Jonathan Dismang
Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Passes Utility Bill That Could ‘Destabilize Rate Regulation’
A former chair of the Arkansas Public Service Commission said the new law is the culmination of 50 years of utilities and their legislative allies chipping away at regulatory authority. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Lights, Camera, Inaction! Arkansas Film Rebates on Hold Until Study Data Comes In
The next few weeks could be a turning point for Arkansas’ growing TV and filmmaking industry, and an economic impact study due in mid-March could plot the future of state incentives. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Developers Push for TIF Legislation to Compete with Neighboring States
Arkansas economic developers are pushing for legislation to allow state incentives for commercial projects, including tax breaks they say are needed to even the field in competing with neighboring states. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
The Price of Pique (Editorial)
A special session to address the Legislature’s failure to do its job will cost taxpayers $100,000. read more >
Sign Here and Here (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Signing two petitions is the first step to protecting our right to government records. read more >
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Entegrity’s Flint Richter Discusses Solar Policies Shifting this Fall
On Oct. 1, the new state policy will cut the credit by about half, from the retail rate utilities charge for power to the wholesale rate they pay for it. read more >
Zaxby’s Quartet Totals $6.6 Million (Real Deals)
Four Zaxby’s in Pulaski County changed hands in a series of $1.65 million deals. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Approves $5M for Filmmaking Incentives
The Arkansas Cinema Society and the Fort Smith International Film Festival announced Friday that state lawmakers have approved a $5 million appropriation for film rebates. The Arkansas Legislative Council approved […] read more >
by Kyle Massey -
2024 Solar Deadline Poses Challenges for Developers
Recent legislation changing Arkansas’ solar power policy has solar developers scrambling. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Bill Cutting Solar Power Credits Goes to Governor
The state’s largest power company, Entergy Arkansas, praised the passage of the legislation. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Bill to Cut Solar Panels’ Return on Investment Clears State Senate
The amended bill will essentially halve the credit that utilities pay to customers — both residential and commercial — who generate their own power. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
A Solar Compromise with House Bill 1370
A bill to shift Arkansas policy on solar power appeared headed toward legislative victory last week after some compromises and a heated committee hearing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Tentative Deal Reached in Showdown Over Solar Credit
The agreement includes amendments to persuade a trade group, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association, to drop its opposition. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Renewable Energy Proponents Prepare for Heated Battle Over Solar Bill
The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association says the legislation could cripple the state’s burgeoning renewable energy sector. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Businesses, Nonprofits Rally Behind Solar Power, Against New Bill
They say the legislation, which would roll back net metering, would cripple the industry. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
$53M in Broadband Grant Money Flowing Again
Eight projects had been on hold after the governor abolished a steering committee for the funds. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
OzarksGo Continues On, Other Broadband Projects Paused
A number of broadband projects statewide were paused last month by the arrival of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ administration at the Capitol. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Logging Big Gains in Arkansas Forestry (Jeff Wardlaw & Jonathan Dismang Commentary)
Significant economic development projects by companies like Highland Pellets — and the positive ripple effects they create — are a prime illustration of the benefits of supporting Arkansas’ timber industry. read more >
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Arkansas Lawmakers Pass Tax Cut Package, Adjourn Session
The package includes a nonrefundable $150 tax credit for individuals making up to $87,000 a year. read more >
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