by - May 10, 2026 8:45 am
The next decade will define Arkansas’ economic future
It’s easy to forget just how much Arkansas has changed over the past decade. Not all of it has been obvious day to day, but taken together, the progress has…
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by - March 22, 2026 9:06 am
Gov. Sanders ready for fiscal session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders is ready to push forward on several budget priorities, but major issues — such as prison funding and tax cuts — remain a negotiable item heading…
by - March 16, 2026 6:29 am
Report: Affordability, flexibility, mental challenges cited as barriers to improving childcare options
It’s no secret that the cost of childcare in Arkansas, and nationally, is an expensive burden for many families. A new Arkansas-focused report quantifies and offers new insight into the…
by - February 17, 2026 1:40 pm
US Rep. Hill’s housing measure enjoys major bipartisan support
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, lead sponsor of a measure aimed at housing affordability saw his legislation pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Hill said the 390-9 vote…
by - February 10, 2026 9:33 pm
US Rep. Crawford: Farm aid talks continuing
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is pushing for more aid to Arkansas and American farmers, but a timeline for more certainty is still unknown. A $12 billion farmer relief package…
by - February 9, 2026 5:10 am
US Rep. Crawford: Defunding ICE a non-starter
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, believes Democratic leadership working to defund ICE [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is hurting other critical agencies, and he feels there are conversations to hold…
by - February 5, 2026 4:30 pm
Dr. Lowry Barnes selected as next UAMS chancellor
The board of trustees of the University of Arkansas approved Thursday (Feb. 5) the selection of Dr. C. Lowry Barnes, professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at…
by - January 28, 2026 8:53 pm
US Rep. Westerman: Attention turns to new appropriations, Minnesota situation
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, is hopeful that the last of the appropriations bills approved by the House – now pending in the U.S. Senate – can be passed…
by - January 18, 2026 8:40 am
US Rep. Hill on budgets, the Trump-Powell feud, ICE, and the Monroe Doctrine
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, hopes Congress can avoid another government shutdown before Jan. 30 when a continuing resolution expires. The House and Senate have been passing appropriations bills…
by - December 21, 2025 8:48 am
Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, has been working on a regulatory reform bill for years, and this week, he saw the culmination of his efforts take a giant leap…
by - December 15, 2025 7:18 pm
Mike Preston wearing a new hat in the business arena
Former Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston is wearing a new hat these days — a hard hat. Preston was recently named CEO of CDI Contractors, a construction firm owned…
by - December 14, 2025 8:57 am
Sen. Boozman sees bipartisan effort forthcoming on health care
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., was busier than normal this week with votes on health care and steering agricultural policy with President Donald Trump and the White House. Boozman voted…
by - December 7, 2025 8:19 am
US Rep. French Hill on health insurance, housing affordability
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, spent time in Congress this week working on health care, housing affordability and a host of banking issues. In an interview for Talk Business…
by - November 30, 2025 8:42 am
Rep. Crawford on Harvest for Hope and farmers’ aid
As a guest on this week’s Talk Business & Politics D.C. Edition podcast, U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, discussed his upcoming appearance in south Lonoke County at next weekend’s Arkansas…
by - November 23, 2025 8:41 am
Gov. Sanders discusses mansion, prisons, health care
In a wide-ranging interview on this week’s edition of Talk Business & Politics, Gov. Sarah Sanders offered thoughts on a variety of policy subjects and the 75th anniversary of the…
by - November 18, 2025 3:51 pm
CARTI completes expanded El Dorado cancer center
CARTI completed its $19 million comprehensive cancer center in El Dorado. Patients, physicians, government officials and community supporters joined the not-for-profit cancer care provider last Thursday (Nov. 13) to recognize…
by - November 9, 2025 7:45 am
Shoffner says system ‘rigged’, new agriculture approach needed
Farmer Hallie Shoffner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, thinks a new approach to agriculture policy is needed in this country. She blames incumbent GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, in…
by - November 6, 2025 5:19 pm
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cambia Health Solutions affiliate
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Portland, Ore.-based Cambia Health Solutions announced Thursday (Nov. 6) that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a strategic affiliation. Terms of…
by - November 2, 2025 9:01 am
Chris Jones sees path to build on 2nd District vote totals
Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, is a 2026 candidate for U.S. Congress, District 2. He may have primary competition, but hopes to square off against incumbent GOP U.S….
by - October 26, 2025 8:53 am
Nov. 21 a deadline to watch in government shutdown politics
Our D.C. Edition guest this week was David Olive, a principal with Washington D.C.-based Catalyst Partners, a government relations firm that primarily focuses on homeland security. He was the chief…