Tag: Government & Politics

Fayetteville Businesses Applying For Licenses

New program should result in sharper snapshot.

Bankruptcy Beat

: Ex-Cave Springs mayor filed for bankruptcy June 16.

Federal Program to Benefit River Valley

THE project will restore two highly degraded bottomland hardwood forests totaling 1,412 acres within the Arkansas River Valley.

State’s Per Capita Income Improves (Greg Kaza Commentary)

An overlooked economic story is Arkansas’ increase in per capita personal income to 82 percent of the U.S. average.

Did TARP Miss Mark? Arkansas Banks Belie Program’s Bad Rap

Leaders say they aren’t second-guessing their decision to accept money under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

EPA Funds Designed to Improve Health of Water

The $343,200 will allow Arkansas to take part in a National Ecoregion Monitoring Program.

The Competition for Africa (Opinion)

China and the U.S. have eyes on the same prize.

Arkansas and Medicaid (Opinion)

Gov. Mike Beebe deserves credit for trying to avoid the financial abyss just down the health-care road.

Power List Dotted with Northwest Arkansas Names

Lots of locals were included on statewide assessment of movers and shakers.

State Has Tools to Attract Development

Several Incentives Available to Companies Willing to Relocate

Assistance Program Provides Safe Haven for Legal Community

JLAP provides mental health and substance abuse services to the state’s judges and lawyers, and their family members.

Fayetteville Firm Lands Federal Money

Space Photonics could get add-on of $1 million.

January Retail Sales Climb 0.3 Percent

Bad weather didn’t deter shoppers in January, according to reports.

The Gas Play (Commentary)

Nelson’s obsession with increasing the severance tax remains fascinating.

Federal Ruling Could Stop Academic Bonuses (Commentary)

New ruling is sure to be scrutinized.

Signature Posts $15.7M in Losses

Head: More than half of losses are due to a goodwill impairment.

SFC Fluidics Awarded More Money for ePump

Grants is on top of $600,000 in previous ones.

Get the FAQ on PPACA

Even though some provisions of the federal health care reform law have already gone into effect, there remains much confusion and many questions about its ultimate impact on employers and employees.

Legislators and the Law

It was recently a bad week for a couple of Arkansas legislators. It was a better week for the rule of law.

EquityNet Takes the Adventure Out of Capital Ventures Domain

Fayetteville-based company is hoping to empower a new culture.

USDA awards funding for 21 solar projects, more in Arkansas

PRSA names 2025 board of directors and officers

BSR REIT acquires Texas apartment property for $61 million

Prioritizing entrepreneurship in the new year