinson’s address…
by - January 17, 2015 11:45 am
It was a busy week in the nation’s capital for members of the state’s congressional delegation. The following is a digest of some events that happened in Washington, D.C. this…
by - January 17, 2015 8:32 am
TV PREVIEW: THE HEALTH CARE SPEECH This week, Talk Business & Politics recaps the swearing-in ceremonies and the big takeaways from the Inauguration. Plus, next Thursday Gov. Asa Hutchinson will…
by - January 17, 2015 7:06 am
The Cooperative Extension Service and Farm Service Agency is offering expert assistance to Arkansas growers preparing to make major Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage decisions related to the…
by - January 16, 2015 5:06 pm
The Independent Citizens Commission met on Friday at the UALR Law School. Unfortunately, the building is not set up for live-streaming as the House Committee meeting rooms are, but I…
by - January 16, 2015 9:03 am
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…
by - January 15, 2015 8:41 pm
The Legislative session has begun, and for the 90th time a large group of Arkansans will be interacting amongst themselves in an effort to shape our public policy. I served as…
