by - March 11, 2015 1:13 pm
Avian Flu Found In Turkeys
The state of Arkansas is facing a case of avian flu recently found in a commercial turkey flock in northern Arkansas, the director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission…
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by - March 11, 2015 12:31 pm
Harris Controversy Ratchets Higher With Call For Resignation, Governor Calls For Prudence
The controversy involving the handling of Rep. Justin Harris’ adoption of three girls ratcheted up on Wednesday with the House Minority Leader calling on the West Fork Republican legislator to…
by - March 11, 2015 8:53 am
John Brummett: The Evolution Of Jim Hendren
It takes a special personality to survive and thrive in the world of fighter aviation – and in the Arkansas Legislature. The state Senate majority leader is the product of his training.
by - March 11, 2015 8:30 am
Sixth Sense: Realizing Employee Potential
In today’s competitive world, recognizing and further developing employee talent and potential are crucial to success in the workplace. Talk Business & Politics asked six business leaders for their tips…
by - March 11, 2015 8:04 am
Jessica DeLoach Sabin: Workhorses Vs. Show Horses In An Age Of Disrespect
Ever since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, relations between the United States and the Islamic nation have been strained and at times virtually non-existent. In fact, not one single event…
by - March 10, 2015 7:19 pm
Arkansas’ Large Market Home Sales Dip In January, Average Prices Rise
Home sales in Arkansas’ four large markets were down 2.55% in January after posting an almost 4% gain in all of 2014. Driving the January numbers lower was an almost…
by - March 10, 2015 6:32 pm
Rep. Harris Says He Supports Making ‘Rehoming’ A Felony
Rep. Justin Harris, R-West Fork, spoke to KATV Ch. 7 News Tuesday, answering questions on his allegations against the Department of Human Services. He also said he supports legislation to…
by - March 10, 2015 6:05 pm
Capitol Notebook: Health Care Reform Task Force Meets
It was meeting day Tuesday as several committees approved legislation, while a task force to study health care reform in the state met for the first time. The 16-member task…
by - March 10, 2015 5:37 pm
Fed Will Raise Interest Rates By End Of Year, Arkansas Tech Economist Predicts
An Arkansas Tech economist told a group of Central Arkansas business leaders on Tuesday that he believes the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will raise interest rates before the end…
by - March 10, 2015 3:25 pm
Talk Business & Politics Podcast 3.10.15
TB&P Business Editor Wes Brown and Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock discuss the big business stories of the week, which centered on the timber industry and tourism. Also, economist Mark Fusaro with…
by - March 10, 2015 10:46 am
UA Business Dean Eli Jones Taking Post At Texas A&M
The board of regents at Texas A&M’s university system approved the appointment of UA Walton College of Business Dean Eli Jones to be the new dean of the Mays Business…
by - March 10, 2015 9:36 am
Sen. Cotton Supports Letter Sent On Iran, With Press Appearances
The American people should be committed to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Tuesday morning. Cotton and 46 other Republicans sent a letter Monday…
by - March 10, 2015 6:40 am
A Woman’s Touch At The State Capitol
Female legislators – busy during the ongoing 90th General Assembly – have risen in numbers, prominence and influence over the past several decades. Are there still many steps to climb in the stairway to equality?
by - March 10, 2015 6:40 am
Tech Startup Grainster Has The Tools Of The Trade
Tech startup Grainster puts it all online so grain dealers can buy, sell and negotiate over the Internet.
by - March 10, 2015 6:39 am
Campus Talk: Lynda Coon To Lead UA Honors College
Editor’s note: Each Tuesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Campus Talk,” a recap and deep-dive into education topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….
by - March 9, 2015 8:48 pm
Filing Period Ends With 2,190 Bills And Resolutions On Hand
The clerks at the state House and Senate offices may need Tuesday off after the rush to meet a Monday deadline for bill filing led to nearly 500 bills being…
by - March 9, 2015 6:45 pm
Capitol Notebook: Committee Hears Testimony On Constitutional Amendments
The fact that a governor may cross the bridge at Memphis should not preclude him or her from doing their job, the state’s lieutenant governor told a House committee Monday….
by - March 9, 2015 4:38 pm
U.S. Court Of Appeals Accepts Arkansas Into EPA Clean Power Plan Suit
A U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia has granted intervention status to the state of Arkansas in a case challenging the EPA’s proposed 111(d) rule, also known…
by - March 9, 2015 4:17 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Nominates Aaron Burkes To Lead ADFA
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has nominated Aaron Burkes as the new president of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. ADFA is a state agency that administers funding through tax exempt bonds and…
by - March 9, 2015 4:04 pm
Walton Family Foundation Names New Director
Karen Minkel will succeed Rob Brothers as the Home Region director for the Walton Family Foundation upon his approaching retirement in April. Minkel joined the foundation in 2012 and has…