by - April 5, 2016 6:17 pm
Walmart wins tax battle in Puerto Rico
A federal judge tossed out a new tax in Puerto Rico aimed at Walmart calling it “unlawful” and siding with the retailer on Monday (April 4) in the U.S. District…
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by - April 5, 2016 6:17 pm
Walmart wins tax battle in Puerto Rico
A federal judge tossed out a new tax in Puerto Rico aimed at Walmart calling it “unlawful” and siding with the retailer on Monday (April 4) in the U.S. District…
by - April 5, 2016 3:15 pm
Early 2016 airport traffic trends up for Little Rock, down for XNA and Fort Smith
Editor’s note: This report is a component of the Arkansas Transportation Report, a monthly compilation of data and news regarding the trucking, railroad, airline, and river barge industries. –––––––––––––––––––– The…
by - April 5, 2016 2:23 pm
13th annual Arkansas Literary Festival set for mid-April
The Central Arkansas Library System will host its 13th Annual Arkansas Literary Festival event from April 14-17 at various locations throughout Little Rock, bringing more than 80 authors and presenters…
by - April 5, 2016 2:07 pm
Denver-based startup eyes Northwest Arkansas for $6 million innovation food lab
Denver-based startup Solve For Food plans to raise $6 million among Arkansas investors to construct a food innovation center that uses 915 Labs’ patented technology to help food companies reduce…
by - April 5, 2016 1:47 pm
Sam’s Club seeks higher-net worth members, management under pressure to boost sales
Sam’s Club is setting its sights on higher-net worth members with household income of$100,000 per year, as opposed to the $75,000 household income demographic targeted in recent years. Sam’s executives…
by - April 5, 2016 1:36 pm
Illinois River Watershed to celebrate opening of North Shore Pavilion
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will hold a dedication event for the newly completed North Shore Pavilion that is connected to the Razorback Greenway. The event will take place from…
by - April 5, 2016 1:36 pm
Illinois River Watershed to celebrate opening of North Shore Pavilion
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will hold a dedication event for the newly completed North Shore Pavilion that is connected to the Razorback Greenway. The event will take place from…
by - April 5, 2016 11:33 am
Gov. Hutchinson: Special session about Arkansas Works only
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will limit the call in the upcoming special legislative session to his continuation of the private option, which he is calling Arkansas Works, and will not ask…
by - April 5, 2016 8:30 am
Legislators consider contraceptive implants to combat unwanted pregnancies
Should the state offer contraceptive implants at local Department of Health offices? That question was considered Monday by a legislative joint subcommittee. The discussion was started by a 2015 bill…
by - April 4, 2016 6:38 pm
Gov. Hutchinson commits $100,000 in tax funds to Johnny Cash Boyhood Home project
“An Evening with Rosanne Cash” turned out to be a special night as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a commitment of $100,000 from the general discretionary account toward Arkansas State University’s…
by - April 4, 2016 6:38 pm
Gov. Hutchinson commits $100,000 in tax funds to Johnny Cash Boyhood Home project
“An Evening with Rosanne Cash” turned out to be a special night as Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a commitment of $100,000 from the general discretionary account toward Arkansas State University’s…
by - April 4, 2016 5:12 pm
Legislative leaders ask governor to limit session call to Arkansas Works, nix managed care for now
The leaders of the state House and Senate are asking Gov. Asa Hutchinson to focus the upcoming special session on Arkansas Works, which is his continuation of the private option,…
by - April 4, 2016 4:21 pm
Volatile energy sector, high inventory levels may result in ‘sluggish’ 2016 start for U.S. shipping industry
Editor’s note: This report is a component of the Arkansas Transportation Report, a monthly compilation of data and news regarding the trucking, railroad, airline, and river barge industries. –––––––––––––––––– While…
by - April 4, 2016 2:51 pm
Northwest Health grows its metro footprint with purchase of Physician’s Specialty Hospital
Community Health Systems, parent of Northwest Health, has acquired a majority ownership interest in Physician’s Specialty Hospital of Fayetteville, which was formerly owned by a local doctor’s group. The 20-bed…
by - April 4, 2016 2:36 pm
Arvest Bank kicks off annual fighting hunger campaign in Fort Smith area, Northwest Arkansas
Arvest Bank’s 1 million meals campaign to fight hunger across the regions it serves is now underway. The bank is recruiting the help of its employees and community members to…
by - April 4, 2016 2:36 pm
Arvest Bank kicks off annual fighting hunger campaign in Fort Smith area, Northwest Arkansas
Arvest Bank’s 1 million meals campaign to fight hunger across the regions it serves is now underway. The bank is recruiting the help of its employees and community members to…
by - April 4, 2016 2:30 pm
SWEPCO’s energy efficiency program recognized by EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized AEP Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) as a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the company’s energy efficiency program in…
by - April 4, 2016 2:23 pm
Creighton Index: Arkansas economy moves above ‘growth neutral’ level
Although Arkansas’ manufacturing sector lost thousands of jobs since the Great Recession, productivity among the state’s factory workers is still the highest in the nine-state region that makes up the…
by - April 4, 2016 11:08 am
Arkansas tax revenue well above forecast, sales tax up 8% from a year ago
State revenue collections continued to grow at a double-digit clip in March as sales tax income came in above forecast and Arkansas individual and corporate taxpayers received fewer refunds ahead…