by - March 10, 2015 6:40 am
Tech Startup Grainster Has The Tools Of The Trade
Tech startup Grainster puts it all online so grain dealers can buy, sell and negotiate over the Internet.
Top Story – NEA
by - March 8, 2015 9:07 am
The Long And Winding Career Of Richard Davies
Richard Davies is set to retire later this year after 42 years of helping to promote – and grow – the tourism industry in Arkansas. He describes his journey in his own words.
by - March 3, 2015 6:00 pm
Talk Business & Politics Magazine: A Focus On Tourism
The latest magazine edition of Talk Business & Politics is in mailboxes across the state and features a wealth of business and political news, interviews, features and analysis.
by - March 2, 2015 6:41 am
Craighead County, Jonesboro Sales Tax Revenues Spike
City and county tax collections rose by double-digits, according to February’s numbers. More good news could be on the way.
by - March 1, 2015 9:01 am
There’s More Than One Way to Race
Electronic gaming, Instant Racing and increased purses have helped Oaklawn Park to continue to gain momentum at a time when a number of other tracks across the country are suffering.
by - February 28, 2015 11:42 am
Congressional Recap: Late-night Homeland Security Vote Brings Drama
Congress returned this past week from a President’s Day recess to deal with several issues, including funding for the Department of Homeland Security and a veto from President Barack Obama on the Keystone XL pipeline.
by - February 25, 2015 3:49 pm
Judge Dismisses Nucor Lawsuit Against Big River Steel
A federal judge on Wednesday threw out a lawsuit brought by Nucor Steel against Big River Steel, the state’s first superproject.
by - February 24, 2015 3:56 pm
BHP Takes Fayetteville Shale Assets Off The Block; Future Still In Question
Australian mining giant BHP Billiton announced that it has been unable to find a viable suitor for its Fayetteville Shale operations, and is no longer seeking to sell its unconventional natural gas in play in Arkansas.
by - February 22, 2015 9:26 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson Discusses Criminal Justice Reforms
Gov. Asa Hutchinson rolls out his comprehensive plan for changes to the state’s criminal justice system. What all do they include?
by - February 20, 2015 12:37 pm
Sen. Cotton Hears About The ‘F’ Word From Tourism Officials
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined a tourism and travel roundtable on Friday and heard an earful about how federal overreach is impacting one of Arkansas’ fastest growing industries.
by - February 19, 2015 8:31 am
Wal-Mart Improves Comp Sales, Full Year Income Up 2.1% To $16.36 Billion
Bentonville-based Wal-Mart is heading in a positive direction a year into the CEO tenure of Doug McMillon.
by - February 18, 2015 11:46 am
Hutchinson Prison Expansion And Public Safety Plan To Cost $64 Million
Gov. Asa Hutchinson outlined a $64 million plan to reduce prison overcrowding, lower recidivism, and design longer-term solutions to public safety concerns. Where will the money come from and what’s the plan?
by - February 15, 2015 9:22 am
Charles Morgan On Life, Data, Entrepreneurship And Jeff Ubben
Charles Morgan, the longtime leader of database giant Acxiom, served as its iconic CEO for decades. His new memoir, “Matters of Life and Data,” is an adventure for business readers.
by - February 13, 2015 5:45 am
Valentine’s Day Sales Projected At New Record Of $18.9 Billion
American consumers are passionate folks when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. A national retail group expects spending for the holiday to rise 6% this year.
by - February 10, 2015 6:29 pm
Proposed Amendment To Select Supreme Court Justices Filed
Arkansas voters may decide next year on a plan to select – versus elect – the state’s Supreme Court justices, if a constitutional amendment proposal is referred to the voters by the legislature.
by - February 9, 2015 11:02 pm
State Chamber Planning Workforce Push
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce is preparing a major campaign to call attention to the state’s workforce needs and opportunities. Meanwhile, legislators are preparing to consider a package of workforce-related bills.
by - February 8, 2015 9:01 am
Poll: Hutchinson, Cotton Break 50% With Early Job Approval Ratings
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Sen. Tom Cotton are playing well with voters. How does Sen. Boozman, President Obama and the Arkansas Legislature fare?
by - February 6, 2015 7:33 pm
Congressional Recap: 2016 Campaign Already Here
The state’s congressional delegation dealt with everything this past week from terrorism to health care to veterans’ issues. Here’s what happened in the nation’s capitol.
by - February 5, 2015 4:19 pm
Private Option Bills Clear House Hurdles
A pair of bills involving the funding and operation of the state’s Private Option healthcare program are headed to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s desk for signature.
by - February 3, 2015 8:51 pm
Wal-Mart, Retail Sector Has Much To Gain By Opening Cuba
The easing of restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba could do much more than benefit Arkansas’ agricultural sector.