by - November 2, 2015 9:20 am
The CNBC debate trainwreck
Without question, last Wednesday’s CNBC Republican debate was one of the most poorly executed “debates” in televised history. While we can attribute some of this to a still-crowded stage full…
Regions
by - November 2, 2015 8:47 am
Candidate filing begins in Arkansas for the new early primary, 2016 election cycle
The next chapter of the 2016 campaign begins Monday (Nov. 2) as candidates turn in paperwork, pay filing fees and get ready for a 12-month marathon campaign. The one-week filing…
by - November 1, 2015 11:50 pm
Tusk to Tail: Sometimes football is about finding your happy place. And blobs of booze.
story by David Rice Editor’s note: Welcome to the fourth season of Tusk to Tail – the sport of tailgating as organized, performed and perfected by a group of Hog…
by - November 1, 2015 10:56 pm
The difference between plans and planning
guest commentary by David Potts Editor’s note: David Potts is a certified public accountant with more than 33 years experience. Although every effort is made to provide you accurate and…
by - November 1, 2015 10:34 pm
Enacting the frontier
guest commentary by Daniel Maher Editor’s note: This commentary is part of a collaboration between the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and Talk Business & Politics to deliver an…
by - November 1, 2015 7:06 pm
Drug-free advocates provide update on local drug abuse problem
Marijuana and readily available prescription drugs are the two most prevalent illicit substances among Northwest Arkansas middle schools and high schools this year, according to local school resource officers. “If…
by - November 1, 2015 9:54 am
Gillam And Dismang: Highway Funding Solution Must Be ‘Revenue Neutral’
Legislative leaders see broadband expansion as crucial for education and economic development, predict a revenue-neutral solution to highway funding, and say reforms to health care – not a name change – will drive the direction of that debate.
by - November 1, 2015 9:54 am
John Brummett: Presidential Debates, New House Speaker And State Ethics
Talk Business & Politics contributor and Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett was a guest on this week’s TV program. The veteran political observer discussed his takeaways from the most recent developments…
by - November 1, 2015 7:51 am
Made In America: Oil Giants Chevron, ExxonMobil Slash 2016 Capital Budgets; Cut Oilfield Jobs
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, Talk Business & Politics provides “Made In America,” a round-up of manufacturing news in our email newsletter, which you can sign up to receive daily for free here. OIL GIANTS…
by - October 31, 2015 10:29 am
Arkansas Gas Utilities File Winter Rate Costs, Customers To See Winter Bills Fall By 20%
Customers of Arkansas’ three natural gas utilities will see winter bills that are more than 20% lower than last year as natural gas futures have fallen well below $2.40 per…
by - October 31, 2015 7:08 am
Weekend Digest: The Back To The Future Edition
TV PREVIEW: DISMANG, GILLAM & BRUMMETT On this week’s TV edition of Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock, which now airs at our new time – Sunday at 9:30…
by - October 30, 2015 10:18 pm
Northwest Arkansas Council, Emerging Leaders discuss regional growth, issues
Three themes were prominent in a discussion at Friday’s (Oct. 30) Northwest Arkansas Emerging Leaders meeting with Mike Malone, president and CEO of Northwest Arkansas Council: transit, entertainment, and making…
by - October 30, 2015 10:08 pm
Startup Junkie announces 14 startups in Ozarks initiative effort
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting has narrowed the field of applicants to take part in its first ScaleUp Ozarks initiative expected to kickoff Nov. 11. There are 14 startups in this…
by - October 30, 2015 10:08 pm
Startup Junkie announces 14 startups in Ozarks initiative effort
Fayetteville-based Startup Junkie Consulting has narrowed the field of applicants to take part in its first ScaleUp Ozarks initiative expected to kickoff Nov. 11. There are 14 startups in this…
by - October 30, 2015 8:25 pm
Talk Business & Politics, The City Wire unveil new website
Existing websites for Talk Business & Politics and The City Wire have been replaced by this new website designed to provide readers convenient access to the business and political news…
by - October 30, 2015 2:59 pm
Baptist Health, Innovation Hub Form ‘HubX-Life Sciences’ to Fund Startups
A joint effort by Baptist Health and the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub has been formed to accelerate the development of up to 10 health care-related startup companies. The two entities…
by - October 30, 2015 1:51 pm
Congressional Digest: Big Votes, Debate on Budget, Speaker and Energy
The state’s congressional delegation this week faced a series of issues from debating a two-year budget agreement approved this week as well as House members picking a new Speaker of…
by - October 30, 2015 1:35 pm
Three Candidates Chosen for ASU-Beebe Chancellor Interviews
Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles Welch announced Friday (Oct. 30) that three candidates have been invited to the ASU-Beebe campus to interview for the position of chancellor. The…
by - October 30, 2015 10:18 am
Haag Brown Announces Springdale Starbucks Development
A retail development including Starbucks and Arkansas Dentistry and Braces has been announced for the site of the former Joes Italian Grill on West Sunset Avenue.
by - October 30, 2015 8:35 am
Sens. Boozman, Cotton Buck Tide, Vote Against Budget Bill (Updated)
Editor’s note: Story updated with statement from U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators voted against a bipartisan budget agreement that passed the Senate early Friday morning (Oct….