by - July 6, 2015 4:34 pm
The unemployment rate for many of Arkansas’ 75 counties gradually went up in May, with nearly a third of the state seeing small increases compared to April numbers. However, a…
by - July 6, 2015 4:26 pm
Governor Asa Hutchinson has named the members of his new Career Education and Workforce Development Board, his office announced Monday. Created by Act 892 of 2015 and composed of 13…
by - July 6, 2015 7:27 am
An opportunity to receive training to work in professional sports or sports media is now available at Arkansas State University. The university is offering a Master of Science in Sport…
by - July 6, 2015 7:23 am
Melanie Edens, a tenured employee of 18 years, was recently announced as the new assistant administrator of NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. As an assistant administrator, Edens will oversee radiology, pharmacy,…
by - July 6, 2015 6:35 am
Editor’s note: Each Monday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Money Talk,” a wrap-up of banking and financial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - July 6, 2015 1:33 am
New AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston has hit the ground running, promoting the state and its economic opportunities.
by - July 6, 2015 12:33 am
Political columnist John Brummett muses on lingering sentiments for the semi-home state presidential candidates in Arkansas’ new political climate.
by - July 5, 2015 10:03 pm
Stacey Spivey with our content partner, KATV Ch. 7 News, reports: Large protests and rallies were throughout the state today, centered around the confederate flag. Hundreds showed up to rebel…
by - July 5, 2015 3:55 pm
JBS USA Pork has agreed to a $1.45 billion deal with Cargill to acquire the company’s U.S.-based pork business, which includes part of the agriculture and food giant’s pork operations…
by - July 5, 2015 6:34 am
An announcement this week by the Obama administration to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba drew opposition from Sen. Tom Cotton, who said it amounted to “appeasement.”
by - July 5, 2015 6:21 am
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. JUNE…
by - July 5, 2015 6:04 am
There may be 492 days (as of Sunday) left until the 2016 general election, but very few candidates and prospective candidates have announced their bids so far.
by - July 4, 2015 8:21 am
TV PREVIEW: THE JULY 4TH EDITION This week on Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Channel 7: The U.S. Supreme Court makes a number…
by - July 4, 2015 7:16 am
How long has it been since you read the full text of the Declaration of Independence? On this July 4th holiday weekend, we present a refresher.
by - July 3, 2015 4:45 pm
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - July 3, 2015 4:30 am
The Fourth of July is Saturday, and it’s a time we celebrate our country’s independence. Four rising Arkansas leaders share their thoughts on what the nation’s birthday and entrepreneurship mean to them.
by - July 3, 2015 3:35 am
The number of enrollees in the Medicaid private option reached 218,376 at the end of June, an increase of about 4,000 from May, when it totaled 214,461. The number of…
by - July 2, 2015 2:23 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Charisse Dean, Brett Williamson and Susan Chambers to serve on the Arkansas Board of Education. Dean will serve through June 30, 2022 and will replace Samuel…
by - July 2, 2015 10:02 am
Mid-South Community College officially became Arkansas State University Mid-South and the newest member of the ASU System following approval by the Higher Learning Commission, System President Dr. Charles L. Welch…
by - July 2, 2015 9:40 am
Arkansas finished its fiscal year with a $191.6 million surplus and more than $6.47 billion in gross tax collections. Gross general revenues were up 3.7% above last year and 1.1%…
