by - April 6, 2015 10:03 am
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Baum Walker Hall, Walton Arts Center Tuesday, June 16, 7 pm Tickets range from $10 to $25 This celebrated contemporary ballet company leaps into Artosphere with…
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by - April 6, 2015 9:55 am
Mystery of the Trees
by - April 6, 2015 6:55 am
John Burris: Doling Out Credit In The RFRA Debate
A debate engulfed our state last week. It’s faded now, as quickly as it came. We argued over an acronym that most of us could not have accurately spelled after…
by - April 6, 2015 5:37 am
Money Talk: UA Hires Publicly Traded Firm To Handle Financial Aid Disbursements, Refunds
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by - April 5, 2015 8:09 pm
Arkansas House Leader, Senate President talk RFRA, 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 (RFRA) that nearly derailed the…
by - April 5, 2015 7:49 pm
Christians need to quit whining about religious freedom
Freedom. Good word. Who doesn’t love “freedom” … at least in the abstract? Conceptually, “freedom” flourishes as an abstraction. After all, who’s for “captivity,” “confinement” or “oppression?” Freedom wins by not being…
by - April 5, 2015 7:24 pm
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….
by - April 5, 2015 7:08 pm
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…
by - April 5, 2015 8:33 am
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.
by - April 5, 2015 5:23 am
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….
by - April 5, 2015 4:55 am
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….
by - April 4, 2015 11:30 am
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…
by - April 4, 2015 10:34 am
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…
by - April 4, 2015 7:11 am
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…
by - April 3, 2015 3:03 pm
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…
by - April 3, 2015 1:26 pm
Walton Family Foundation Issues 2014 Annual Report
Giving for K-12 Education initiatives topped $200 million.
by - April 3, 2015 12:54 pm
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.
by - April 3, 2015 8:24 am
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…
by - April 3, 2015 8:19 am
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…
by - April 3, 2015 5:33 am
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….