by - February 6, 2015 7:33 pm
Congressional Recap: 2016 Campaign Already Here
The state’s congressional delegation dealt with everything this past week from terrorism to health care to veterans’ issues. Here’s what happened in the nation’s capitol.
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by - February 6, 2015 4:50 pm
Capitol Notebook: Tax Cut Becomes Law, Session End Date Set
The legislature ended for the week with the signing of a tax cut bill, a rare Friday session and a possible clue as to when the legislative session may end…
by - February 6, 2015 2:42 pm
Grant Writing Workshop
A two-day Grant Writing Workshop presented by UAFS' Center for Lifelong Learning Presenter: Jo McEntire, Executive Director Northwest Arkansas Resource, Conservation and Development Council Designed for the beginner, this two-day…
by - February 6, 2015 11:23 am
Children’s Classic Tales Come to Light
Walton Arts Center's Kid Series continues with The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare presented by Lightwire Theater. With the use of electroluminescent puppetry, two incandescent story-time adventures…
by - February 6, 2015 6:47 am
Energy In-depth: Murphy USA Posts Higher Profits On Lower Revenues
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…
by - February 6, 2015 5:58 am
Cong. Rick Crawford: COOL Leaves Cold Future For State Exports
Editor’s note: Cong. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is the author of this guest commentary. He represents Arkansas’ First District. He is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and serves…
by - February 6, 2015 5:44 am
Acumen Brands Founder John James Moves To New Role With Venture Fund
John James left the comfort of a successful business to lead an intense $100 million venture fund in Northwest Arkansas. Why?
by - February 5, 2015 7:37 pm
USA Truck secures new credit deal, boosts access to capital
Van Buren-based USA Truck recently secured a $170 million credit line backed by several banks that will help the trucking company refinance debt at a lower interest rate and meet…
by - February 5, 2015 6:51 pm
A short note on eviction law
On Jan. 20, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright, Jr. signed an order finding Arkansas’ criminal eviction statute unconstitutional. That’s been reported more than a few times over the past…
by - February 5, 2015 6:42 pm
Private Option bill clears House hurdles, tax cut plan to become law
A pair of bills involving the funding and operation of the state’s Private Option healthcare program for the poor and uninsured were approved by the House Thursday afternoon. The state…
by - February 5, 2015 6:25 pm
The City Wire, Things To Do collaborate on weekly video series
The City Wire and Things To Do In Fort Smith are working together to provide an entertaining way to deliver recent news and to provide the readers of both websites…
by - February 5, 2015 6:14 pm
Small business entrepreneurs share insights on creativity, leadership
Northwest Arkansas, a cradle of entrepreneurship, is well-versed on the importance of the small business community. The region helped birth three Fortune 500 companies that still call it home. “Small…
by - February 5, 2015 5:59 pm
Acumen Brands founder John James moves to new role with venture fund
John James left the comfort of a successful business to lead an intense $100 million venture fund in Northwest Arkansas. Why? Because James says he’s more interested in the journey…
by - February 5, 2015 4:44 pm
Lawmakers Discuss Private Option Votes After House Passage
Speaker Jeremy Gillam, R-Judsonia, said today he believed he had the numbers to pass bills funding the Medicaid budget, including the private option, as well as a task force that…
by - February 5, 2015 4:19 pm
Private Option Bills Clear House Hurdles
A pair of bills involving the funding and operation of the state’s Private Option healthcare program are headed to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s desk for signature.
by - February 5, 2015 3:01 pm
188th Wing receives ‘Sensitive’ number ahead of schedule
Those who have served in the U.S. military are likely familiar with the phrase “Hurry up and wait.” But the U.S. Air Force appears to be in a hurry-up-and-move-fast mode…
by - February 5, 2015 2:43 pm
House Passes Governor’s Computer Coding Class
The Arkansas House of Representatives voted 99-0 to pass Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s signature education proposal requiring computer science to be offered at all Arkansas high schools and charter schools. House…
by - February 5, 2015 1:26 pm
College Campus Concealed Carry Bill Fails To Advance From Committee
A bill that would have allowed a college or university employee who is a concealed carry permit holder to possess a concealed handgun on campus was one vote short of…
by - February 5, 2015 1:16 pm
Tax Cut Proposal Heads To Hutchinson For Signature
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will sign his proposed middle class tax cut package on Friday morning after the Senate approved the final measure. The Arkansas State Senate passed the tax cut…
by - February 5, 2015 12:37 pm
Colorful events include Go Red for Women, Black Hearts and Red Ties
Northwest Arkansas will host a number of "colorful" events and special fundraisers in the coming weeks including the Go Red for Women Luncheon, the Eureka Springs Chocolate Lovers Festival, the…