by - March 20, 2025 4:16 pm
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, is the chairman of the powerful Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee of the House Appropriations panel. In that role, Womack will have tremendous…
by - March 9, 2025 6:36 pm
Sen. Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, expects a bill that centers on power generation to move through the Senate soon. He also predicts success moving forward with funding for an $825…
by - March 9, 2025 5:47 pm
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, said he heard good things for Arkansas in the president’s address to the nation last week, and he’s hopeful that federal layoffs and tariffs…
by - February 23, 2025 7:26 pm
David Howald, Flywheel Energy’s chief operating officer, said that controlling costs, new technology, and industry economics are at the heart of his company investing heavily in the Fayetteville Shale Play….
by - February 16, 2025 9:55 am
Federal energy policy is shifting with a new presidential administration and with the Arkansas legislature in session, state energy legislation is also poised to reshape the landscape. President Donald Trump…
by - February 16, 2025 8:06 am
Marshall Saviers, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield | Sage Partners, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the state, says the Northwest Arkansas market is in a pretty…
by - February 9, 2025 10:12 am
Like nearly every other hospital CEO, funding challenges, policy changes at the state and federal level, and the never-ending struggle to contain rising costs and improve access are on Baptist…
by - February 2, 2025 3:14 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, is the new chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, an influential panel that oversees the nation’s banking and securities sectors. Hill outlined his…
by - February 2, 2025 2:24 pm
Frank Cuervo, UA Little Rock’s director of athletics, has spent nearly three decades in the business of intercollegiate competition, and he says there has never been a dull moment. “It’s…
by - January 26, 2025 9:51 am
Jobs are growing, unemployment is low, gross domestic product is strong, and consumer spending is healthy. Arkansas’ economy is booming, right? Yes and no. That’s according to University of Arkansas…
by - January 19, 2025 6:00 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders has kicked off her 2026 re-election campaign in January, rolling out her first TV commercial, raising more than $1 million, and announcing her campaign staff. In recent…
by - January 13, 2025 4:58 pm
Farm real estate investment company AcreTrader is one of Arkansas’ best modern-day startup success stories, but founder and CEO Carter Malloy says the Fayetteville-based company’s newest iteration, Acres.com, has already…
by - January 12, 2025 6:10 pm
Arkansas’ all-GOP Congressional delegation will wield a lot of influence in the 119th Congress. Arkansas’ two U.S. Senators will chair influential standing committees, while two of the state’s four Congressmen…
by - December 15, 2024 6:18 pm
With a half-century of accomplishments under its belt, the Winthrop Rockfeller Foundation has big plans to expand its reach on its 50th anniversary. Founded after the death of its namesake,…
by - December 8, 2024 10:39 am
State Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, anticipates a busy and active calendar of major legislative activity in the upcoming 95th Arkansas General Assembly. Hester will return as leader of…
by - October 22, 2024 7:02 am
Arkansas Global Connect, which provides U.S. businesses with reliable seasonal labor, announced Tuesday (Oct. 22) it has received Clearview certification for demonstrating ethical labor practices. This represents a significant milestone…
by - September 29, 2024 7:08 am
Award-winning author and journalist Sam Quinones will offer an in-depth look at the world of substance use and its disruptive effects on the U.S. in a presentation hosted by the…
by - September 22, 2024 10:40 am
University of Central Arkansas President Dr. Houston Davis has helped guide the Conway-based university to some solid enrollment gains over the last four years. Earlier this fall, UCA welcomed one…
by - September 15, 2024 8:42 am
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll shows that three issues that may appear on the November ballot have chances of passage ranging from certain to possible. The new…
by - September 15, 2024 8:41 am
President Joe Biden’s job approval rating is relatively unchanged from a previous reading, while Gov. Sarah Sanders has support for her job performance from 50% of Arkansas voters, according to…
