by - June 7, 2016 8:44 pm
The Democratic Party of Arkansas said HIllary Clinton’s primary wins Tuesday night (June 7) mark an “historic night” for the party and the country, with Clinton being the first female…
by - June 7, 2016 8:19 pm
In unofficial numbers, Bobby Long defeated Dr. Richard Wang by a 1,483 to 1,278 margin, or 54%-46% for the Ward 6, Position 1 seat on the Jonesboro City Council. Long,…
by - June 7, 2016 8:19 pm
In unofficial numbers, Bobby Long defeated Dr. Richard Wang by a 1,483 to 1,278 margin, or 54%-46% for the Ward 6, Position 1 seat on the Jonesboro City Council. Long,…
by - June 7, 2016 6:25 pm
Jonesboro Finance Director Suzanne Allen said Tuesday (June 7) that a look at the city’s balance sheet can be deceiving especially when expenses outpace revenues. Allen said the city is…
by - June 7, 2016 5:21 pm
The Department of Human Services is reorganizing itself under new Director Cindy Gillespie by reducing its 10 divisions to nine and creating a structure of seven offices to manage some…
by - June 7, 2016 4:51 pm
The $2.7 billion investment Wal-Mart said it has made in raising pay and more training over the past two years is helping employees take care of the retailer’s 140 million…
by - June 7, 2016 2:28 pm
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with several changes and additions throughout. State officials initially provided Talk Business & Politics information for a year other than 2016. –––––––––––––––––––– Arkansas…
by - June 7, 2016 9:18 am
Confidence among Arkansas consumers about the economy and their personal finances continues to increase, according to the latest Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey completed this spring. The report compiled by the…
by - June 6, 2016 6:55 pm
Only three members of a key city commission that authorizes spending of hospitality tax collections – to include at least $300,000 to support the Keller convention center project supported by…
by - June 6, 2016 3:49 pm
Workforce development continues to be a focus for Arkansas’ state and local officials amid a record low 3.9% state unemployment rate and 2.4% in the Northwest Arkansas metro area. More…
by - June 6, 2016 3:30 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton farmers in order to expand and maintain the…
by - June 6, 2016 3:30 pm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton farmers in order to expand and maintain the…
by - June 6, 2016 3:21 pm
Coca Cola Co. has reconfigured its Arkansas operations as part of the beverage giant’s continuing efforts to streamline its focus and speed up the re-franchising of its disparate and confusing…
by - June 6, 2016 12:23 pm
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) moved forward late last week with a proposal that the Obama administration says will end “payday debt traps” despite an outcry from Arkansas’ Attorney…
by - June 6, 2016 11:22 am
Rep. Kelly Linck, R-Flippin, resigned his seat in the Legislature Friday, June 3, and will serve as the Department of Human Services chief of legislative and governmental affairs, DHS announced…
by - June 6, 2016 11:22 am
Rep. Kelly Linck, R-Flippin, resigned his seat in the Legislature Friday, June 3, and will serve as the Department of Human Services chief of legislative and governmental affairs, DHS announced…
by - June 6, 2016 11:18 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news. –––––––––––––––– BUSINESS EXECS MORE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT U.S. ECONOMY AND HIRING OUTLOOK Business…
by - June 6, 2016 9:37 am
Walmart’s new 12,000-square-foot culinary and innovation center attached to the retail giant’s home office in Bentonville will help Walmart win on price and deliver higher quality food items than it’s…
by - June 6, 2016 8:51 am
The global rubber processing chemicals market is expected to reach $6.11 billion by 2024, according to a new analysis from San Francisco-based firm Grand View Research. A growth in demand…
by - June 6, 2016 8:49 am
Americans are slated to see the best travel offers in years this summer, according to a new report from travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO). The company expects a decrease…
