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A Year of Gratitude (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

I’m thankful for all of the changes in the year that was and the ones to come.

by Hunter Field - December 2, 2024, 12:00am

Staying Out of an Energy Crisis (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

November 25, 2024, 12:00am

Energy concerns are growing, and a diverse approach will keep us ahead of a shortfall.

For the Birds (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

November 18, 2024, 12:00am

Duck season starts this week, and many of us ought to look inward.

Trailer-Made for Arkansas (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

November 11, 2024, 12:00am

Another international company at the port looks like a fitting addition to Little Rock’s manufacturing community.

Too Far … Again (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The marijuana industry just can’t help itself from taking a step too far at the ballot. read more >

by Hunter Field - November 4, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Health Care / Insurance

Ex Post Facto Lawmaking (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Retroactively changing how a law is enforced may have been necessary, but I sure don’t like it. read more >

by Hunter Field - October 28, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Boomers to Zoomers (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

It’s easy to complain about the new generation of employees, but we’d be better off listening. read more >

by Hunter Field - October 21, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Health Care / Industry

Embrace Debate (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

It was nice to see Arkansas’ congressional candidates take the debate stage last week. read more >

by Hunter Field - October 14, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Industry / Legal

Supreme Proxy War (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Arkansas Business’ FOIA request has divided the state’s highest court. That wasn’t what we’re after. read more >

by Hunter Field - October 7, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Industry / Legal

An Ounce of Prevention (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Property fraud isn’t going away, but the business community can help keep it under control. read more >

by Hunter Field - September 23, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Industry / Legal

‘Praiseworthy Purposes’ (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Our efforts to shine a light on the judiciary’s disciplinary body has us entangled in a lawsuit. read more >

by Hunter Field - September 16, 2024, 12:00am

Health Care / Industry

A Dying Breed (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A retiring optometrist earned his rest, but I’m afraid clinics like his get fewer by the year. read more >

by Hunter Field - September 9, 2024, 12:00am

Government & Politics / Health Care / Industry

Justitia Omnibus (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Equal Justice. It is hard but necessary to separate personal feelings from the application of law. read more >

by Hunter Field - September 2, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Construction

A Researched Approach (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

We can think more deeply about the connections between higher learning and private industry. read more >

by Hunter Field - August 26, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Education / Government & Politics

Regnat Populus? (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Arkansas’ ballot initiative process is a mess, but striking the right balance isn’t easy. read more >

by Hunter Field - August 19, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Industry

A Fragile Future (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Tyson Foods has turned it around; I hope one of its heirs can do the same. read more >

by Hunter Field - August 12, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Energy / Health Care

It Starts at the Top (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Fostering a workplace culture that values mental health starts with a look inward. read more >

by Hunter Field - August 5, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Industry / Investments

What’s Past Is Prologue (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Recent news is a reminder that a subscription could save you a lot of time, money and heartache. read more >

by Hunter Field - July 29, 2024, 12:00am

Construction / Industry / Insurance

Here’s the Scoop (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A new Little Rock ice cream shop is just the kind of place a reenvisioned downtown needs. read more >

by Hunter Field - July 22, 2024, 12:00am

Construction / Government & Politics / Industry

A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

An influx of federal cash has propped up several industries; now eyes are on the Fed. read more >

by Hunter Field - July 15, 2024, 12:00am

Agriculture & Poultry / Government & Politics / Health Care

Loudest Voice in the Grow Room (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The silence has been deafening as the first dispensary license is stripped. read more >

by Hunter Field - July 8, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Industry

Forecasting for Effect (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

This isn’t a column about whether new tax policy decisions were wise; it’s about some frustration with how we got here. read more >

by Hunter Field - July 1, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Industry / Investments

Contradictory Conditions (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Although full of apparent contradictions, the economy is in a good spot midway through 2024. read more >

by Hunter Field - June 24, 2024, 12:00am

Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

River Valley Gamble (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

It’s time to issue the Pope County casino license and move on. read more >

by Hunter Field - June 17, 2024, 12:00am

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Editor’s Note

A Year of Gratitude (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Staying Out of an Energy Crisis (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

For the Birds (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Trailer-Made for Arkansas (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Too Far … Again (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Ex Post Facto Lawmaking (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Boomers to Zoomers (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Embrace Debate (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Supreme Proxy War (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

An Ounce of Prevention (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

‘Praiseworthy Purposes’ (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A Dying Breed (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Justitia Omnibus (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A Researched Approach (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Regnat Populus? (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A Fragile Future (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

It Starts at the Top (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

What’s Past Is Prologue (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Here’s the Scoop (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Loudest Voice in the Grow Room (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Forecasting for Effect (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Contradictory Conditions (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

River Valley Gamble (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

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