by - October 22, 2014 11:38 am
Arkansas’ Internet Superhighway Could Be The Actual Highway
There are 700 miles of fiber optic cables buried in Arkansas highway right-of-ways. Can it be tapped for broadband for schools?
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by - October 22, 2014 11:38 am
National Implications For Senate Race Telling, Analysts Say
The debates are over but the interest in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate and Governor’s races remain, according to several national political analysts. Talk Business and Politics interviewed Kyle Kondik, managing editor…
by - October 22, 2014 6:01 am
Jane Kim: Pandemic Means Plan But Don’t Panic
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is provided by Jane Kim, an attorney and partner at Little Rock-based Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP. These days, televisions and newspapers are full of…
by - October 21, 2014 6:07 pm
TB&P-Hendrix Poll: Hutchinson 49%, Ross 41%
Asa Hutchinson, the GOP nominee for Arkansas Governor, has an 8-point lead over his Democratic rival, Mike Ross, according to a new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll.
by - October 21, 2014 3:11 pm
Crude Oil Markets Tough To Predict, Pump Prices Push Lower
As U.S. and international oil prices struggle to stay above $80 barrel, many energy analysts fear that slow global growth and soft demand for energy could signal a permanent shift…
by - October 21, 2014 3:11 pm
Plan For New Airport Ready To Take Off, Osceola Mayor Says
A central Arkansas engineering firm will help the city of Osceola build its new airport, Mayor Dickie Kennemore said Tuesday. The Osceola City Council voted Monday night to hire Garver…
by - October 21, 2014 9:24 am
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Dips To 6.2% In September
The Arkansas jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent in September to 6.2%, but that number is a full 1.5 points below the rate one year ago. Labor force data,…
by - October 21, 2014 6:36 am
Westerman-Witt Race Tightens Up In Fourth District
Arkansas’ open Fourth District Congressional race suddenly got interesting. In a new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll, Republican Bruce Westerman still has a lead over his Democratic rival, James…
by - October 20, 2014 11:45 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Square Off In Jonesboro For Final Debate
The two major party candidates for Arkansas governor met Monday night in a final debate to discuss a variety of issues related to Northeast Arkansas. However, it was the discussion…
by - October 20, 2014 9:21 pm
Tolbert: RNC Uses Pryor’s Own Words Against Him
Sen. Mark Pryor is not having a very good Monday. After a new Talk Business poll shows him trailing Rep. Tom Cotton by more than 8 points – or 7…
by - October 20, 2014 6:04 pm
TB&P-Hendrix Poll: Cotton Up 8 Points On Pryor In Senate Race
Republican Cong. Tom Cotton has stretched his lead against Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Pryor, according to a new poll released by Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
by - October 20, 2014 5:31 pm
Brad Phelps Named ASU System Associate General Counsel
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch on Monday (Oct. 20) announced the appointment of Arkansas Chief Deputy Attorney General Brad Phelps of Little Rock as associate general…
by - October 20, 2014 5:27 pm
Wal-Mart Works To Anticipate Customer Needs With Lockers, Pharmacy App
Price, assortment, experience and access is how Wal-Mart execs define what matters most to customers, and they are working to lead in each of these areas by combining physical retail…
by - October 20, 2014 5:25 pm
Wal-Mart’s Mexican CEO To Retire In 2015
Scot Rank, President and CEO of Wal-Mart’s Mexican operations, Walmex, will retire from his current position at the beginning of 2015. He will assume, upon his retirement, the role of…
by - October 20, 2014 5:13 pm
Tolbert: Glitch In Washington County Leads To No Party Labels On Ballots
Early voting kicked off today and as usual there was a glitch. It seems like there is always at least one somewhere. This year, it was in Washington County where…
by - October 20, 2014 9:17 am
Thompson, Johnson In State Senate District 20 Rematch
A 436-vote margin made the difference nearly two years ago as State Sen. Robert Thompson, D-Paragould, defeated Republican challenger Blake Johnson in the District 20 state senate race. With two…
by - October 20, 2014 6:39 am
Crawford On Cruise Control, Hays Up On Hill In Second
Republican Cong. Rick Crawford looks safe in his re-election bid, while the open Second Congressional District seat sees Democrat Pat Hays leading his GOP rival French Hill.
by - October 19, 2014 4:29 pm
Early Voting Kicks Off Monday
The home stretch of the 2014 campaign starts Monday (Oct. 20) as voters get an opportunity to mark ballots for this year’s general election. Early voting begins Monday at locations…
by - October 19, 2014 4:17 pm
Tolbert: GOP Still Ahead In New Voter Registrations
Last month, I took I look at the new voter registrations by party showing that Republicans held the edge for 2014. This is important as Democrats are consistently pointing to…
by - October 19, 2014 9:22 am
For, Against & Iffy: 3 Ballot Issues Bring Mixed Results
Three of the five measures that are likely to be on the November 4th ballot are polling with different degrees of voter support, according to a new battery of surveys from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.