by - January 27, 2015 10:15 pm
Millie Ward: Business Hall of Fame Inductee On ‘Building Good’
Along with a successful career of helping clients tell the stories behind their brands, this advertising executive makes a practice of assisting others.
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by - January 27, 2015 8:15 pm
Business Plans Create Student Entrepreneurial Interest, ASU Dean Says
It never hurts to have a plan for the future. Arkansas State’s business dean wants every student to have one.
by - January 27, 2015 7:31 pm
Capitol Notebook: New Private Option Bill Filed, Taxes And Budget On Agenda
A second bill to immediately end the Private Option was filed Tuesday as a key state Senate committee prepares to hear two other bills on the topic Wednesday. Rep. Donnie…
by - January 27, 2015 5:19 pm
Tyson Foods To Add 500 Jobs In Georgia
Tyson Foods announced a $110 million expansion to its Vienna, Ga., chicken plant that will add more than 500 jobs by mid-year. This move is the third Tyson investment in…
by - January 27, 2015 1:18 pm
House Panel Passes Tax Cut, Capital Gains Amendment
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Tuesday passed the governor’s tax cut bill, Senate Bill 6, with a compromise amendment that would exempt 40% of income gained from capital…
by - January 27, 2015 11:02 am
Jessica DeLoach Sabin: President’s Community College Plan Removes Affordability Barriers
There have been some exciting developments recently for students who wish to go to college but who may lack the resources to do so. In early January, the President announced…
by - January 27, 2015 10:47 am
Bell’s MLK, Robert E. Lee Bill Amended
An amended bill involving a plan to get rid of the dual status of a state holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert E. Lee appears ready to…
by - January 27, 2015 10:22 am
Governor’s Balanced Budget Calls For 3% Overall Increase In Spending
Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposed a new budget – his first as the state’s chief executive – that called for a 3% increase in state spending in FY 2016 and a…
by - January 27, 2015 10:21 am
Arkansas Jobless Rate Falls To 5.7% In December
Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 5.7% in December as the number of the employed rose and the universe of unemployed decreased. In the separate monthly nonfarm…
by - January 27, 2015 6:54 am
Arkansas Agriculture Department Ready For 2015 Century Farm Program
The Arkansas Agriculture Department is accepting applications for the 2015 Arkansas Century Farm program. The program recognizes Arkansas’s agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same…
by - January 27, 2015 6:53 am
Campus Talk: ForwARd Education Group To Release Initial Report
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…
by - January 26, 2015 7:55 pm
Report Finds Hopeful Signs In Arkansas Health Payment Initiative
Payment reforms have helped to reduce costs and improve care efficiency at the same time the state’s Medicaid growth rate has slowed from about 6% to between 2-3%, according to…
by - January 26, 2015 6:00 pm
Capitol Notebook: Private Option Repeal Bill Filed
A more immediate end to the Private Option could happen if seven senators have their way. Late Monday, a state senator filed a bill to terminate the Private Option effective…
by - January 26, 2015 5:12 pm
Tolbert: Gov. Hutchinson Supports Separating King And Lee Day
This past week, Arkansas has begun an uncomfortable, but healthy discussion. As increased attention to the 30-year old law combining the day celebrating the lives of Martin Luther King, Jr….
by - January 26, 2015 5:02 pm
Hutchinson Appoints To Corrections Board, AEDC, And Others
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments to state boards and commissions: William “Dubs” Byers, Gould, to the Board of Corrections. Appointment expires December 31, 2021. Replaces Janis Walmsley. Fritz…
by - January 26, 2015 1:37 pm
AEDC Budget Bill Calls For $200M Superproject Funding, $50M Quick Action Fund
The appropriation bill that funds the Arkansas Economic Development Commission will allow for a lot of money to help land economic projects this year, according to the bill introduced Monday….
by - January 26, 2015 11:32 am
Hutchinson Tax Cut Bill Faces Obstacles In House
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax cut proposal faces opposition in the House from some Republicans opposed to the repeal of a capital gains tax cut and some Democrats who want to…
by - January 26, 2015 9:15 am
John Burris: The Big Moment
Last week Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his plans for the future of healthcare in Arkansas. In summary, he’ll allow the “Private Option” insurance experiment of premium assistance for the poor…
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.
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…