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Gov. Hutchinson outlines goals for health reform, ‘Restore Hope’ summit
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson said flexibility is key in order for the state to sustain health care support for 220,000 Arkansans...
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Stock market declines may not be a ‘complete negative’ for U.S. consumers
story by Michael Tilley and Wesley Brownmtilley@thecitywire.comWhile it is uncertain how the past few days of headline-grabbing declines in U.S. and global equity markets will impact Arkansas’ economy,...
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Fayetteville may end minimum parking rules, other cities watching the move
story by Rose Ann Pearcerapearce@thecitywire.comA relaxation of off-street parking requirements in commercial zones is hoped to spur new development or redevelopment in older Fayetteville commercial...
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Future School charter moves forward, ‘Big Picture’ talk to be held at UAFS
An application for Future School, a public charter planned for Fort Smith, was filed July 28 with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Trish Flanagan says she is “positive about where we are...
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Eldridge says he is looking at 2016 election challenge to U.S. Sen. Boozman
Former U.S. Prosecuting Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas Conner Eldridge, who resigned from his post on Friday (Aug. 21), issued a statement Monday to address speculation on his potential...
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State regulators to work with ‘stakeholders’ to meet EPA’s Clean Power rules
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comThe Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the state Public Service Commission on Monday announced they...
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Dennis Smiley pleads guilty to bank fraud, faces prison and restitution
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFormer Arvest Bank President H. Dennis Smiley on Tuesday (Aug. 25) waived indictment and entered a guilty plea of bank fraud in federal court on before U.S....
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Oshkosh wins $30 billion JLTV award, Arkansas plant misses the cut
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comAlways a bridesmaid, never a bride. Arkansas lost another bid for a superproject. After courting three of the nation’s...
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Good Roads group calls for special session to consider 10-cent gas tax hike
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comThe Arkansas Good Roads Foundation, a group that advocates for transportation investment and spending, is...
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‘Parker’s Anchor’ to film in Fayetteville, key actor from Fort Smith
story by Jamie Smithjsmith@thecitywire.comA Hollywood-based movie production company is partnering with Northwest Arkansas businesses to help create the company’s next theatrical production. The...
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Fort Smith Board demands more info on city health benefit plan
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comIt soon became apparent Tuesday (Aug. 25) that at least four members of the Fort Smith Board of Directors are not happy with a pitch by city Human...
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The Supply Side: Jobs cuts likely in the Wal-Mart supplier community
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and...
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Questions, concerns raised about Fort Smith fire services contracts
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comZero Mountain CEO Mark Rumsey is frustrated and concerned about what the city of Fort Smith doesn’t know about a $1,000 a month fire services contract the...
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District Judge OKs Arkansas’ early deadline for independent candidates
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comAn Arkansas law moving up the deadline for independent candidates to present their petition signatures is...
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Reviews mixed on new Sebastian County property assessments
story by Michael Tilleymtilley@thecitywire.comDepending on who you talk to, new Sebastian County property assessments are either “way out of whack” or are good reflections of property value changes in...
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Kaiser Foundation report praises Arkansas’ Private Option program
story by Steve Brawner, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsbrawnersteve@mac.comArkansas’ private option has reduced the state’s uninsured ranks, reduced uncompensated care, and strengthened the...
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Former NWACC boss launching women’s empowerment program
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhen Dr. Becky Paneitz walked away in 2013 from her 10 years as president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College, she had no long-term plans for what she would...
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U.S. GDP revised up to 3.7% in second quarter, better than estimates
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comIn the “second revision” of the nation’s real gross domestic product, or GDP, the federal report shows the U.S....
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Wal-Mart kicks off Christmas toy deals before Labor Day, other retailers to...
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comHoliday toy sale competitions among retailers don’t usually begin until early October, but Wal-Mart has announced a preemptive strike as it kicks off the 2015...
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The Video Wire: Hoverboards and Hogs
A “future” school that could teach Fort Smith students how to build “Back To The Future” style hoverboards is in the works. That’s according to the recent edition of The Video Wire, which has been...
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