by - December 26, 2014 9:42 pm
Weekend Digest: The Hangover From The Holidays Edition
As the holidays and the year wind down, we explore some of the mystery questions of the season.
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by - December 23, 2014 11:10 pm
Health Beat: Affordable Care Act Poll Shows How Opinions Can Be Swayed
Editor’s note: Each Wednesday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Health Beat,” a round-up of health-related topics in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free…
by - December 23, 2014 6:02 pm
AG McDaniel sets appeal in motion on Arkansas’ same sex marriage ban
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday (Dec. 23) that he would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down Amendment 83, the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. U.S….
by - December 23, 2014 5:43 pm
NWA sales tax revenue soars in new report, up 17% in Springdale
Higher sales tax revenue is another sign of an improved economy across Northwest Arkansas as the year winds to a close. The region’s four largest cities reported cumulative revenue of…
by - December 23, 2014 5:35 pm
Arkansas personal income up in third quarter, U.S. GDP up 5%
A wide range of economic data has been released by the federal government in the days prior to the holiday break, with some figures showing a gain in Arkansas’ combined…
by - December 23, 2014 4:57 pm
Federal Funding Uncertainty Cancels Paving Of Last State Gravel Highway
Uncertainty over federal-aid highway funding is leading the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to withdraw three projects from a bid opening planned for Jan. 27. Those include paving a…
by - December 23, 2014 4:10 pm
AG McDaniel To File Appeal On Same-sex Marriage Ban Ruling
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday (Dec. 23) that he would appeal a federal judge’s ruling that struck down Amendment 83, the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. U.S….
by - December 23, 2014 2:23 pm
Retailers And Shippers Boost 2014 Holiday Hiring, Promotions
Retailers from Wal-Mart to Kohl’s and Target each ramped up their seasonal hirings ahead of an expanded promotional holiday throughout 2014. Shoppers armed with more cash from lower fuel costs…
by - December 23, 2014 1:40 pm
Gov.-elect Names Stacy Hurst To Heritage Department, Keeps Health Director
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson will appoint Stacy Hurst to be the new Director at the Department of Arkansas Heritage and Dr. Nate Smith will remain the Director and State Health Officer…
by - December 23, 2014 10:53 am
Frank Lloyd Wright House Being Reassembled In NW Arkansas After Move
From Jacqueline Froelich with our content partner KUAF FM 91.3 in Fayetteville: Almost a year ago, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville announced it had acquired a house…
by - December 23, 2014 10:20 am
Tom Ricciardone: It’s Tough Out There. Choose Carefully.
Editor’s note: Tom Ricciardone is a 20-year veteran strategic communications consultant for corporate, nonprofit and trade association clients. In 2012, he co-founded Bespoke Video Productions and Multi-Screen Media Strategy to…
by - December 23, 2014 10:09 am
Smiley bankruptcy saga should end in 2015 with debt discharge, trials
Cynthia Smiley, wife of former Arvest Banker, Dennis Smiley, and co-borrower on several million in loans from more than a dozen Arkansas banks will walk away owing nothing when her…
by - December 23, 2014 10:02 am
Tyson Foods names new commodity purchasing exec
Rex Holstein has been promoted to vice president, commodity purchasing at Tyson Foods. He is replacing Clark Irwin who will retire in mid-January, according to the meat giant. Holstein…
by - December 23, 2014 7:39 am
Campus Talk: Conway Corporation Pledges $3 Million Gift To UCA
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by - December 22, 2014 8:04 pm
Freight Industry Data Points To Stronger U.S. Economy
Two national freight reports suggest that 2014 may be one of the best years for shippers since the end of the Great Recession, and that tonnage is up and moving…
by - December 22, 2014 7:58 pm
Tourism Industry Revenue, Jobs Up In NW Arkansas And The State
The travel and tourism industry in Northwest Arkansas is set to finish 2014 on a high note, and Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax should set a new collections record.
by - December 22, 2014 7:52 pm
Walmart U.S. CEO Creates New Positions In Grocery
Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran told analysts in October that he planned to address meat quality issues and improve the fresh and private label offering at Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood…
by - December 22, 2014 7:17 pm
Auditor-Elect Andrea Lea Announces Staff Positions, Matayo Leaving SoS (UPDATED)
State Auditor-elect Andrea Lea, R-Arkansas, has promoted two long-time office employees and has hired a chief deputy officer to fill out three positions on her new staff. Lea, who was…
by - December 22, 2014 5:42 pm
Tusk to Tail 2014: The plan is to outshine all the debutantes in Houston
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays are nice, but for the football freaks of Tusk to Tail, it means bowl season. And for the first time…
by - December 22, 2014 4:48 pm
Hutchinson appoints Bassett, Games; will search nationwide for AEDC chief
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson will conduct a national search for the next Arkansas Economic Development Commission executive director and will ask for legislative authority allowing the independent foundation supporting AEDC to…