by - January 9, 2017 12:00 am
Headlining the session: marijuana, tax cuts and something else
As of Jan. 2, more than 100 bills had been prefiled by the state legislature ahead of the session that begins Jan. 9.
Tag: Government & Politics
by - December 21, 2016 3:03 pm
NWA sales tax revenue totals $62.34 million in 2016, growth slows to 4.39% from 2015
Despite a growing Northwest Arkansas economy this year, sales tax revenue growth slowed across the regions four largest cities.
by - December 19, 2016 4:50 pm
Springdale businessman Philip Taldo appointed to Arkansas Highway Commission
Real estate agent Philip Taldo of Springdale will join the Arkansas Highway Commission in January. Taldo, broker and co-owner of Griffin Realtors Commercial Division and Weichert Griffin Realtors, will serve a 10-year term.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
As FDIC bank failures ebb, Arkansas banks search for other growth opportunities
The first in a series of stories based on FDIC data analysis of Arkansas-based banks.
by - December 19, 2016 12:00 am
VA building 20-bed rehabilitation center
The $9.9 million Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks project is expected to be completed in the summer or fall 2017.
by - December 6, 2016 7:56 am
Fayetteville civic, business officials seek to become Startup City of the South
Fayetteville wants to be known as the Startup City of the South, and a multipronged plan is in motion for it to build on its strengths and validate the reputation, with the help of Startup Junkie Consulting. Its part of the citys five-year economic development plan.
by - November 23, 2016 1:04 pm
Arkansas bankers, namesake of Dodd-Frank agree it shouldve been more lenient on smaller banks
Dodd-Frank was signed into law in July 2010 and was designed to be a response to the near financial meltdown of 2008 in which several large banks failed.
by - November 21, 2016 12:00 am
Some Arkansas stocks see huge gains after Trump win
Overall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is looking to breach the 19,000-point level, rising 590.64 points, or 3.2%, since Trump won the race to the White House.
by - October 6, 2016 3:00 pm
Legislators visit NTI in Springdale, shine spotlight on manufacturing
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, and U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, were among those who attended the Manufacturing Day 2016 event at Northwest Technical Institute on Thursday (Oct. 6).
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
Tax Law Changes Stymied by November Election
Rogers attorney Cal Rose says the election season has made for a volatile and uncertain time in his industry.
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
Hotel Tax Revenue Continues To Climb
The revenue rose across Northwest Arkansas in 2015, and the cities are on track to see that trend continue.
by - September 26, 2016 12:00 am
Walmart Awarded Patent for Augmented Reality Shopping List
Like Pokmon Go, a recent AR success, the technology would integrate the digital and physical environments.
by - September 23, 2016 4:31 pm
Gov. Hutchinson Brings SSEB Meeting to Rogers
Governor Asa Hutchinson, as chairman of the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB), will deliver the keynote address at organizations annual meeting Monday in Rogers.
by - August 25, 2016 10:43 am
June Receipts Slightly Up Throughout State
Cities and counties across the state see minimal increase in sales tax receipts for June.
by - August 12, 2016 1:48 pm
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in Arkansas
The grant will support trade, innovation and disaster resiliency.
by - August 10, 2016 9:46 am
Tom Terminella Plans Run For Mayor of Fayetteville
Fayetteville developer and real estate broker Tom Terminella said Wednesday he plans to oppose Lioneld Jordan in his bid for a third four-year term in office.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
Property Rezone Decision Postponed in Highfill
The Planning Commission wants to take a closer look at a 1,500-acre property just west of XNA before deciding whether to rezone to industrial.
by - August 1, 2016 12:00 am
May Receipts Rise Throughout State
Sales tax receipts rose statewide more than 5 percent to $103 million.
by - July 20, 2016 10:14 am
Report Relays Top Priorities For Attracting, Retaining Talent to State
Among the highlights of the Under 40 Forum report are recommendations for businesses and government to do more to embrace diversity; expansion of the states pre-K opportunities; and commitment to increasing broadband access across the state.
by - July 14, 2016 9:03 am
DHS Sues Physicians Specialty Hospital for $1.75 Million
Arkansas Department of Human Services is suing Physicians Specialty Hospital for almost $1.75 million, claiming the Fayetteville hospital hasnt been paying its Medicaid assessments. Fayetteville lawyer John Everett, the hospitals attorney, says the law is unfair, requiring it to pay more than it receives in Medicaid reimbursements.