by - April 25, 2016 12:00 am
CPG Recruiter Weighs in on Newell Rubbermaids Jarden Acquisition
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by - April 24, 2016 5:57 pm
Whistleblowers face retaliation, need better protections, summit leaders say
America’s first whistleblower law was passed July 30, 1778. Michael McCray, a Pine Bluff native who worked in President Bill Clinton’s Department of Agriculture, said it didn’t protect him. McCray…
by - April 24, 2016 8:44 am
Governor: 75% threshold too high, managed care can ‘simmer’, Kurrus decision won’t be reversed
Editor’s note: A video interview with Gov. Hutchinson appears at the bottom of this post. Gov. Asa Hutchinson says the 75% threshold to pass appropriations bills is too high, traditional…
by - April 24, 2016 7:21 am
Made in America: Delta Regional Authority hires four new regional economic development officers
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of state and global manufacturing news. –––––––––––––– BMW OPENS UP NEW VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION FACILITY FOR FOUR-STATE…
by - April 22, 2016 3:53 pm
Weekend Digest: The Tubman-on-the-$20, Susan B. Anthony and yada yada yada edition
SUNDAY TV PREVIEW On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on KATV Channel 7 in Central Arkansas and now in Northeast…
by - April 22, 2016 2:45 pm
Sens. Boozman, Cotton file amendment to block Clean Line funding
U.S. Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark. and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., have filed an amendment to block funding to the controversial Clean Line transmission line that will run through Arkansas and was…
by - April 22, 2016 9:52 am
Tyson Foods Names Felicia Collins VP of Corporate Communications
In this new role, Collins will lead the companys public relations, social media and internal communications teams. She will report to Sara Lilygren, executive vice president of corporate affairs.
by - April 22, 2016 9:23 am
Four NWA Hotels Sold to Little Rock Buyers For $48M
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Best Western Plus Castlerock, and Hilton Garden Inn, all in Bentonville, and Staybridge Suites in Fayetteville were purchased April 15 by entities controlled by Wally Allen, Blair Allen and Matthew Allen. All of the hotels will be operated by Beechwood Hospitality of Little Rock, which is also controlled by the Allen family.
by - April 22, 2016 7:12 am
Arkansas GOP chairman to lead pre-RNC delegate deciding committee
Every delegate matters at the Republican National Convention July 18-21 in Cleveland, and Doyle Webb, Republican Party of Arkansas chairman, will help decide which ones actually count. Webb has been…
by - April 22, 2016 6:17 am
Medical tort reform backers get AG’s OK
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has approved the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment that would direct the Legislature to set a cap of at least…
by - April 22, 2016 6:13 am
Energy In-depth: U.S. Energy officials discuss power grid modernization efforts
Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news. ––––––––––––––––– U.S. ENERGY OFFICIALS DISCUSS POWER GRID MODERNIZATION EFFORTS Representatives from the U.S. Department…
by - April 21, 2016 8:57 pm
Second cohort of Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Kicks off in July
The 2016 cohort of the Social Entrepreneurship Bootcamp returns for its second year in July at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain. In partnership with the Clinton School…
by - April 21, 2016 6:27 pm
Southwestern Energy posts $1.13 billion 1Q loss, still beats Wall Street expectations
Southwestern Energy Corp. losses in the first quarter topped a billion dollars as the Houston-based driller adjusted its operations to weather the current industry downturn that has halted the company’s…
by - April 21, 2016 5:16 pm
Hutchinson executes line-item veto on Arkansas Works, says highway funding session is next
At about 4:15 p.m. Thursday (April 21), as reporters waited in the Governor’s Conference Room, applause could be heard through the walls separating it and Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s executive offices….
by - April 21, 2016 4:32 pm
Madison predicted Trump
guest commentary by Dr. Eric Baker Editor’s note: Dr. Eric Baker joined the UAFS faculty in 2008 and has a doctorate in political science from the University of Florida. Opinions,…
by - April 21, 2016 4:28 pm
Workplace Audit, Safety Programs Focus of Tyson Foods Sustainability Report
Tyson Foods Inc. released its fifth and final segment of its sustainability report today.
by - April 21, 2016 4:12 pm
Airline serving Arkansas’ three major airports ranks 5th for service
Delta Airlines cracked the top five on WalletHub’s list of the Best Airlines for 2016, leading in avoiding cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage and denied boardings while finishing No. 5 overall….
by - April 21, 2016 2:58 pm
Red meat production increased slightly in 2015, beef down, pork and veal were up
Cumulative red meat production for the United States totaled 48.5 billion pounds in 2015, 2% higher than the previous year, according the annual meat processing report from the U.S. Department…
by - April 21, 2016 2:58 pm
Red meat production increased slightly in 2015, beef down, pork and veal were up
Cumulative red meat production for the United States totaled 48.5 billion pounds in 2015, 2% higher than the previous year, according the annual meat processing report from the U.S. Department…
by - April 21, 2016 2:48 pm
Ozark Beer Co. Buys Old Flour Mill in Downtown Rogers
The brewery has outgrown its current location and plans to start brewing at the new space by the end of the summer.