by - December 28, 2014 6:30 pm
Rutledge’s legal stand
It came as no surprise this week that the soon-to-be Attorney General of Arkansas, Leslie Rutledge, has not changed her mind or her campaign mantra. Her personal and legal steadfastness…
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by - December 28, 2014 12:15 am
Made In America: ‘Ambush Rule’ Has Employers Concerned
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 daily for…
by - December 27, 2014 6:44 pm
Arkansas Personal Income Up In Third Quarter, U.S. GDP Up 5%
A wide range of economic data was released prior to the holiday break, with some figures showing a gain in Arkansas’ combined personal income during the third quarter and a healthy increase in third quarter U.S. GDP.
by - December 26, 2014 10:49 pm
Rutledge Pleased Outgoing AG Appealing Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Outgoing Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Tuesday his intent to appeal a federal judge in Little Rock’s decision striking down Arkansas’s ban on same-sex marriage. McDaniel said he had…
by - December 26, 2014 10:46 pm
The Supply Side: Focus Continues On Reaching The Hispanic Consumer
Editor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is…
by - December 26, 2014 9:55 pm
Revised ADEQ Whirlpool pollution plan says Boys and Girls Club in plume
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality issued on Dec. 19 a revised plan for addressing pollution in and around Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant that says pollution has reached the Fort…
by - December 26, 2014 9:43 pm
Dale Nicholson, III: The Business of Bowl Games
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or one of them, anyway. Wall-to-wall college football bowl games for a full month. Dale Nicholson III highlights how much money is flowing from the bowl bonanza.
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.
by - December 24, 2014 7:10 am
THANK YOU to our Police, Fire, and First Responders!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. On the 27th Dec at 10 am at the corner of Rogers Ave. And Waldron Road we will gather to say THANK YOU to Police, Fire,…
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 5:51 pm
A ‘Merry’ note
The last four years of my life have been filled with such civic education, citizen interaction, addressing private and public sector needs, desires and wants, and have been filled with…
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 4:02 pm
Freeman joins Sparks Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery,
Lacey Freeman has joined Sparks Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, located at 600 Lexington Ave., in Fort Smith. Freeman earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Central Arkansas…
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…