by - January 26, 2015 9:10 am
Business Hall Of Fame: Al Bell
The legendary music executive credits business concepts gleaned from his father and former Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller for his savvy dealings in the recording industry.
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by - January 26, 2015 8:16 am
Windstream Names Langston, Dement To New Executive Posts
Windstream named Lewis Langston as chief information officer. He succeeds Cindy Nash who is leaving the company to pursue other career interests. The changes are effective Feb. 2. Langston, a…
by - January 26, 2015 8:00 am
Kathy Deck: Better Consumer Conditions Set the Stage for Job Growth
Editor’s note: Katherine A. Deck, the writer of this guest commentary, is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research in the Sam M. Walton College of Business…
by - January 26, 2015 6:47 am
Money Talk: Capital Gains Tax Battle Coming To House
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…
by - January 25, 2015 9:09 pm
Microbusiness Survey: Improved Confidence, But Worry For Income Growth
Microbusiness owners are expressing more confidence in economic conditions, but the ability to maintain or grow their personal income remains a top concern. What else is on a startup CEO’s agenda?
by - January 25, 2015 5:46 pm
Frank D. Scott, Jr: Growing Arkansas, Sowing Seeds In Fertile Ground
Last week, Arkansas entered a new and evolving era in business and politics with the inauguration of Gov. Asa Hutchinson. And I believe it will usher in a significant change…
by - January 25, 2015 5:26 pm
Delegation Asks For Comment Extension On Clean Line Project
A plan to build a transmission line through Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee needs more time for discussion, the state’s congressional delegation contends. In a letter dated Friday (Jan. 23), Arkansas…
by - January 25, 2015 9:28 am
Health Care Roundtable: Open Minds On Governor’s Plan
A key freshman legislative leader and two industry representatives were optimistic that a solution could be fashioned to wind down the private option and create a longer-term solution to health…
by - January 25, 2015 9:27 am
LobbyUp: Social Media, Right To Try, And Robert E. Lee
LobbyUp.com’s Bradley Phillips begins a new segment for the legislative session on Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7. The online bill tracking…
by - January 25, 2015 9:12 am
Dismang: Senate To Audio Live-stream Floor Debate, PO Votes There In Senate
The State Senate takes a ‘baby step’ with audio live-streaming, and its leader says he thinks the votes exist to move the Governor’s health care vision forward.
by - January 25, 2015 8:56 am
Made In America: New Report Examines Manufacturing Pay
Editor’s note: 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…
by - January 25, 2015 7:37 am
Capitol Notebook: Budget To Be Revealed, Tax Cut Debate Expected In House Committee
The third week of the Arkansas General Assembly starts Monday, with legislators expected to act on several issues including the Governor’s budget, tax cuts, the private option and the state’s…
by - January 24, 2015 9:11 am
Weekend Digest: The Political Game Show Edition
TV PREVIEW: WHAT’S NEXT IN THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE? On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics: Gov. Asa Hutchinson delivers a major health care speech. What did he…
by - January 23, 2015 8:16 pm
Tyson Foods Helps Downtown Springdale Celebrate With $1 Million Gift
Tyson Foods in its 80th year as a company based in Springdale made a $1 million donation to the Downtown Springdale Alliance to help revitalize the city’s downtown. The money…
by - January 23, 2015 7:34 pm
Perrin Gives State Of The City Talk At NEA Political Animals
The city of Jonesboro was busy in 2014, seeing growth in both economics and activity, the city’s mayor said Friday. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin spoke to the NEA Political Animals…
by - January 23, 2015 7:21 pm
Cook: Ethics Commission Ruling Exposes Legal Campaign Slush Funds
Today in dismissing a complaint against Attorney General Leslie Rutledge the Arkansas Ethics Commission may have exposed a massive loophole in our state’s campaign finance law. The complaint, filed by…
by - January 23, 2015 12:15 pm
HanesBrands Expands Clarksville Facility, Adds 120 Workers
HanesBrands will expand its Clarksville manufacturing facility, adding 120 jobs and investing a new $1.4 million. The plant makes sheer hosiery and seamless bras, including products for Wal-Mart. The expansion…
by - January 23, 2015 7:16 am
NEA Delegation Sounds Off On Governor’s Speech
The opinions were mixed Thursday as legislators from Northeast Arkansas discussed a speech given by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on the private option and larger health care reform. Hutchinson, who was…
by - January 23, 2015 6:59 am
Energy In-depth: Little Rock To Become 3rd Energy Improvement District
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…
by - January 22, 2015 7:07 pm
Capitol Notebook: Senate Approves Governor’s Tax Cut Measure, PO Task Force Bill Drops
A key part of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s legislative agenda moved from one end of the capitol to the other Thursday as plans for a House committee hearing are being ironed…