Tag: Government & Politics

Crossing The Line: Sex Suits Are A Lose-Lose Affair

Win or lose, sexual harassment lawsuits are costly in many ways to companies.

Hendren Had Tarp Bill Right (Editorial)

Former state Rep. Kim Hendren, R-Gravette, should be commended for his hardline stance on the truck tarp issue (Arkansas Act 1706).

Cities Must Decide Which Bridges Need Immediate Attention

Interstate bridges such as the one felled by a barge on Interstate 40 in Webbers Falls, Okla., can cost well into the millions to repair. But some Northwest Arkansas bridges are in dire need of five- and six-digit repairs, too.

Rome Architecture Experience Will Continue Thanks to Walton Donation

Sixteen UA students spent their spring semester studying architecture and humanities while living in Rome, Italy.

Bothwell Aids Battle Against Banking Terror

The president of Arkansas National Bank?s online division, has been appointed to a national commission that?s studying information security needs for the financial industry.

Strong Candidate Refuses to Cancel Meeting

Beck Campbell, a Springdale mayoral candidate, remembered something her campaign manager had told her and refused to cancel a ?Meet-the-Candidate? coffee gathering.

Architecture of the Ozarks

From Old Main to the Bentonville square, Northwest Arkansas?s architecture is about as diverse as its residents.

Movable Fixtures Allow Real Estate Tax Flexibility

Mike Moser, with Beall Barclay & Co. PLC of Rogers and Fort Smith, said installing movable fixtures rather than permanent ones in commercial buildings can greatly accelerate the recovery of their costs.

Primaries Hold No Surprises (Commentary)

Analyzing results of the May 21 primary elections is fairly simple because surprises were few.

Here Come da Judges

For the first time in its 166-history, the Arkansas Supreme Court will convene outside its stately home in Little Rock.

Mischievous Meters May Lie

We thought somebody must have changed the parking meter law while we weren?t looking.

Fifth Amendment Needs Clarification

Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams explains that cities must regulate development and prepare for future growth. Developers understand, but they argue they should be justly compensated.

Developers: Ease up on Easements

Developers claim cities are taking property without compensation.

Class-action Reform a Must (Editorial)

Class-action litigation as it exists is a joke for which the American public is the butt.

Mental Health System Inadequate for Patients

Arkansas? mentally ill are trapped in a vicious cycle of federal regulations, legal requirements and limited resources.

Most ATRS Real Estate Returning Less Than 8%

Fewer than half of the real estate holdings of Arkansas Teacher Retirement System are meeting or exceeding the pension fund?s annual return on investment goal of 8 percent.

UA Officials Sensitive About Race Issues on Campus

It seems like the University of Arkansas has been doing some serious contortions lately in the name of ethnic diversity.

Banker is Pals with Donald Powell

Rob Brothers, CEO of Arvest Bank-Rogers, is practically on a first-name basis with President Bush appointee Donald Powell, the new chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Freedom Financial Goes Bust

Southern Mortgage takes over operation of Freedom Financial arm in Fort Smith.

Transit Leaders Plan Bus System

Trio piecemeals budget to upgrade Fayetteville public transportation.

Dr. Robin Myers named interim president for Arkansas State University System

Executive Summary: Parker focused on securing ‘greatness’ for others, region

Resolution could give Fort Smith full operational control of Parrot Island Waterpark

Sen. Boozman sees bipartisan effort forthcoming on health care