A recent poll of 541 of the state's chief executives revealed a mix of confidence and apprehension as they assessed the current business climate and looked ahead to future conditions. read more >
The revised projected capital investment would make it the largest single industrial endeavor in state history. Construction could start as early as 2025, with commercial operations following in 2029, if all goes well. read more >
The vote came after failed negotiations between the airport’s authority board and Highfill officials to reach an interlocal agreement between the two entities. read more >
Williams, 60, announced Sept. 5 that he would step down as CEO of the publicly traded buy-here, pay-here automotive retailer at the end of the month. read more >
After the deal is completed, J.B. Hunt will sign a long-term contract to continue to provide third-party logistics services to BNSF Railway. read more >
Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion. read more >
Envirotech Vehicles Inc. said it's secured a final assembly facility in the Clark Free Trade Zone that, with five productions lines, would produce more than 2,000 vehicles annually. read more >
The decision avoids an election year battle with industry groups and Republicans who have complained about what they consider overly intrusive EPA rules on power plants, refineries, automobiles and other polluters. read more >
The partnership is scheduled to begin this week with one truck, a Tyson Foods spokesperson said. Three additional trucks will go into operation over the next few months. read more >