Little Rock Board of Directors
Trust, but Verify (Editorial)
Much remains to be learned about the $1 billion data center planned for Little Rock. read more >
Tax Breaks, Land Deals and Barbecue: How Arkansas Attracted Faymonville Group’s Big Investment
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a resolution permitting the mayor and city clerk to execute an agreement to convey the land, which will be subject to measurable economic development targets. read more >
Prioritize the Riverfront (Editorial)
Little Rock officials will need to prioritize downtown development efforts. Our priority? The riverfront. read more >
Little Rock Goes Green: Sun Hog Solar Negotiates Deal to Power 70% of Municipal Electricity
Sun Hog is a subsidiary of Scenic Hill Solar and hopes to build a 4.9-megawatt solar array to supply about 70% of the municipal government’s electricity needs. read more >
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Little Rock Creates SoMa Entertainment District, Expands River Market District
The Little Rock Board of Directors last week approved an expansion of the existing River Market Entertainment District and the creation of a temporary district in the South Main neighborhood. read more >
Restaurateur Capi Peck Mixes Warmth with Strength
Despite a hospitality background, Capi Peck didn’t start out to be a restaurateur. Nonetheless, she opened Trio's in 1986 and has since become a leader not just in the local restaurant industry, but also on the Little Rock Board of Directors. read more >
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For Fairness (Editorial)
We support the proposal before the Little Rock Board of Directors that would forbid discrimination against city workers, including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. read more >
LR Planning Commission Rejects Regions Bank Rezoning Request in the Heights
A proposed 3,200-SF Regions Bank branch in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock has run up against some opposition. read more >
On Private Clubs (Editorial)
When savvy entrepreneurs see a need going unfilled, they form businesses. When those businesses successfully meet that need, they thrive. You know, America. Now the Little Rock Board of Directors is considering stepping between businesses and their customers. read more >
Banning Late-Night Bars a Bad Idea (Feedback)
The Little Rock Board of Directors is considering a ban on late-night establishments within the city limits. Everybody wants to live in a safe environment, but we must carefully consider whether a ban on late-night establishments would be a net positive for the city. read more >
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