by - October 22, 2014 5:05 pm
Early voting turnout numbers are beginning to show some information on how this election is shaping up . There is a bit of positive news for both Republicans and Democrats…
by - October 22, 2014 11:38 am
There are 700 miles of fiber optic cables buried in Arkansas highway right-of-ways. Can it be tapped for broadband for schools?
by - October 22, 2014 11:38 am
The debates are over but the interest in Arkansas’ U.S. Senate and Governor’s races remain, according to several national political analysts. Talk Business and Politics interviewed Kyle Kondik, managing editor…
by - October 22, 2014 6:01 am
Editor’s note: This guest commentary is provided by Jane Kim, an attorney and partner at Little Rock-based Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP. These days, televisions and newspapers are full of…
by - October 21, 2014 10:59 pm
It will be a busy Wednesday for Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin as he tries to advance two major infrastructure projects. Perrin will travel to St. Louis early Wednesday for a…
by - October 21, 2014 6:07 pm
Asa Hutchinson, the GOP nominee for Arkansas Governor, has an 8-point lead over his Democratic rival, Mike Ross, according to a new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll.
by - October 21, 2014 3:11 pm
As U.S. and international oil prices struggle to stay above $80 barrel, many energy analysts fear that slow global growth and soft demand for energy could signal a permanent shift…
by - October 21, 2014 3:11 pm
A central Arkansas engineering firm will help the city of Osceola build its new airport, Mayor Dickie Kennemore said Tuesday. The Osceola City Council voted Monday night to hire Garver…
by - October 21, 2014 9:24 am
The Arkansas jobless rate fell one-tenth of a percent in September to 6.2%, but that number is a full 1.5 points below the rate one year ago. Labor force data,…
by - October 21, 2014 6:36 am
Arkansas’ open Fourth District Congressional race suddenly got interesting. In a new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll, Republican Bruce Westerman still has a lead over his Democratic rival, James…
by - October 20, 2014 11:45 pm
The two major party candidates for Arkansas governor met Monday night in a final debate to discuss a variety of issues related to Northeast Arkansas. However, it was the discussion…
by - October 20, 2014 9:21 pm
Sen. Mark Pryor is not having a very good Monday. After a new Talk Business poll shows him trailing Rep. Tom Cotton by more than 8 points – or 7…
by - October 20, 2014 6:04 pm
Republican Cong. Tom Cotton has stretched his lead against Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Pryor, according to a new poll released by Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College.
by - October 20, 2014 5:31 pm
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch on Monday (Oct. 20) announced the appointment of Arkansas Chief Deputy Attorney General Brad Phelps of Little Rock as associate general…
by - October 20, 2014 5:27 pm
Price, assortment, experience and access is how Wal-Mart execs define what matters most to customers, and they are working to lead in each of these areas by combining physical retail…
by - October 20, 2014 5:25 pm
Scot Rank, President and CEO of Wal-Mart’s Mexican operations, Walmex, will retire from his current position at the beginning of 2015. He will assume, upon his retirement, the role of…
by - October 20, 2014 5:13 pm
Early voting kicked off today and as usual there was a glitch. It seems like there is always at least one somewhere. This year, it was in Washington County where…
by - October 20, 2014 9:17 am
A 436-vote margin made the difference nearly two years ago as State Sen. Robert Thompson, D-Paragould, defeated Republican challenger Blake Johnson in the District 20 state senate race. With two…
by - October 19, 2014 4:29 pm
The home stretch of the 2014 campaign starts Monday (Oct. 20) as voters get an opportunity to mark ballots for this year’s general election. Early voting begins Monday at locations…
by - October 19, 2014 4:17 pm
Last month, I took I look at the new voter registrations by party showing that Republicans held the edge for 2014. This is important as Democrats are consistently pointing to…
