Government & Politics
Federal Lawmakers Target Rising Cargo Theft Across Supply Chain
Cargo theft is on the rise and the statistics have encouraged national lawmakers to step in.
by Marty Cook -
The farewell to the penny may be saving money at the U.S. Mint, but consumers and retailers will face challenges in order to adjust to the change.
The dispute hinges on a legal interpretation of Arkansas law, with a key hearing set for Jan. 20.
Has any recent year reshaped Arkansas’ business and policy landscape this dramatically?
Brookshire Targets New Cities for Sunday Alcohol Sales
What started as a movement in El Dorado has now moved to several other Arkansas cities with Brookshire leading the charge for Sunday alcohol sales. read more >
Happy Holidays. Now Dim the Lights
With the number of different utility projects lined up in the next few years, 2026 will mark an increase in energy bills for many. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Pandora’s Box (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The Arkansas Supreme Court may have unleashed mayhem with their recent ruling on citizen-initiated constitutional amendments read more >
by Hunter Field -
Arkansas Cities See Mixed Results in Local Sales Tax Elections
Arkansas residents typically back local taxes for pressing city needs. As for quality-of-life projects, economic concerns and priorities often determine their fate. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Arkansas Tourism Tax Revenue Slips After Record 2024
Restaurants, new business openings and steady business travel are cushioning softer hotel demand. Local leaders see uneven but encouraging signs, as well as major events ahead that could reshape the outlook. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Pulaski Judge Refers Judicial Candidate Luther Sutter to Prosecutors
An election battle for a circuit judge position has made it to the courts for one candidate. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Key Issues and 2026 Priorities with Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Jimmy Harris
He steps into the role as property insurance rates climb and severe weather reshapes the market. read more >
El Dorado Ballot Committee Launches Push for Sunday Alcohol Sales
Brookshire Grocery Co. has thrown its hat into El Dorado politics by forming a committee dedicated to Sunday alcohol sales. read more >
$500M Highway 112 Expansion Begins in Northwest Arkansas
Once the project is completed, the highway is expected to be able to handle more than 30,000 vehicles daily. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Federal Reserve Updates Supervision Guidance
The move is welcomed by Arkansas bankers but called vague by experts seeking clarity on implementation. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Entergy Arkansas Pushes $1.6B Jefferson Power Station to Boost Jobs and Energy
The 754-megawatt gas-burning plant could be online by 2029. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Worsening the Health Care Crisis (Editorial)
UAMS and other medical centers across the state could be in dire straits in the near future with the changes to the H-1B Visas. read more >
As the SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports, Arkansas CEOs Offer Mixed Views
Proponents of the change say quarterly reports can cause too much short-term focus on financial goals, create costly and time-consuming paperwork and dampen incentives for more companies to go public. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Wealth Advisers Outline Key Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Clark Johnson and Larry Watts discuss the financial intricacies of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in an attempt to simplify the thousand-page doctrine for those concerned about tax changes. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Interim Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes on UAMS’ Financial Turnaround and Growth Strategy
While he has braced UAMS against the impact of tariffs and expiring tax credits, Barnes has also devised a plan to expand the medical institution instead of simply cutting costs. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
‘Unduly Burdensome’ (Editorial)
Governor Sanders is seeing pushback regarding the decision to delay a special election for a vacant Arkansas Senate seat. The people of Franklin county want representation before next summer. read more >
H1B Visa Changes Could Impact UAMS’ Recruitment of Physicians & Researchers
The state's largest public employer has 247 international employees. read more >
Credit Extension (Editorial)
Congress shouldn’t shoot us all in the foot on health insurance tax credits. read more >
Conway Chamber Backs Sales Tax Increase to Fund Convention Center, Music Venue & Theater
The increase would also fund a $10 million boardwalk along the north shore of Lake Conway. read more >
Arkansas’ Energy Future: New Power Plants Planned as Demand Surges
Arkansas’ utilities are racing to keep up with soaring electricity demand, but some power projects face scrutiny from regulators and questions about whether they meet new state law requirements. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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