by - July 12, 2016 11:24 am
Government is not a business
Editor’s note: Dr. Eric Baker joined the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith faculty in 2008 and has a doctorate in political science from the University of Florida. Opinions, commentary…
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by - July 12, 2016 11:15 am
The Supply Side: Retail suppliers face growth-challenged environment
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of Talk Business & Politics focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side…
by - July 12, 2016 10:38 am
Home Sales Surge, Sales Price Up In May
Across the state in May, home sales increased 14 percent while average sales price rose 3 percent compared to the same month in 2015.
by - July 12, 2016 10:13 am
Study: No ‘one-size-fits-all’ rule effective for labeling on packaged food products
Marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas compared nutrition information labels on the front of packaged food products to understand which labels help consumers choose more healthful items. Their conclusion:…
by - July 12, 2016 10:13 am
Study: No ‘one-size-fits-all’ rule effective for labeling on packaged food products
Marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas compared nutrition information labels on the front of packaged food products to understand which labels help consumers choose more healthful items. Their conclusion:…
by - July 12, 2016 10:03 am
Arkansas ‘Economic security report’ provides cost and earnings info on Arkansas degree programs
As part of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s moves to bulk up the state’s workforce to meet industry needs, the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services (DWS) released an economic security report of…
by - July 12, 2016 9:27 am
National manufacturing group says U.S. job growth ‘unacceptable’
The U.S. economy is not creating jobs fast enough, according to one industry trade organization. Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), called the rise…
by - July 12, 2016 9:23 am
International tourist travel to the U.S. dips slightly in May
International tourists traveled to and spent less within the United States this May when compared to the same period of time last year, but overall business remains up compared to…
by - July 11, 2016 5:21 pm
Drug costs force estimated $25.4 million rise in state’s Arkansas Works match
Increased drug costs have caused the state’s five-year match for Arkansas Works to rise from $705 million to $730 million, legislators were told by a consultant Monday. The Stephen Group…
by - July 11, 2016 4:36 pm
Talk Business & Politics Daily Digital: The low gas, travel to Europe, get your Brummett fix edition
In today’s Talk Business & Politics Daily, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette political columnist John Brummett offers his take on how and why Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton escaped prosecution in the…
by - July 11, 2016 4:25 pm
Hugg & Hall acquires Louisiana-based RPM Services & Rentals
Little Rock-based Hugg & Hall Equipment Company has announced the acquisition of RPM Services & Rentals, one of the largest independent equipment rental companies in the southeastern United States, for…
by - July 11, 2016 3:54 pm
Bentonville’s 8th Street Market will have food retail tenants in addition to Brightwater
The 8th Street Market – formerly the Tyson Foods fry plant – in Bentonville’s Market District is getting a complete makeover thanks to a hefty investment from several members of…
by - July 11, 2016 2:58 pm
A look at ‘What’s next?’ for proposed Arkansas ballot issues
Editor’s note: Justin Allen is a partner with the Little Rock-based law firm of Wright Lindsey Jennings. He leads the firm’s governmental relations group. Opinions, commentary and other essays posted…
by - July 11, 2016 2:41 pm
Planned U.S. Marshals Museum relevant to nation, Fort Smith
Editor’s note: This is the first of two guest commentaries from Jim Dunn, president of the U.S. Marshals Museum Foundation. ––––––––––––––– Civic literacy, history, and knowledge of the institutions that…
by - July 11, 2016 2:40 pm
Kirk and Cynthia Dupps Give $1M To Arkansas Childrens Northwest
To date, the hospital has received $27.5 million for the construction of the Springdale campus, across the street from Arvest Ballpark west of Interstate 49.
by - July 11, 2016 1:19 pm
Dupps family commits $1 million to Arkansas Children’s Northwest, capital campaign launch set for Aug. 5
Construction of the estimated $165 million Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Northwest Arkansas is being heavily supported by area donors, including a new gift of $1 million from the Cynthia and…
by - July 11, 2016 12:42 pm
Lt. Gov. Griffin announces bid for re-election
Lt. Governor Tim Griffin (R) announced Monday he is seeking re-election when his term ends in 2018. In a statement from his office, Griffin noted that he had cut his…
by - July 11, 2016 12:42 pm
Lt. Gov. Griffin announces bid for re-election
Lt. Governor Tim Griffin (R) announced Monday he is seeking re-election when his term ends in 2018. In a statement from his office, Griffin noted that he had cut his…
by - July 11, 2016 12:38 pm
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announces 11.5% sales increase for fiscal 2016
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery finished fiscal year 2016 with sales of $455.6 million, up 11.5% over 2015, the lottery officials announced Monday in a report released Monday to the Legislature’s…
by - July 11, 2016 11:00 am
Brightwater: Community vision to spur economic development around food
Northwest Arkansas in January 2017 will be home to Brightwater, a facility some are saying is a unique culinary school that will put the region on the map for food…