by - April 10, 2015 9:26 pm
Congressional Recap: Arkansas Delegation Tours State
The second week of a spring recess kept members of the state’s congressional delegation busy, talking with constituents and speaking about a variety of issues.
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by - April 10, 2015 8:37 pm
ASU Board Of Trustees Approves Limited Alcohol Sales At Certain Events
After learning that alcohol sales would be very limited at Arkansas State University, the ASU Board of Trustees approved a lease agreement with the NEA Sports Club.
by - April 10, 2015 8:14 pm
AG Rutledge Distributes $21.5 Million In Funds From S&P Settlement
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Friday that $21.5 million from a recent Standard & Poor’s (S&P) settlement will be distributed in accordance with Act 763 of 2013. The announcement…
by - April 10, 2015 8:06 pm
Erica Tait Picked As Jonesboro MPO Director
The Transportation Policy Committee of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) named Erica Tait of Jonesboro to serve as the new director of the organization, effective immediately, Jonesboro city communications director…
by - April 10, 2015 6:22 am
Michael Cook: Top 10 Worst Bills In 2015 Legislative Session
Last week, the 90th General Assembly concluded its 2015 regular session business. Like survivors of a natural disaster, it’s time for us to survey the landscape and determine the damage….
by - April 10, 2015 5:52 am
The Compass Report: U.S. Economy Gains Are ‘Grudgingly Slow,’ But Better
With a deep look at a variety of fourth quarter statistics, economist Jeff Collins offers insight on where the state and national economy are headed.
by - April 10, 2015 5:46 am
Consumers Gain Confidence In Mobile Banking, Slower To Pay By Phone
As mobile phones have become an extension of the body more consumers are gaining confidence in how they use these smart devices, especially when it comes to banking. A new…
by - April 10, 2015 5:11 am
Energy In-depth: Bloomberg Gifts Sierra Club $30 Million For ‘Beyond Coal’ Efforts
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 - April 9, 2015 8:13 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 4.9.15
Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P‘s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: The…
by - April 9, 2015 7:11 pm
Delta Leaders Convene At ASU For New Collaboration
A plan to blend the work of university research and private sector efforts to build a strong future for the Delta can pay big dividends, the federal co-chairman of the…
by - April 9, 2015 7:09 pm
Cong. Crawford Visits Jonesboro EAST Lab, Youth On A Mission
Sean Roades is a kid on a mission. The eighth-grader at MacArthur Junior High School in Jonesboro is working on a plan to put a mural in downtown Jonesboro. He…
by - April 9, 2015 3:42 pm
Governor: Private Option Changes Coming, No Regrets On RFRA
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that the consensus reached on extending the private option for two years while a task force studies its replacement was the “miracle of the session,”…
by - April 9, 2015 9:53 am
Human Rights Campaign Arkansas Director Says ‘Equality Summer’ Coming
Arkansas’ Legislature stands in recess but not without drawing national attention over a “religious freedom” bill deemed by some to sanction discrimination against the state’s LGBT population. The last week…
by - April 9, 2015 5:28 am
Startup Talk: Early Stage Funds Available For Arkansas Entrepreneurs
Editor’s note: Each Thursday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Startup Talk,” a round-up of startup, technology and entrepreneurial news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - April 8, 2015 8:14 pm
Wal-Mart Pay Raise Plan To Boost Wages For 16,257 Employees In Arkansas
Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday that 16,257 of its employees in Arkansas will receive a pay raise beginning with the April 4 pay period. The increase, part of the $1 billion…
by - April 8, 2015 7:38 pm
Southwest Power Pool: $2.9 Billion Annual Price Tag to Comply With EPA ‘Dirty Air’ Rules
Grid operator Southwest Power Pool said it would cost up to $2.9 billion a year to develop a regional plan to comply with President Obama’s proposed Clean Power Plan that the federal EPA is expected to hand down later this summer.
by - April 8, 2015 3:46 pm
Sen. Boozman Tours Hytrol Factory In Jonesboro
Businesses face a lot of issues on a daily basis and anything that affects the costs for that business is a big deal, the president of a company told Sen….
by - April 8, 2015 3:37 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Envisions 20% Of Arkansas’ Students Taking Computer Classes
Gov. Asa Hutchinson told a group of startup executives and entrepreneurs visiting Little Rock that one of his educational visions is for 20% of Arkansas students to eventually take computer coding classes while in high school.
by - April 8, 2015 3:28 pm
Startup America Partners Hold Discussion With Little Rock Entrepreneurs
Traveling startup entrepreneurs from the Midwest and West Coast shared their adventures, successes and travails at this week’s edition of the 1 Million Cups at the downtown Little Rock Venture…
by - April 8, 2015 9:23 am
Ex-Im Bank Chief: Bank Needed In Competitive Global Economy
A growing global middle class will provide opportunities for American exporters, but domestic companies will need support to compete with foreign firms who receive help from their own governments, the…