by - December 10, 2014 2:32 pm
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has scheduled its first stakeholders’ meeting a week before Christmas to discuss drafting new ozone and particulate matter rules that meet federal Clean…
by - December 10, 2014 2:23 pm
A provision of the spending bill making its way through Congress will help veterans from facing lapses in receiving their benefits, Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said Wednesday. Boozman, who is…
by - December 10, 2014 2:20 pm
The pre-kindergarten Arkansas Better Chance program will receive nearly $15 million a year over four years in federal dollars for programs in 10 counties, the state Department of Human Services’…
by - December 10, 2014 2:15 pm
Consumers’ attitude toward debt creation is reaching new post recession heights as Americans are expected to rack up more than $60 billion in new credit card debt by the end…
by - December 10, 2014 1:55 pm
Judith McKenna has been promoted to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., and Gisel Ruiz has been appointed executive vice president of Walmarts International People Division.
by - December 10, 2014 1:04 pm
The Northwest Arkansas jobless rate in October dipped below 4% for the first time since October 2008. The region’s rate also was the lowest metro rate in Arkansas, but declines…
by - December 10, 2014 12:59 pm
Nearly two weeks ago, Talk Business & Politics reported that Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said he would start a law firm in Little Rock, Jonesboro and Washington, D.C. Today,…
by - December 10, 2014 12:11 pm
Bentonville-based America's Car-Mart continues to break ground on more dealerships in underserved markets. The buy here, pay here used car dealer announced the opening of its 137th dealership on Wednesday…
by - December 10, 2014 11:53 am
In January, outgoing Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel will launch a new private law firm with two partners — senior assistant Scott Richardson and assistant attorney General Bart Calhoun. McDaniel,…
by - December 10, 2014 11:48 am
Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson rolled out details of his inauguration, which will fill up parts of two days and nights on January 12 and 13. Hutchinson named Dave and Sarah Wengel…
by - December 10, 2014 11:18 am
The age old question of what goes into a chicken McNugget at McDonald’s is answered by Tyson Foods in an effort to help the fast food giant with its ongoing…
by - December 10, 2014 11:09 am
Talk Business and Politics – a well-respected publication built by an even more respected Roby Brock – enjoys a reputation for factual reporting and elevated political commentary. I’m happy to…
by - December 10, 2014 8:35 am
A citywide, anti-discrimination ordinance that was recently passed by the Fayetteville City Council was repealed by voters Tuesday in a special election.
by - December 10, 2014 7:57 am
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 9, 2014 11:18 pm
In a special election that was watched outside the city and state, Fayetteville voters repealed an ordinance approved earlier in 2014 by the city council designed to make it illegal…
by - December 9, 2014 10:03 pm
In a special election that was watched outside the city and state, Fayetteville voters repealed an ordinance approved earlier in 2014 by the city council designed to make it illegal…
by - December 9, 2014 9:02 pm
Shane Broadway, director of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, is among seven applicants for a government affairs VP position with the Arkansas State University System. Broadway has been asked…
by - December 9, 2014 8:51 pm
Holoma Inc., a product development consultant group in Miami, has partnered exclusively with Wal-Mart Stores on a new interactive photo service dubbed U4D-iT for this holiday season. U4D-iT.com uses advanced…
by - December 9, 2014 8:12 pm
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is now offering a new online learning program for students pursuing a GED. The college’s Adult Education Program has a history of providing flexible class schedules…
by - December 9, 2014 6:06 pm
Exactly one month from today, horse racing season officially opens at Oaklawn, the earliest it’s ever been. Attending horse races at Oaklawn is an Arkansas tradition. Along with the fun…
