Candidates to Begin Filing to Run in Arkansas' 2020 Election
Hundreds of candidates for state and federal office are expected to begin filing to run in Arkansas' 2020 election. read more >
Government & Politics
NanoMech Uncovers Top Secret Dealings
The Delaware bankruptcy of Springdale's NanoMech Inc. has taken a bizarre cloak-and-dagger turn: Former CEO Jim Phillips, under oath in September, cited “national security” when refusing to answer questions about 46 transactions that its top financial officer knew only as the “CIA arrangement.” read more >
With Two Hoops Cleared, ESP Plant Closer to Reality
Visions of a $3.5 billion plant to turn natural gas into liquid fuel have tantalized Jefferson County while doubters have touted the project as pie in the sky. With two of four crucial environmental permits in hand, that pie could be going into the oven soon. read more >
Growbrite Finds a Green Niche, Insuring Mounds of Marijuana
Adam Grimmett's reason for insuring Arkansas' new medicinal marijuana industry is personal. An Afghan war veteran, he wants to help ex-service members. read more >
He Stayed. He Fought. (Editorial)
With a law degree from Yale and a lightning-quick mind, John Walker, born in Hope, could have had a brilliant career anywhere. Instead, he quite deliberately chose to stay in Arkansas to try to remedy some of the many wrongs of a racist power and educational structure, many of which he personally suffered. read more >
Ministries Offer Health Care Alternative
Christians tired of dealing with insurance companies and unwilling to pay fines for opting out of the health insurance mandate of the Affordable Care Act found a ready option in health care cost-sharing ministries. read more >
Jackie Smith Covers Lots of Ground for Insurance Department
Jackie Smith, the state Insurance Department's consumer protection manager, urges consumers to know what's in their policies. read more >
Improving Outcomes for Arkansas Students (Jerry Jones Commentary)
If we want our students to be able to effectively compete in the global market for jobs, we must dramatically improve educational outcomes in our state and consistently make informed and smart decisions on education policy. read more >
Berry Bishop Sentenced to 60 Months for Bank Fraud
Supportive family members cried in a Hot Springs courtroom Friday morning as Berry R. Bishop, the Hot Springs insurance agent who also had offices in Prescott and Arkadelphia, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for bank fraud totaling more than $4.3 million. read more >
US Added A Solid 128K Jobs in October Despite GM Strike
U.S. employers added a solid 128,000 jobs in October, a figure that was held down by a now-settled strike against General Motors that caused several thousand workers to be temporarily counted as unemployed. read more >
Citizens Panel Approves Pay Raises for Appellate Judges
The state increased pay for the 12 appeals court judges by $2,500 plus a 2.5% bump that adjusts to cost of living. read more >
FDA Marks $26.8M Renovation at Jefferson County Center
Gov. Asa Hutchinson this week, along with FDA leadership and other elected officials, cut the ribbon on the renovated Building 14 at the FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research in Jefferson County. read more >
US Finalizing Rule to Allow Farmers to Legally Grow Hemp
U.S. agriculture officials said Tuesday a rule that allows farmers to legally grow hemp will be finalized this week, a move that many states have awaited for months so they can begin widespread hemp production. read more >
Fed Cuts Rates for 3rd Time This Year
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won't likely cut again this year. read more >
ADP: US Businesses Added Slight 125K Jobs in October
U.S. businesses added a mere 125,000 jobs in October, a slowdown in hiring driven in part by job cuts in manufacturing and construction. read more >
Update: Civil Rights Legend John Walker Dies
State Rep. John W. Walker, a Little Rock lawyer and civil rights legend, has died. read more >
Dragon Woodland Brings Back Memories of Chicago Mill Fire
Mayor Kevin Smith of Helena-West Helena says the grand opening of Dragon Woodland on the former Chicago Mill property in April was an emotional moment for him. read more >
Follow The Money (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Following the money explains the opioid crisis and explains why it has been allowed to continue. read more >
What, Me Plan? (Editorial)
Arkansas' elected officials know President Donald Trump's trade war with China is hurting the state. They just don't appear to know exactly what to do about it. read more >
Dragon Woodland Ramps Up $10M Hardwood Operation
Six months after a rain-drenched grand opening, Dragon Woodland is on the brink of boosting the output of its Helena-West Helena sawmill facility. read more >
Workforce Training Project Produces $4.65M Sale (Real Deals)
The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services bought its 5401 S. University Ave. project from Steward & Young Inc., led by J.R. Young. read more >
Charities: Use Care in Discussing Tax Deductions (Josh Simer Commentary)
For public charities receiving donations from individual donors, now is a good time to review the language used to describe the tax consequences of these donations. read more >
Riceland CEO Danny Kennedy Willing to Take On All the Rice in China
Danny Kennedy, CEO of Riceland Foods of Stuttgart, remains bullish on China as a market for Arkansas-grown rice. read more >
Herbology Sets Tentative Date: Little Rock Cannabis Dispensary Coming Nov. 7
Little Rock's first cannabis dispensary has set a tentative opening date of Nov. 7, ahead of state plans to punish medical marijuana outlets it sees as dragging their feet on starting operations. read more >
Hutchinson, AEDC Award $8.8M in Grants
Gov. Asa Hutchinson presents grants totaling more than $8.8 million to 78 Arkansas communities and counties. read more >
Hutchinson Announces Appointments to Boards, Commissions
Gov. Asa Hutchinson makes appointments to boards and commissions. read more >
Arkansas Schools Get $250K in DRA Grants for Workforce Development
The Delta Regional Authority announces a $1.5 million investment into 11 organizations across the Mississippi River Delta to aid workforce and economic development strategies. read more >
Asian Businesses Association to Host U.S.-China Trade Workshop
The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses will host a workshop on the U.S.-China trade dispute and its effect on the Arkansas economy on Nov. 7 in Little Rock. read more >
Update: DXC Technology to Hire 1,200 in Conway
DXC Technology of Tyson, Virgina, says it will hire 1,200 people over the next four years at its offices in the Meadows Technology Park in Conway, which would bring total employment there to 1,650. read more >
Arkansas Banks Navigate Marijuana Road
Regulatory requirements, legal uncertainties blunt lending opportunities to the state's medical marijuana industry. read more >
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