FIS, State Will Sponsor FinTech Accelerator for Another Year
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson say they will sponsor the VC FinTech Accelerator for another year. read more >
Tagged: Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Governor to Give Keynote at Ag, Tech Conference
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be the keynote speaker for the agricultural law and technology conference Aug. 15-16. read more >
Governor With the President, But Cautions Against Trade War
Gov. Asa Hutchinson cautions against inviting a trade war that would hurt Arkansas, but said he supports the president's efforts to solve trade deficit with tariffs. read more >
Governor Names 2 to State Education Board
Governor Asa Hutchinson named Sarah Moore and Kathy McFetridge to the Arkansas State Board of Education on Thursday. read more >
FIS, Venture Center Name Fintech Accelerator Participants
Global financial services company FIS of Jacksonville, Florida, and the Venture Center in Little Rock have named the 10 startup companies selected to participate in their 2018 VC FinTech Accelerator program. read more >
White Hall Awarded $70K Grant For Pine Bluff Arsenal Study
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that White Hall has been awarded a $70,000 Military Affairs grant the city will use to conduct a joint land use study. The intent of the study is to implement projects that will improve the military value of the Pine Bluff Arsenal. read more >
AEDC Launches Competitive Communities Initiative
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces the launch of AEDC's Competitive Communities Initiative evaluation program. read more >
Applications for Governor's Global Trade Award Are Open
The Arkansas District Export Council is accepting applications for the 2018 Governor's Award for Excellence in Global Trade to recognize the exporting excellence and successes among Arkansas small, medium and large enterprises. read more >
Governor: Arkansas Special Session On Pharmacies Possible
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he'll call a special legislative session to address reimbursement rates for pharmacies and to amend the state's open container law if there is consensus among lawmakers on the proposals. read more >
Arkansas Governor Backs Tax Cut For Top Earners
Arkansas' governor called for cutting income taxes for the state's top earners by $180 million on Monday, and said his plan to set aside surplus money will help set the stage for that reduction when lawmakers take up the proposal next year. read more >
Jonesboro Dentist Appointed to State Board
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed Dr. Matthew McDonough of Jonesboro to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners. read more >
Governor Asks PSC to Pass On Benefit of Tax Cut
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a letter Thursday that the Arkansas Public Service Commission should, “as expeditiously as possible, take whatever steps are necessary to pass the benefit of the corporate tax cut to Arkansas families and businesses in the form of lower utility rates." read more >
Governor Releases $500K to Fund ASU Efficiency Study
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is releasing $500,000 in state discretionary money to the Arkansas State University System to help fund its "Accelerate ASU" efficiency study. read more >
Governor Announces Completion of GIS Project
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday the completion of a new digital map detailing each of the state's 75 counties. read more >
HBO's 'True Detective' to Be Filmed, Produced in Northwest Arkansas
The third season of HBO's crime anthology "True Detective," created by Nic Pizzolatto and starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, will be filmed and produced in northwest Arkansas early next year. read more >
Andy Goodman to Join Governor's Staff
Andy Goodman, chief legislative aide to state Sen. Jonathan Dismang, will join Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s staff as director of policy coordination and legislative outreach on Jan. 2. read more >
Economic Developer: Foreign Investment Key to NEA's Future
While economic development has benefited communities statewide, several high-profile foreign companies and a majority of the newly created jobs (1,000) are slated for northeast Arkansas. The companies include Shandong Ruyi Technology, Risever and Sediver. read more >
Bowen Law School to Host Health Care Symposium Oct. 20
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law announced Wednesday that it will host a Health Care Policy & the Law Symposium from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the school's Friday Courtroom at 1201 McMath Ave. in Little Rock. read more >
Gun Range Owner Exploring Bid for Arkansas Governor
A gun-rights advocate who declared her firing range "Muslim-free" said Tuesday she's exploring challenging Arkansas' governor in the state's Republican primary next year. read more >
No Easy Path For Arkansas-backed Local Projects (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The Arkansas Supreme Court's ruling striking down a grant system used to fund local projects didn't necessarily kill outright lawmakers' efforts to divert surplus money to pet needs in their districts. read more >
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