GOP Governor Candidate Jim Keet Targets Health Reform Bill 3/15/2010 2:42:36 PM - The Associated Press - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
A Republican candidate for governor in Arkansas says that if elected he would urge lawmakers to approve legislation refusing to pay for costs associated with a proposed national health care overhaul. [ Read Article ]
Gov. Mike Beebe Raises $313,000 for Re-election Bid 3/15/2010 12:30:52 PM - The Associated Press - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe's campaign says he's raised more than $1.3 million for his re-election bid and has more than $1.2 million in the bank. [ Read Article ]
FCC Unveiling Sweeping National Broadband Plan 3/15/2010 11:18:15 AM - The Associated Press - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
Communications regulators are unveiling a sweeping proposal to overhaul U.S. broadband policy. Their aim: to bring affordable, high-speed Internet connections to all Americans and make access much faster for people who already have broadband. [ Read Article ]
ArkansasSports360.com: UAPB Clinches Berth In NCAA Tournament 3/15/2010 11:00:56 AM - ArkansasSports360.com Staff - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
The UAPB Golden Lions earned their first NCAA berth beating Texas Southern 50-38 on Saturday in the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game. No other Division I men's program in Arkansas made it to the NCAA. Though they have to claim victory over Winthrop in the play-in game to meet Duke first, the Golden Lions are battle-tested. [ Read Article ]
University of Arkansas to Develop Sustainability Curriculum 3/15/2010 9:59:20 AM - Arkansas Business Staff - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
Provost Sharon Gaber has appointed a committee charged with the development of an undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate in sustainability. [ Read Article ]
1970s Senate Bids Echo in Lincoln-Halter (AP Analysis) 3/14/2010 6:43:41 AM - The Associated Press - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
An incumbent Arkansas senator with a powerful committee leadership position faces a strong challenge from an up-and-comer in a Democratic primary. The race draws national attention, along with money from labor unions and other groups flooding the state. [ Read Article ]
Centennial Bank Acquires Failed Florida Bank 3/12/2010 5:16:06 PM - Arkansas Business Staff - Arkansasbusiness.com Daily Report
Parent company Home BancShares Inc. had raised more than $100 million in capital just for such an opportunity. [ Read Article ]
