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Net Neutrality Restored as FCC Votes to Regulate Internet Providers
The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama administration. In 2017, under then-President Donald Trump, the FCC repealed those rules. read more >
by Associated Press -
Fayetteville Investment Banker Faces Guilty Verdict in $18M Fraud Case
The sentencing hearing for John Nock is postponed, with a new date not yet set. read more >
by George Waldon -
Judge Strikes Down Nation’s First Digital Ad Tax
It's a law that attorneys for Big Tech have contended unfairly targets companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon. read more >
by Associated Press -
White House Says Internet Providers Will Discount Service for Low-Income Households
Twenty companies have agreed to the plan, which could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy. read more >
by Associated Press -
FAA Clears Verizon and AT&T to Turn On More 5G Cell Towers
The 5G rollout had been delayed near airports over concerns that it would interfere with flight equipment. read more >
by Associated Press -
AT&T, Verizon Pause Some New 5G After Airlines Raise Alarm
Airlines said the expanded mobile service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause widespread flight disruptions. read more >
by Associated Press -
Airlines Again Warn of Potential Disruption From 5G Rollout
The industry says thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports. read more >
by Associated Press -
Sherman Tate to Receive ‘Legacy of Leadership’ Award
He's made his mark in business, state government and in the Little Rock community. read more >
Silver Team Shows Versatility, Building Verizon a $2.5M Space
When Verizon was ready to move 150 or so office workers to a new Little Rock headquarters, Silver Development Co. saw a golden opportunity. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State Offices, Rather Than Raytheon, Relocate to Riverdale
Plans are still taking shape to move 977 state employees into the six-story building at 1 Verizon Drive in the Riverdale area. read more >
by George Waldon -
Pair of WLR Apartments Sold for Combined $56.5M
The sale of west Little Rock apartment developments starts this week’s procession of million-dollar real estate transactions, followed by a Searcy hotel and three Sherwood properties. read more >
ADFA Allocates $26M to Buy Verizon Building
The Arkansas Development Finance Authority expects to close on its purchase of Verizon Building 4 at One Allied Drive in Little Rock by the end of next month. read more >
Is Little Rock Losing Its Luster?
Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and Little Rock Regional Chamber CEO Jay Chesshir have binders full of statistics showing that economic development efforts are bearing fruit. Still, they acknowledge that Little Rock has a perception problem. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
AT&T Antitrust Win May Herald New Wave of Media Mergers
AT&T's victory over the government's attempt to block its $85 billion takeover of Time Warner highlights how corporate America wants to adapt to deal with its new environment. In short: Bigger is better. read more >
by Associated Press -
Modern Workplace Evolving Beyond Home, Office
More companies now offer flexible and remote work options, but businesses like Bank of America and IBM have called workers back to the office. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Verizon: 600 Little Rock Employees Will Work From Home
Verizon will transition 600 employees from its call center in Little Rock to home by October, but will keep the real estate. read more >
Crowne Plaza Hosts $13.5M Transaction (Real Deals)
Crowne Plaza Little Rock LLC, led by Wally Allen, sold the 244-room hotel at 201 S. Shackleford Road. read more >
by George Waldon -
Conway CVS Sold for $7.6 Million
Commercial property in Conway and farmland in Lonoke County form this week’s five-piece of multimillion-dollar transactions. read more >
At 10, Windstream Focuses On Midmarket Future
Windstream Holdings Inc., the publicly traded spinoff of Little Rock’s Alltel Corp., recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, saying its first decade has sharpened its focus on midmarket business customers, although it also has residential, small business and wholesale customers. read more >
Asa Hutchinson Announces School Coding Competition
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces the new Governor's All-Region and All-State Coding Competition. read more >
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