by - October 6, 2015 9:02 pm
Fresh off the return of an Arkansas delegation to Cuba, Cong. Rick Crawford filed a bill that would seek to modify the prohibition on U.S. assistance and financing for certain exports to the communist island country.
by - October 5, 2015 3:31 pm
The CEO of data analytics software giant SAS told a roomful of state business leaders that S.T.E.M. education and innovation were keys to unlocking Arkansas’ economic future.
by - October 4, 2015 8:30 am
Fresh from returning from a Cuban trade mission with Gov. Asa Hutchinson and a state delegation, Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward shared his thoughts on the trip.
by - October 3, 2015 7:44 am
Talk Business & Politics with Roby Brock moves back a half-hour to 9:30 a.m. on KATV Ch. 7 starting this Sunday. Read our TV preview and a round-up of interesting news in this week’s digest.
by - October 2, 2015 9:56 am
After months of speculation, Wal-Mart Stores CEO Doug McMillon on Friday announced 450 corporate job cuts at the home office in Bentonville.
by - October 1, 2015 8:00 am
The owners of Talk Business & Politics and The City Wire have agreed to merge their two media companies into a new entity that will become a statewide platform providing reporting and analysis on business and political news.
by - September 30, 2015 8:01 am
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach shares his insight on the trade mission trip he is currently on to open agricultural markets for Arkansas farmers.
by - September 29, 2015 9:45 pm
Coverage so far has ended for 60,348 Arkansans served by the private option and traditional Medicaid, but of those, 11,292 had their coverage reinstated after it was determined they were eligible. What’s next?
by - September 29, 2015 6:13 am
The Pentagon released a comprehensive report showing Arkansas ranked near the bottom out of all 50 states in national defense spending in fiscal 2014, but it wouldn’t take much to move the needle.
by - September 25, 2015 5:17 am
Ryan Herget and his Chef Shuttle company take pride in delivering a personal touch along with a meal from a favorite restaurant, but he’s got something bigger in mind.
by - September 24, 2015 5:01 am
Rumored corporate layoffs at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club offices in Bentonville persist, with sources saying the retail giant could begin handing out pink slips as early as this Friday.
by - September 21, 2015 7:56 pm
On Tuesday, the Governor’s mansion will be packed with a bipartisan group of political animals and political pundits. Details here.
by - September 20, 2015 8:07 am
Highway funding has been more than a speed bump for policymakers to find a way to increase revenue while gas tax collections sputter and inflation keeps raising the price of construction. One lawmaker is proposing a package of ideas to meet short-term needs.
by - September 18, 2015 5:45 am
The Fab Four from Liverpool – who made a trip through Northeast Arkansas more than 50 years ago – were big fans of the music from the region. The author of a new book on The Beatles will be in Arkansas to share his insider knowledge.
by - September 16, 2015 9:51 pm
The consultants who are preparing a report that will guide Arkansas’ health reform efforts have promised both universal and original ideas as they near an expected Oct. 1 completion date.
by - September 16, 2015 8:46 am
Officials with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced that it has welcomed more than two million visitors since opening in November 2011.
by - September 15, 2015 2:57 pm
Intelligence analysis, security operations and system design are all part of Red Five Security firm – a worldwide enterprise with deep Arkansas roots.
by - September 15, 2015 4:20 am
It’s been nearly three months since retail giant Wal-Mart Stores began sending out modified supplier contracts. Those suppliers are still grappling with the requested changes.
by - September 13, 2015 8:23 am
President Obama’s legislative victory last week to advance his U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement is far from over, according to Sen. Tom Cotton, who says new benchmarks and an upcoming Presidential election could still undo the deal.
by - September 10, 2015 5:32 pm
After a late summer hiatus, Talk Business & Politics restarts its pure-business and pure-political podcasts for fans. What are the hot topics this week?
