by - January 22, 2015 7:06 pm
Cook: Kudos To Asa Hutchinson And Nate Bell
Arkansas weather and politics often change quickly. On Sunday, it was a sunny 68 degrees in Little Rock and today it’s raining and winter cold. Along those same lines, I’ve…
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by - January 22, 2015 2:27 pm
Full Transcipt Of Gov. Hutchinson Health Care Speech
Editor’s note: Gov. Asa Hutchinson delivered this health care policy speech at UAMS’ Jackson T. Stephens Neurosciences Institute on January 22, 2015. This transcript was provided courtesy of the Governor’s…
by - January 22, 2015 12:52 pm
Elected Officials, Health Care Groups React To Hutchinson Speech
Here are reactions to Gov. Hutchinson’s speech on the private option and health care reform. Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, Senate president pro tempore and private option architect – “I believe…
by - January 22, 2015 12:14 pm
BHP Reducing Fayetteville Shale Play Rig Count To ‘Zero’
BHP Billiton recently said it is still looking for a hasty exit from its unprofitable foray into the Fayetteville Shale play as declining natural gas prices continue to cast a…
by - January 22, 2015 10:54 am
Gov. Hutchinson: Fund Private Option Through 2016, Will Form Task Force For Larger Reforms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson delivered a major health care policy speech at UAMS and called on the state Legislature to renew funding for the private option through 2016 and develop a new plan for health care in Arkansas.
by - January 22, 2015 9:51 am
2014 Income Up Almost 10% For J.B. Hunt, Revenue Hits $6.16 Billion
Rate increases across its business divisions was the primary reason Lowell-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services boosted its fiscal year revenue to $6.165 billion, a 10.4% increase over fiscal 2013. Net…
by - January 22, 2015 9:22 am
Earnings Spike For Simmons First National
Simmons First National Corp. reported $11.4 million in earnings for the fourth quarter of 2014. The Pine Bluff-based financial institution recorded $35.7 million in net income for the full year….
by - January 21, 2015 10:39 pm
Tolbert: House Leaders Cancel Vote On Pro-life Bill Day Before D.C. March For Life (UDPATE)
Reports are coming in from the beltway about an expected vote on a pro-life measure that is being cancelled on the evening before the vote and the day of the annual…
by - January 21, 2015 6:09 pm
U.S. Shipping Industry Set For Good 2015, But Port And Driver Problems Persist
Retailers like Wal-Mart Stores and their respective vendors and customers may not benefit from labor issues at major U.S. ports and truck driver and freight equipment shortages, but the U.S….
by - January 21, 2015 6:04 pm
Capitol Notebook: MLK, Robert E. Lee Bills Introduced
A pair of bills that would get rid of the dual status of a state holiday honoring Confederate general Robert E. Lee and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King…
by - January 21, 2015 4:53 pm
Military Fuel Contract Secured For Walnut Ridge Airport
Work with a federal agency helped secure a military fuel contract renewal for the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark, said Wednesday. The airport was in danger of…
by - January 21, 2015 4:18 pm
Talk Politics Midweek Roundtable: The Private Option, Judges And Robert E. Lee
Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief Roby Brock, KATV’s lead capitol reporter Janelle Lilley, Max Brantley with the Arkansas Times, and GOP consultant Clint Reed with Impact Management Group discuss the day’s politics at our roundtable.
by - January 21, 2015 12:32 pm
Senate Panel Passes Tax Cut While Increasing Capital Gains
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s signature middle class tax cut unanimously passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Wednesday with an amendment to do away with a capital gains tax cut passed…
by - January 21, 2015 11:55 am
Tyson Foods Foundation And Tyson Family Give $500,000 To eVersity
The Tyson Foods Foundation and the Tyson family donated $500,000 to the University of Arkansas to support its online university program, eVersity. The online program allows students to complete course…
by - January 21, 2015 8:48 am
Windstream Receives Regulatory Approvals For REIT, Names Company
Little Rock-based Windstream said it has received all regulatory approvals from state public service commissions required for its planned real estate investment trust (REIT) spinoff, which will be named Communications…
by - January 21, 2015 7:54 am
John Burris: Premature Judgment
Innocent until accused is not the rule. In an oftentimes heartless political world full of people who love to watch other people fall, it is the rule. That’s what’s happening…
by - January 21, 2015 6:52 am
Health Beat: Kaiser Foundation Report Examines State Medicaid Efforts
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - January 20, 2015 11:01 pm
President’s Speech Draws Criticism From Arkansas Delegation
A speech by President Obama Tuesday night didn’t change any opinions from Arkansas all-GOP delegation, all of whom said the nation’s chief executive offered little to persuade them to support his…
by - January 20, 2015 8:49 pm
Windstream Makes Senior Leadership Appointments
Windstream Corp. announced two senior leadership appointments on Tuesday. Kevin Halpin has been named senior vice president of process development and improvement and will work with business unit leaders across…
by - January 20, 2015 7:40 pm
‘Talk Politics’ Roundtable On Wednesdays
Talk Business & Politics and KATV Ch. 7 will bring more political analysis to viewers with a new mid-week “Talk Politics” roundtable. The online political roundtable will feature a variety…