by - December 7, 2016 6:59 pm
The Obama Administration has approved Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s waiver for his Arkansas Works program, his version of the private option, though the waiver offers stricter requirements than he wanted in…
by - December 7, 2016 6:38 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., hopes to learn more Thursday about allegations of significant financial waste at the Pentagon, and U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, said Congress must take…
by - December 7, 2016 5:45 pm
Devon Parks is a Van Buren native, past assistant to Oscar-winning director Ridley Scott, and current filmmaker at Mad Possum Pictures in Los Angeles. His passion for filmmaking first manifested…
by - December 7, 2016 5:01 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…
by - December 7, 2016 4:41 pm
A longstanding battle between residents and business developers culminated Tuesday night when Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin cast a deciding vote to change the commercial zoning restrictions on an already developed…
by - December 7, 2016 3:54 pm
Arvest Bank has promoted Eric Bunnell to president of Arvest Equipment Finance, according to a news release. Bunnell, a certified lease and financial professional, was previously senior vice president and…
by - December 7, 2016 3:48 pm
Arkansas-based real estate partnership CapRocq Core 2 announced Wednesday (Dec. 7) its final investment: the 200,652-square-foot Wells Fargo Center in Greenville, S.C. Purchase price for the building was $33.25 million….
by - December 7, 2016 3:21 pm
The five members of the Medical Marijuana Commission who will control regulations for cultivation and distribution of the plant were announced Wednesday by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Speaker of the House…
by - December 7, 2016 2:48 pm
Amazon Go, the completely self-service convenience store in Seattle expected to open in January, is not an immediate threat to large retailers like Wal-Mart Stores, but it likely has their…
by - December 7, 2016 2:25 pm
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up health-related topics. ––––––––––––––– HEALTHCARE SPENDING JUMPS 5.8% TO $3.2 TRILLION IN 2015 Per capita health care spending…
by - December 7, 2016 1:40 pm
The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock has selected Studio Gang of Chicago and New York City as the architect for its planned expansion and renovation, estimated to cost $46…
by - December 7, 2016 1:33 pm
IberiaBank has invested $1 million in a college startup fund and training program created and operated by the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in Little Rock. Representatives of the Louisiana-based bank…
by - December 7, 2016 1:25 pm
Springdale contractor and developer Fadil Bayyari and his children – Sara Boelkins, Sophia Bayyari, and Joseph Bayyari – have committed $1 million to support the construction of Arkansas Children’s Northwest…
by - December 7, 2016 10:22 am
Lowell-based Beaver Water District sold more water during its most recent fiscal year than any year in its nearly 60-year history, the district said. The fiscal year ended Sept. 30….
by - December 7, 2016 10:19 am
Nearly 30% of all solar power capacity distributed in the United States is owned by third parties, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This excludes utility solar plants producing…
by - December 6, 2016 7:59 pm
On Tuesday, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., saw a measure he sponsored clear the U.S. House and head for the President’s desk to become law. He also expressed confidence in President-elect…
by - December 6, 2016 6:09 pm
An Arkansas restaurant chain said Tuesday (Dec. 6) it will open a restaurant in Kuwait next March, followed by a “rapid brand rollout” across the MENA (Middle East and North…
by - December 6, 2016 5:12 pm
Walton Lifetime Health Complex at John Brown University in Siloam Springs has largely completed a $5 million renovation. The renovation project included a new entrance allowing for better access to…
by - December 6, 2016 5:10 pm
A leading manufacturing trade association is taking a hard line on President Barack Obama’s decision to deny the permits necessary for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), calling it…
by - December 6, 2016 5:01 pm
Toronto-based Russel Metals has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale with Nucor Corp. to sell its property near Blytheville, Ark., for approximately $40 million CDN ($30.182 million USD)….
