by - January 25, 2015 12:17 pm
The politics of ‘AsaCare’
The long awaited speech by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on his health care plans for the state “surprised many people,” said state Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, one of the few surviving…
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by - January 25, 2015 12:01 pm
NWACC board talks culinary program growth, advocacy and student goals
The NorthWest Arkansas Community College culinary arts program has reached capacity yet more students are seeking to join the program. A solution to potentially growing the program was one of…
by - January 25, 2015 9:28 am
Health Care Roundtable: Open Minds On Governor’s Plan
A key freshman legislative leader and two industry representatives were optimistic that a solution could be fashioned to wind down the private option and create a longer-term solution to health…
by - January 25, 2015 9:27 am
LobbyUp: Social Media, Right To Try, And Robert E. Lee
LobbyUp.com’s Bradley Phillips begins a new segment for the legislative session on Talk Business & Politics, which airs Sundays at 9 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7. The online bill tracking…
by - January 25, 2015 9:12 am
Dismang: Senate To Audio Live-stream Floor Debate, PO Votes There In Senate
The State Senate takes a ‘baby step’ with audio live-streaming, and its leader says he thinks the votes exist to move the Governor’s health care vision forward.
by - January 25, 2015 8:56 am
Made In America: New Report Examines Manufacturing Pay
Editor’s note: 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…
by - January 25, 2015 7:37 am
Capitol Notebook: Budget To Be Revealed, Tax Cut Debate Expected In House Committee
The third week of the Arkansas General Assembly starts Monday, with legislators expected to act on several issues including the Governor’s budget, tax cuts, the private option and the state’s…
by - January 24, 2015 9:11 am
Weekend Digest: The Political Game Show Edition
TV PREVIEW: WHAT’S NEXT IN THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE? On this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics: Gov. Asa Hutchinson delivers a major health care speech. What did he…
by - January 23, 2015 8:16 pm
Tyson Foods Helps Downtown Springdale Celebrate With $1 Million Gift
Tyson Foods in its 80th year as a company based in Springdale made a $1 million donation to the Downtown Springdale Alliance to help revitalize the city’s downtown. The money…
by - January 23, 2015 7:21 pm
Cook: Ethics Commission Ruling Exposes Legal Campaign Slush Funds
Today in dismissing a complaint against Attorney General Leslie Rutledge the Arkansas Ethics Commission may have exposed a massive loophole in our state’s campaign finance law. The complaint, filed by…
by - January 23, 2015 4:46 pm
NWA Leaders Reflect On Growth, Discuss 2015 Expansion Plans
Improving infrastructure and enhancing quality of life for the region’s growing population was the main theme discussed by city, county, regional and national leaders on Friday (Jan. 23) in Bentonville….
by - January 23, 2015 4:09 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council to Announce New Strategic Plan
The Northwest Arkansas Council on Jan. 27 will share details about a new strategic plan for the region.
by - January 23, 2015 3:41 pm
Tyson Foods helps downtown Springdale celebrate with $1 million gift
Tyson Foods in its 80th year as a company based in Springdale made a $1 million donation to the Downtown Springdale Alliance to help revitalize the city’s downtown. The money will…
by - January 23, 2015 1:20 pm
Tyson Boosts Downtown Springdale Renovation Effort with $1M Gift
Tyson Foods Inc. president and CEO Donnie Smith on Friday presented the Downtown Springdale Alliance with a $1 million check on behalf of the company and announced plans for a new office on Emma Avenue.
by - January 23, 2015 1:05 pm
NWA leaders reflect on growth, discuss 2015 expansion plans
Improving infrastructure and enhancing quality of life for the region’s growing population was the main theme discussed by city, county, regional and national leaders on Friday (Jan. 23) in Bentonville….
by - January 23, 2015 12:19 pm
HanesBrands moves work from Honduras to Clarksville, adds 120 jobs
The first big jobs announcement for Gov. Asa Hutchinson took place Friday (Jan. 23) in Clarksville. It is there that HanesBrands is adding 120 jobs as part of a $1.4…
by - January 23, 2015 12:15 pm
HanesBrands Expands Clarksville Facility, Adds 120 Workers
HanesBrands will expand its Clarksville manufacturing facility, adding 120 jobs and investing a new $1.4 million. The plant makes sheer hosiery and seamless bras, including products for Wal-Mart. The expansion…
by - January 23, 2015 8:44 am
“Kith, Kin, and Claims on Chicken Bristle Mountain,”
Civil War Ozarks Shiloh Museum outreach coordinator Susan Young will present "Kith, Kin, and Claims on Chicken Bristle Mountain," a program about the effects of the Civil War on a…
by - January 23, 2015 6:59 am
Energy In-depth: Little Rock To Become 3rd Energy Improvement District
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 - January 22, 2015 8:51 pm
Senate approves Hutchinson’s tax cut plan, bill moves to the House
A key part of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s tax-cutting legislative agenda moved from one end of the capitol to the other Thursday as plans for a House committee hearing are being…