by - September 29, 2014 5:26 pm
Tolbert: Cotton Expanding Ad Reach
It almost seems impossible, but the Tom Cotton for Senate campaign is spending even more of the reach of its campaign advertising with a new ad going up today. The…
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by - September 29, 2014 8:56 am
Bill Clinton To Stump For Democrats In Arkansas
President Bill Clinton will headline rallies and campaign for Arkansas Democrats in Conway, Jonesboro, Fayetteville and Rogers for two days next week. Clinton’s two-day swing through the state on October…
by - September 29, 2014 6:53 am
Wal-Mart Opens Its Pickup Grocery Format In Northwest Arkansas
Grocery drive-up convenience with low price guarantees are the latest ploy by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to bridge the digital and physical retail worlds. And on Monday (Sept. 29) the retail…
by - September 29, 2014 6:21 am
State Banking Commissioner Spearheads National Bank Survey With Feds
Last week, the Federal Reserve and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors unveiled a new report that includes survey data from a wide swath of community banks. More than 1,000…
by - September 28, 2014 5:29 pm
Southern Bancorp On The Cutting Edge
Arkadelphia-based Southern Bancorp lands a high-profile examination of its operations and services in the latest issue of American Banker magazine. The story takes a look at how Southern is setting…
by - September 28, 2014 10:12 am
Gov. Mike Beebe: Fueling Economic Engines
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is the transcript of Gov. Beebe’s weekly radio address. In Arkansas, economic development manifests itself in many ways. In the past 10 days, we’ve seen…
by - September 28, 2014 9:20 am
AEDC Director Returns From Taiwan, Discusses Pipeline Of Projects
AEDC director Grant Tennille says it’s time for Arkansas to refocus economic relations with Taiwan, the democratic island nation whose connection and relationship with China has improved.
by - September 27, 2014 1:48 pm
Tolbert: ‘Cavalry Is Coming’ To Help Hill
While attention has been focused on the heavily-watched races for Senate and Governor, the closest race in the state could be the Second Congressional District race between Republican French Hill and…
by - September 27, 2014 8:29 am
Weekend Digest: The Chelsea Had A Baby Edition
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & ELECTIONS On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, AEDC director Grant Tennille talks about his recent Asian trade mission. He’ll also explain what’s happening with the…
by - September 26, 2014 6:44 pm
Election Central: Governor, Lt. Governor Candidates Talk Aerospace
Talk Business & Politics’ host Roby Brock delivers today’s Election Central Daily Brief. AEROSPACE The candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor sat side by side at an aerospace forum today…
by - September 26, 2014 5:43 pm
Legislative Candidates Face Off At Northeast Arkansas Political Animals
The candidates in four hotly-contested state House races in Arkansas met Friday morning for an informative, sometimes spirited, debate just weeks before the election. The NEA Political Animals club hosted…
by - September 26, 2014 5:40 pm
Tolbert: Rasmussen Has Cotton Up 7; Cotton Accepts MTP Debate Offer
A steady stream of polls are beginning to come in on the closely-watched U.S. Senate race. The latest poll from Rasmussen shows the largest lead yet for Republican Rep. Tom…
by - September 26, 2014 4:18 pm
Hutchinson, Ross Debate Set In Jonesboro For Oct. 20
A consortium of local groups will host a televised debate between the leading gubernatorial candidates on Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in Arkansas State University’s Carl R. Reng Student…
by - September 25, 2014 10:00 pm
AT&T Awards Henderson State University $771,000 To Expand College Prep Outreach
AT&T has awarded Henderson State University in Arkadelphia $771,000 through a program aimed at helping reduce remediation rates in college. The money, donated through AT&T’s Aspire program, will help expand…
by - September 25, 2014 9:00 pm
Exec Says Culture Helps Wal-Mart Remain Competitive, Be Able To ‘Course Correct’
The retail landscape has never been more competitive even for the almost half-trillion dollars in sales Wal-Mart Stores will report this year. A difference maker in terms of remaining competitive…
by - September 25, 2014 4:59 pm
Tolbert: Cotton Defends Farm Bill Ad, Discusses Energy Policy
Republican Senate candidate Tom Cotton defended an ad he released this week on his vote against the Farm Bill. “When President Obama hijacked the farm bill, turned it into a…
by - September 25, 2014 4:40 pm
County Contests Line Northeast Arkansas Ballot
While attention has been paid this year to the United States Senate and Governor races, the ballot in Northeast Arkansas will be filled with county contests. Craighead County has 10…
by - September 25, 2014 4:17 pm
AG McDaniel Settles With Drug Manufacturer
From Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced that Arkansas, other states and the federal government have reached an agreement with Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC to settle allegations…
by - September 25, 2014 3:52 pm
Group Pushing For Constitutional Convention To Testify In Arkansas
The national director of the Convention of States Project is scheduled to testify before the Arkansas Senate and House Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Oct. 1 about a national effort to amend the Constitution to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
by - September 25, 2014 6:59 am
Tolbert: Could Elvis Cause The Only Statewide Runoff? (UPDATED)
If an Arkansas candidate doesn’t receive 50% of the vote in November, he or she can still win with a plurality – except in one particular match-up. TB&P blogger Jason Tolbert explores the exception.