Arkansas Business - Government & Politicshttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/industry.aspx?cID=8The latest business news stories in Government & Politics from Arkansas Business, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal and Today's Top Stories.Copyright 2009 Arkansas Business Limited Partnership. All rights reserved.Site Selection Web Site Not Just for Consultantshttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118704.54928.130832http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118704.54928.130832The Arkansas Site Selection Center is seeing many more users than just economic development site consultants.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTWelspun Cranks Up LR Operationshttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118709.54928.130837http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118709.54928.130837Little Rock's Welspun plant ramps up production heading toward first full year of operation in 2010.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTPopeye's Near The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sells For $1.15 Million (Real Deals)http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118710.54928.130838http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118710.54928.130838A look at important real estate transactions in Pulaski County.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTRichard T. Smith Pleads in Criminal Case, Prepares For Civil Case With IRShttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118715.54928.130843http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118715.54928.130843Richard T. Smith claims David Howell ponzi scheme cost him $8.5 million and he doesn't owe the tax man anything.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTThanks for the Reminder (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118718.54928.130846http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118718.54928.130846Those of us who are still drawing paychecks can be especially thankful this year. An awful lot of good people in almost every field are out of work these days.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTWe Need Immigration Reform (Guest Commentary)http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118720.54928.130848http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118720.54928.130848Leaders of Little Rock and Arkansas chambers of commerce argue for comprehensive, national immigration policy reform.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTDesign Group to Market UCA to Minority Studentshttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118723.54928.130851http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118723.54928.130851The Design Group stretches traditional marketing boundaries to reach under-served communitiesMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTChambers of Commerce Persevere in Downturnhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118726.54928.130854http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118726.54928.130854Arkansas' chambers of commerce say that companies' reluctance to invest during a recession has made their efforts to recruit industry and lean on governments all the more valuable.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTHeber Springs Hits Growth Spurt http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118730.54928.130858http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118730.54928.130858In the last two years, Heber Springs has been going through an extreme makeover.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTJonesboro Council Lowers Fund Reserve Requirementhttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118731.54928.130859http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=118731.54928.130859The Jonesboro City Council last week voted to reduce its fund reserve requirement amount from 30 percent to 15 percent, which will free up about $5.44 million.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST