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New AEDC boss: Rural Arkansas, public-private partnerships part of focus
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireOn Thursday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson officially named Mike Preston as the new executive director of the Arkansas Economic...
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Session may wind down with budget reviews, religious freedom bill push
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe likely last week of this year’s regular legislative session starts Monday with lawmakers facing a boatload of issues and...
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Survey: Consumers want consistent pricing between online and in-store
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWhether online or in-store, 82% of U.S. consumers say they expect a retailer’s prices to be the same when they are shopping, according to a survey of shoppers...
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Conservancy seeks to stabilize ‘Cavanaugh Mound,’ secure the historic site
The discovery of a human bone and continued erosion at a mound in Fort Smith built by Native Americans has caused The Archaeological Conservancy to expedite its plans to stabilize and preserve the...
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Man sentenced who stole more than $272,000 from Southside Band
The man who stole more than $272,000 from Southside High School band students and their parents and caused the cancellation of a 2012 band trip to Hawaii was sentenced Monday (March 30) to more than...
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Controversial ‘religious freedom’ bill moves forward in House committee
story from Talk Business & Politics, a TCW content partnerAmendments to a bill that would prevent state actions that “substantially burden a person’s right to exercise of religion” passed the House...
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Businesses weigh options, reactions on controversial legislation
story by Kim Souza and Michael Tilleyksouza@thecitywire.comEditor’s note: Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City Wire, also provided material for this story.Arkansas lawmakers...
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Arkansas’ $5.2 billion budget unveiled, $40 million ‘earmarks’ criticized
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netA nearly $5.2 billion proposed state budget was unveiled Monday morning as lawmakers and state officials begin...
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The Video Wire: Band justice and The Compass Conference
The Video Wire anchor Dawson Meadows offers a less than factual take on Fort Smith area news and events including info on a “grown up prom” with “tons of roses.” He does deliver a good note on why you...
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Arkansas’ March revenue report down thanks to wintry weather
story by Wesley Brown, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicswesbrocomm@gmail.comState revenues fell below projections in the March report, a dip caused by sales tax and individual income tax...
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The Supply Side: Food companies move from core to chase consumer
Editor’s note:The Supply Side section of The City Wire focuses on the companies, organizations, issues and individuals engaged in providing products and services to retailers. The Supply Side is...
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Gov. Hutchinson signs new ‘religious freedom’ law, original bill recalled...
story by Michael Wilkey, courtesy of Talk Business & Politicsmwilkey@talkbusiness.netEditor’s note: Story updated with changes throughout.A compromise religious freedom bill received a veto-proof...
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Wal-Mart and other retailers struggle to tweak private label prices, offerings
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comFrom Great Value bacon and eggs to George branded apparel and MainStay home wares, Wal-Mart is the largest private label player in the U.S., according to Walmart...
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Legislative session adjourns, Gillam to seek second term as House Speaker
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireThe last full day of the 90th General Assembly regular session felt like a relay race at times as lawmakers hurriedly sped a...
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Arkansas House Leader, Senate President talk RFRA, session finale
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireSenate President Jonathan Dismang and Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said they are satisfied with the outcome of the...
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‘Serious’ medical condition sidelines USA Truck CEO, share price declines
USA Truck CEO John Simone, 53, is on an indefinite leave because of a “serious medical condition,” with Tom Glaser appointed interim chief operations officer to lead the company. Company shares...
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Wal-Mart to pay referral eVouchers for its grocery pickup test
story by Kim Souzaksouza@thecitywire.comWal-Mart is upping the ante in its bid to encourage more people to test its grocery pickup service. The world’s large retailer is now offering users up to $100...
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Gov. Hutchinson signs three ‘foundational’ workforce development bills
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireGov. Asa Hutchinson signed three bills into law Monday (April 6) that he said represent a fundamental shift in the state’s...
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Maggie House in Charleston to help address Arkansas’ foster care crisis
story by Brittany Ransombransom@thecitywire.comThe statistics are beyond alarming. At any given time, there are between 3,800-4,000 children in the care of the Arkansas Department of Human Services....
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Pros and cons of Export-Import Bank noted during Clinton School address
story from Talk Business & Politics, a content partner with The City WireA growing global middle class will provide opportunities for American exporters, but domestic companies will need support to...
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