C.C. “Cliff” Gibson III
UA System Board Votes Against University of Phoenix Deal
At a special meeting, trustees voted 5-4 against a resolution supporting the deal, with one trustee abstaining. But that doesn't mean the deal is dead. read more >
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Morril Harriman to Chair UA Board of Trustees
The University of Arkansas board of trustees elects Morril Harriman as its chairman for the upcoming year. read more >
Suit Challenges Air Ambulance Patient Bills
James W. Ferrell of Drew County was shocked to receive a $29,000 bill from an air ambulance operator for his 41-mile trip to a hospital in late 2015. read more >
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UAMS Fears More Red Ink, Eyes $34M Shortfall in Fiscal 2017
As bad as the financial picture at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is now, it could be a lot worse if the state’s hybrid Medicaid expansion plan isn’t continued by the state Legislature. read more >
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Measures Test on Monopolies, Not Casinos (AP Analysis)
Opponents of competing proposals to allow casinos in Arkansas haven't just been arguing against an expansion of gambling. They've been arguing against giving private businesses a monopoly over an industry. read more >
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