by - December 3, 2015 6:19 pm
At separate events during the annual meeting of Arkansas Farm Bureau in Little Rock, Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) and the state’s top lawmakers on Thursday raised the possibility of multiple…
by - December 3, 2015 5:56 pm
political analysis by Dr. Eric Baker Editor’s note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and Talk Business & Politics. Dr. Eric Baker…
by - December 3, 2015 5:33 pm
Data breaches continue to threaten Arkansas consumers and businesses, even with the state ranked 15 out 51 states for vulnerability – with 1 being the least vulnerable – to data…
by - December 3, 2015 4:26 pm
A victory lap on the new Southside High School Mavericks name and logo may be premature. Two Fort Smith School Board positions will be up for reelection on Sept. 20,…
by - December 3, 2015 3:58 pm
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday (Dec. 3) to approve a $305 billion highway bill, with all four members of Arkansas’ House delegation voting yes. The 359-65 vote on…
by - December 3, 2015 3:35 pm
The Department of Correction must produce the names of the manufacturers of drugs used in executions by noon Friday after Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen ruled Thursday (Dec. 3)…
by - December 3, 2015 12:50 pm
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - December 3, 2015 12:15 pm
An effort to avoid potentially racist remarks related to a discrimination lawsuit against the Fort Smith Police Department, and promotion of a tacky Christmas are part of this week’s report….
by - December 3, 2015 12:18 am
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news. NEW YORK STARTUP VERVE MOBILE ADDS ANOTHER ARKANSAN TO PAYROLL: Another former Acxiom…
by - December 2, 2015 7:23 pm
Erin Hogue has been named vice president of development at the Walton Arts Cener. Hogue brings more than 10 years of fundraising and strategic planning experience to the job. Hogue…
by - December 2, 2015 7:23 pm
Erin Hogue has been named vice president of development at the Walton Arts Cener. Hogue brings more than 10 years of fundraising and strategic planning experience to the job. Hogue…
by - December 2, 2015 7:15 pm
Lower fuel prices, higher home values and better job outlooks have American consumers feeling more confident heading into this holiday season, but credit experts warn that credit card debt will…
by - December 2, 2015 6:55 pm
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on Wednesday introduced the Liberty Through Strength Act II, a bill he says will strengthen United States intelligence efforts, but which a prominent conservative group…
by - December 2, 2015 6:46 pm
The port of Fort Smith will receive a $125,644 grant from the Arkansas Waterways Commission to build a bulk storage warehouse. Port operator Marty Shell said the money will help…
by - December 2, 2015 5:44 pm
This week marks the beginning of a new era at the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Kane Webb takes the reins after more than three decades under the steady…
by - December 2, 2015 3:28 pm
The downtown revitalization effort in Springdale made a colorful advance Wednesday (Dec. 2) morning as school, city and business officials unveiled the city’s first public mural that was created by…
by - December 2, 2015 12:08 pm
Officials are hopeful that a five-day trip last month to Africa will provide Arkansas and its agricultural producers another vast market in which to sell goods, Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture…
by - December 2, 2015 11:01 am
Arkansas’ revenue picture for November was a mixed bag as continued strong revenue growth boosted by robust sales and use tax collections was partially offset by shrinking available income due…
by - December 2, 2015 10:01 am
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics. HEALTH CARE M&A SPENDING SETS NEW RECORD IN 2015: The health care merger and acquisition market…
by - December 2, 2015 6:42 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Tuesday (Dec. 1) announced the following appointments to the reestablished Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council. Per executive order 15-19, council members representing principal state agencies shall…
