by - June 11, 2013 11:14 pm
Arkansas Times associate editor David Ramsey says premium prices for health insurance plans offered in a forthcoming state exchange may be more important than the number of carrier participants. Ramsey,…
by - June 6, 2013 4:31 pm
Public and private energy officials are raising the profile of energy efficiency later this month as they kick of “Tighten Up” week on Monday, June 24. The week-long awareness campaign…
by - June 5, 2013 5:47 pm
Matt Hass, executive director for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, says his group may roll out its own version of a tort reform amendment based on new polling data.
by - June 2, 2013 10:48 pm
Grant Tennille, director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, said two recently announced expansions are a positive sign for the state’s manufacturing base. Arkansas economic development officials announced last week…
by - June 2, 2013 8:58 am
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D) says he knows he is the biggest target in Arkansas’ 2014 election cycle, but he’s already fighting back and has much to say on a variety of positions.
by - May 29, 2013 7:43 pm
Democratic Secretary of State candidate Susan Inman says her elections experience makes her a strong candidate for the office. Inman, who has directed Pulaski County elections and served as Director…
by - May 28, 2013 9:34 pm
New data from Nielsen Research highlight the challenges facing marketers in the age of DVRs and mobile video. Marketing expert Emily Reeves of Stone Ward says it is altering the way advertisers approach their messaging.
by - May 27, 2013 8:07 am
From government programs to major employers, such as Wal-Mart, one of the hottest employment groups today is our nation’s veterans.
by - May 22, 2013 9:21 pm
Look where you want for an indication of the small business environment in Arkansas and you can pretty much find any scenario. The ASBTDC’s Janet Roderick explains what her operations are experiencing.
by - May 21, 2013 2:00 pm
Members of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce are being asked to offer feedback on a potential tort reform ballot issue in 2014 and the group’s CEO says a decision…
by - May 14, 2013 8:05 pm
David Sterling says his conservative leanings and the absence of other candidates led to his decision to enter the 2014 Attorney General’s race. Appearing on the latest Talk Business Arkansas…
by - May 9, 2013 8:08 pm
Auditor of State Charlie Daniels sits down for an interview to discuss his time in office, life on the campaign trail, and advice for aspiring politicians.
by - May 4, 2013 9:26 am
Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the exception of tort reform. A ballot initiative may be in the works.
by - May 1, 2013 6:41 pm
On the heels of last week’s legislative session where state lawmakers approved the “private option” health insurance plan, Arkansas Medicaid leaders are already working to move the proposal forward. The…
by - April 30, 2013 9:51 pm
With the changeover from the Peabody Hotel to the Marriott Hotel, new general manager Bill Fontes, says his company’s $16.5 million renovation will bring big changes to the landmark central Arkansas hotel.
by - April 25, 2013 11:10 pm
House Minority Leader Rep. Greg Leding (D-Fayetteville) says a bipartisan session, key issue victories, and razor-thin margins give Democrats a good chance to take back the Arkansas House of Representatives.
by - April 24, 2013 8:51 pm
Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe), the incoming Senate President in the 2015 regular session, said that Republicans proved they could govern in the 89th General Assembly – the first time the GOP held control of both legislative chambers since Reconstruction.
by - March 15, 2013 8:03 am
Wilbur D. Mills knew he wanted to be a U.S. Congressman and on the powerful Ways and Means committee when he was a grade-school boy, says biographer Kay Goss.
by - March 13, 2013 1:00 pm
The Arkansas House Rules Committee ruled that a controversial bill requiring a photo ID to vote only needs a simple majority to pass the two chambers of the state legislature,…
by - March 12, 2013 4:28 pm
HB 2274 by Rep. Andy Mayberry (R-Hensley) would force the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University – two of the state’s Division 1 schools – to play at least a one-time regular season football game for a charitable cause.
