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 >
A former state legislator and a Little Rock lawyer say they’re partnering on an effort to make the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act part of the state Constitution, an endeavor we support. read more >
Looking at the business press for the last few quarters, it seems that the most unpredictable (and therefore likely most dangerous) new threat to businesses will continue to be finding and keeping top talent. read more >
Whitfield Lovell, a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship "genius grant," will present an Artist Talk Oct. 26, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders retreated on legislation to undercut the state’s open records law, bowing to a torrent of public support of the Freedom of Information Act. read more >
Constituents on Monday swayed lawmakers against provisions that would allow withholding a wide array of records now open to public requests. read more >
In a unanimous vote, the task force declared that the two bills were unsuitable for a special session and contrary to the best interests of Arkansans. read more >
Leaders of the Broyles Foundation say they will move its annual Frank Broyles Award ceremony to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs starting with the end of the 2024 football season. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the sunshine law puts her and other elected officials at risk. Press groups, lawyers and even a couple of Republican county committees say her claim is a stretch. read more >
Arkansas Times Publisher Alan Leveritt and Director of Development Wythe Walker have hit upon a new business model for profit-making news outlets: taking donations from ardent readers. read more >