by - January 25, 2015 12:20 pm
A good man
The City Wire recently asked me to write something about the person who is the new Arkansas governor – my old boss, Asa Hutchinson. I was asked to write about him…
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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…
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 1:28 pm
Dr. Pollock joins Sparks Internal Medicine
Dr. Solangel Pollock has joined Dr. Trevor Hodge at Sparks Fort Smith Internal Medicine located at 708 Lexington. Both physicians are accepting new patients. The clinic offers general medical care…
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 7:34 pm
Perrin Gives State Of The City Talk At NEA Political Animals
The city of Jonesboro was busy in 2014, seeing growth in both economics and activity, the city’s mayor said Friday. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin spoke to the NEA Political Animals…
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 6:09 pm
Dollar General to open new store in Fort Smith
Dollar General will hold the grand opening of a new store at 1701 Grand Ave. in Fort Smith on Saturday, Jan. 31, beginning at 8 a.m. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.,-based retailer…
by - January 23, 2015 5:46 pm
Drop in and Draw!
Every Thursday from 12 – 4 drop by the museum for a chance to hone your skills. RAM provides a live model and studio space FREE for artists. Bring your own materials,…
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 3:10 pm
Employee Regulation Issue Update Conference
NAIFA-Western Arkansas Employee Regulation Issue Update Conference February 18, 2015 from 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM Blue Lion, 101 N. 2nd Street, Fort Smith, AR Conference Fees: NAIFA-WA Members –…
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.