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Matt Campbell’s Greatest Hits: A Timeline of the Blue Hog Report

Matt Campbell has broken a number of important stories that have led to resignations of public figures: Lt. Gov. Mark Darr, Circuit Judge Michael Maggio and interim Little Rock School Superintendent Dexter Suggs. read more >
Michael Maggio
Legal

Lawsuit Against Former Circuit Judge Michael Maggio Dismissed

A lawsuit against a former circuit judge over his handling of a negligence case has been dismissed by a judge who said he finds his decision distasteful. read more >
From left: former state Sen. Gilbert Baker of Conway, Michael Morton, former Faulkner County Circuit Judge Michael Maggio
Government & Politics / Health Care / Legal

Nursing Home Magnate Michael Morton Considered a Top Political Donor

Nursing home magnate Michael Morton has long been considered a go-to guy for those looking to raise political campaign money in Arkansas. read more >
Morton Hall, named after Michael Morton, serves Arkansas Tech-Ozark students in Russellville.
Education / Health Care

Michael Morton Has Been Giving to Schools for Years

Morton, who has been in the nursing home industry for more than 40 years and has 27 nursing homes in Arkansas, said education has always been a passion. read more >
Martha Shoffner, ex-State Treasurer, walked away from a plea deal in favor of taking her bribery case to trial. (Photo by Mauren Kennedy)
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

The Top 10 Business Stories of 2014

Politics, white-collar crime, banking acquisitions, Turner Grain and more. Arkansas Business recaps the top 10 stories from the year that was 2014. read more >
Source: Arkansas Department of Human Services
Health Care / Insurance / Legal

Wilkes & McHugh Law Firm’s Departure Highlights Fall in Nursing Home Lawsuits

The departure of Wilkes & McHugh, known for winning historic, multimillion-dollar verdicts against nursing homes, illustrates the changing economics of nursing home litigation in Arkansas. read more >
Gilbert Baker
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

About That Cooling-Off Period (Editorial)

Current law requires Arkansas lawmakers to wait just one year before they seek to take advantage of any clout amassed by hiring on to jobs as lobbyists that pay much more money than most of them have ever before seen. read more >
Karen Cooper said her 17,620 SF of farmland is worth more than Conway Corp.’s offer of $881.
Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Energy

Legal Bill Rising for Conway Corp Over Land Issue

Instead of paying a Faulkner County woman the $10,000 that she wanted for 17,620 SF of farmland, Conway Corp. has paid a Conway law firm more than $50,000 to represent it in a lawsuit over the disputed amount. read more >
Michael Maggio
Health Care / Legal

Family Accepts Reduced Damages in Greenbrier Nursing Home Case

A Perry County family has decided not to appeal a Faulkner County Circuit Court judge’s unusual decision to slash a $5.2 million judgment against the Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to $1 million. read more >