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Notes on the grumpy season

It’s that time of year again. It arrives the same time each year. A sign this time is here is the number of usually smiling people you see with scowls….

Clinton’s ‘dare to compete’

“Dare to compete” is the title of one the chapters in Secretary Hillary Clinton’s best-selling autobiography, “Living History.” In that chapter of the book, then U.S. First Lady Clinton recalls…

Senate President, House Speaker Discuss RFRA And Session Finale

Senate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said they are satisfied with the outcome of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act that nearly derailed the regular legislative session in the last full week.

Congressional Recap: Hammerschmidt Remembered

The state’s congressional delegation as well as other members of the House and Senate were back in their home districts this week as part of a two-week long spring recess….

Made In America: U.S. Factory Orders Beat Forecast, Buck Slump For Manufacturing

Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a wrap-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. U.S….

Hutchinson Announces Members Of Computer Science Task Force

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the members of a new Computer Science Task Force on Friday. The purpose of the group will be to research and recommend computer science and technology…

Michael Cook: Honoring David And Barbara Pryor

Last November’s election results not only marked the end of Democratic dominance in Arkansas politics, but it also highlighted the end of what could be called “the Pryor era.” From…

Weekend Digest: The Tom Cotton, Miley Cyrus And Birthday Cake Edition

TV PREVIEW – MR. PRESIDENT & MR. SPEAKER This week on Talk Business & Politics: The 90th General Assembly brings its business to a close for all intents and purposes. Speaker of…

Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition Today, Winners Named April 22

The winners of the 15th annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition will be announced April 22, but the finalists were competing on Friday. The event is…

Walton Family Foundation Issues 2014 Annual Report

Giving for K-12 Education initiatives topped $200 million.

Chinese Manufacturer Files $33M Countersuit Against Redman

Sales Chief is alleging damages due to defamatory statements made by Redman in articles published in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Arkansas Business, a weekly publication headquartered in Little Rock.

Michael Tilley: Hammerschmidt’s Passing A Reminder There Are Some You Can’t Replace

Editor’s note: This guest opinion column is courtesy of Michael Tilley with The City Wire. Having watched and interviewed elected officials for more than 30 years, there are only two…

Wal-Mart And Other Retailers Struggle To Tweak Private Label Prices, Offerings

From Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart U.S. CEO Greg…

Energy In-depth: Gas Prices Expected To Drop Ahead Of Summer Drive Season

Editor’s note: Each Friday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Energy In-depth,” a round-up of energy and regulatory news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here….

Legislative session adjourns, Gillam to seek second term as House Speaker

The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times as lawmakers hurriedly sped a compromise religious freedom solution through committee, to…

Session Adjourns, Gillam To Seek Second Term As House Speaker

The last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times. By day’s end, Speaker Jeremy Gillam said he’s ready for Round Two.

Talk Business & Politics Podcast 4.2.15

Talk Business & Politics latest “pure politics” podcast is out and available for download. This week, TB&P‘s Jessica DeLoach Sabin and Roby Brock discuss a variety of topics, including: The…

Wal-Mart and other retailers struggle to tweak private label prices, offerings