by - August 24, 2015 4:40 pm
Stock Market Declines May Not Be A ‘Complete Negative’ For U.S. Consumers
How have the tumbles of the financial markets impacted Arkansas stocks and what could happen next? Economists and analysts weigh in.
Top Story – NEA
by - August 23, 2015 8:09 am
Gov. Hutchinson Outlines Goals For Health Reform, Restore Hope Summit
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said flexibility is key in order for the state to sustain health care support for 220,000 Arkansans currently on the Private Option.
by - August 21, 2015 5:10 pm
Sen. Cotton Describes Iran Nuclear Self-inspection Provision As ‘Blair Witch’ Process
Warnings of a nuclear Iran was front-and-center in Sen. Tom Cotton’s remarks to the NEA Political Animals club meeting Friday.
by - August 20, 2015 9:20 pm
Paint The Town Red Events Scheduled For ASU Football
Officials with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce are hoping that people have a “Howl” of a time next month as Arkansas State University hosts its first home football game against SEC power Missouri.
by - August 20, 2015 10:26 am
AEDC’s Mike Preston Says 3 Dates For Announcement Of Camden Superproject
Within the next month, Arkansas economic officials may declare an end of the week announcement as either Good Friday or Black Friday. AEDC chief Mike Preston says the state has been given 3 dates to watch for a superproject decision.
by - August 19, 2015 8:43 pm
Consultants Compare Private Option To Other States
Arkansas, the state that first expanded the Medicaid population without expanding traditional Medicaid, can learn from states that have created their own versions of the private option, legislators were told in a mid-week meeting.
by - August 18, 2015 3:02 pm
Big River Steel CEO John Correnti Dies (UPDATED)
The CEO of the state’s first superproject, Big River Steel CEO John Correnti, passed away on an out-of-state business trip.
by - August 15, 2015 6:16 am
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home And Dyess Colony Attracts Thousands Worldwide
It has been one year since the official opening of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and the Dyess Colony, and officials say much more is in the works to build on the momentum.
by - August 13, 2015 6:33 am
Home Sales In Arkansas’ Large Markets Up Nearly 7% In First Half Of 2015
Thanks to a robust June – particularly in Northwest Arkansas – home sales across Arkansas are trending higher in 2015 versus a year ago.
by - August 11, 2015 8:31 pm
Arkansas, U.S. Pump Prices To Ratchet Downward In Fourth Quarter
Arkansas and U.S. motorists will likely see pump prices continue to move lower for the rest of the year, and may well see local gas prices ratchet down near the two dollar level ahead of the holiday season, according to the latest energy forecasts.
by - August 10, 2015 6:18 am
Money Talk: SEC Adopts Rule For Pay Ratio Of CEO vs. Average Employee
This week’s financial roundup looks at SEC rules for CEO pay, rising bank fraud losses, and the St. Louis Fed chief’s deep thoughts on the long-term ‘zero’ interest policy and its impact on the global economy.
by - August 6, 2015 5:08 pm
Q&A With Workforce Services Director Daryl Bassett: ‘Finding People For Jobs’
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Daryl Bassett says the state has the workforce to compete for any job, but he claims more coordination and collaboration among public and private groups is needed.
by - August 6, 2015 2:36 pm
Rep. Eddie Armstrong: Voting Rights Act Of 1965 Crucial
State Rep. Eddie Armstrong, D-North Little Rock, said Thursday that the signing of a bill 50 years ago helped pave the way for lawmakers like him.
by - August 5, 2015 4:20 pm
Debate Laughter Can Improve Politicians’ Standing, UA Researcher Finds
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. It also helps politicians stand out in debate settings and on the campaign trail.
by - August 4, 2015 11:07 pm
Utilities Take Watchful Approach On President’s ‘Clean Power Plan’
A day after President Obama unveiled the centerpiece of his climate change proposal, representatives from Entergy Arkansas and Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. are taking a wait-and-see approach before responding publicly to how they will deal with the historic environmental mandate.
by - August 2, 2015 7:20 am
Inside The Arkansas Legislature With Bill ‘Scoop’ Lancaster
Former Arkansas State Senate Chief of Staff Bill “Scoop” Lancaster has a new book out full of inside stories regarding his time in state politics. It is titled “Inside the Arkansas Legislature” and long-time politicos are bound to enjoy.
by - July 31, 2015 9:41 am
ASU Coach Anderson Speaks To Jonesboro Chamber
College football season is just around the corner and Arkansas State University football coach Blake Anderson said he believes his team will score a lot of touchdowns this year. Chamber officials are hoping for the same.
by - July 29, 2015 5:43 pm
20% GDP Health Care Projection Leads To More Questions
Health care spending is projected to increase as a percentage of the U.S. gross domestic product from 17.4% in 2013 to 19.6% in 2024. The projection could lead to as many questions as it does answers.
by - July 28, 2015 5:53 pm
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin: Change, Rename Common Core
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin said Tuesday he will recommend that the Common Core be made more rigorous and be renamed.
by - July 26, 2015 8:20 am
Apptegy Revolutionizes Content Distribution For School Districts
When Jeston George sold his direct marketing company two years ago, he was searching to start a new business that did more than just make money. He found it.