A Failure of Marketing (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Since I remain horrified by President Trump, I was mildly amused by the recent fiasco in Tulsa. read more >
Tagged: Donald Trump
Some Surprises Left (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
With disparate treatment of minorities, particularly African Americans, being the impetus for massive protests from coast to coast, many companies have issued statements affirming a commitment to fairness and inclusivity. read more >
Lauding 'Force' Against Protests, Tom Cotton Raises Profile
Freshman Sen. Tom Cotton has risen to the ranks of potential 2024 Republican presidential contenders by making all the right enemies. By lining up behind President Donald Trump’s law-and-order recipe for controlling civic unrest, he’s making even more. read more >
If You Build It, Will They Come? (Craig Douglass On Consumers)
With our consent, based on confidence, businesses can be truly open for business or, more appropriately, prepared for business. read more >
Fauci Warns of Serious Consequences If US Reopens Too Soon
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, warned on Tuesday that “the consequences could be really serious” if cities and states reopen the U.S. economy too quickly. read more >
Cooks Venture CEO Reports Its Chicken Operations Are 'COVID Zero'
Matthew Wadiak isn’t sure President Trump’s executive order keeping meat plants like Tyson Foods’ in operation despite employee COVID infections is such a great idea, but he’s always been out of step for a chicken processor. read more >
Tyson Foods Doubles Bonuses, Increases Disability Coverage
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale is doubling bonuses, increasing short-term disability coverage and implementing additional health screening measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. read more >
Trump Signs Order Keeping Meat Processing Plants Open
President Donald Trump took executive action Tuesday to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation's food supply. read more >
George's: 3 Plants Have Had at Least 1 Case of COVID-19
Privately held poultry producer George's Inc. of Springdale says three of its plants have had at least on one confirmed case of COVID-19. read more >
Don’t Trust; Do Verify (Editorial)
Gov. Asa Hutchinson made a mistake last week that we doubt he’ll make again: He failed to vet coronavirus testing data from the White House. read more >
Trump Signs $484B Measure to Aid Employers, Hospitals
President Donald Trump signs a $484 billion bill to aid employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic. read more >
Arkansans on Trump Group That Will Consult on Reopening US Economy
President Trump is enlisting advisers from nearly all sectors of American commerce, the medical field and elected office to help shape his plan to reopen the economy. read more >
Murphy's Jenkins Rises From COVID, and Stock Is Up, Too
Murphy Oil Corp. of El Dorado and its CEO, Roger Jenkins, are both recovering and working to capitalize on a new deal to prop up worldwide oil prices. read more >
Mnuchin: Trump Wants Checks Sent to Public in Virus Response
President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday. read more >
Bloomberg Spends Big on Arkansas Presidential Primary
Remember the $2 million in Arkansas advertising that Michael Bloomberg had spent by mid-February for his Democratic presidential campaign? Well, you can double that, and then some. read more >
Left Hand, Meet Right Hand (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
I’ve been trying to lay off national politics in this space, but while the Democratic Party seems dead set on crushing my soul, Republicans seem determined to turn me into the living embodiment of ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. read more >
Calling On The Deep State (Editorial)
When the United States is facing a potential pandemic — and the potential of an accompanying economic downturn — its citizens need to be able to trust their government. read more >
Survey: Business Economists Endorse Federal Reserve Policies
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. business economists say the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy is “about right,” a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump's attacks on the Fed for not cutting rates more aggressively. read more >
Open Mike: Ads for Bloomberg Pump $2M Into Arkansas Markets
A $320 million ad push by Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg is driving up prices in Arkansas and elsewhere before Super Tuesday, March 3. read more >
Former Sens. David and Mark Pryor Back Biden for President
David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, and his son, former Sen. Mark Pryor, are supporting Joe Biden's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, Biden's campaign said Tuesday. read more >
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