After the excitement of yesterday, it was business as usual in Arkansas, with some exceptions. New bills were introduced in the legislature, which we will examine in greater detail. In addition, there were several business developments and earning reports that were released today.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson is aiming for success in the next four years. On Hutchinson’s inaugural address. | Arkansas Money & Politics
Arkansas State University hosting water and soil conservation conference. | Arkansas Money & Politics
Agriculture Department offering veteran scholarships. | Arkansas Money & Politics
Outstanding Arkansas Hospital CEO: Scott Street. | Arkansas Money & Politics
Nurses impacted by hospital’s closure of labor and delivery unit. | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Three Arkansas testify after being blocked online by state senator. | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Little Rock Port Authority expected to purchase 150 acres of land owned by Quapaw tribe. | Arkansas Times
State development projects in the works. | Arkansas Times
“This has largely prevented U.S. soybeans from entering China. Export movement of U.S. cotton to China is also down compared to a year ago.”Soybean exports to China drop. | Talk Business & Politics
“In short, we believe peak season was a little more orderly than expected…” J.B. Hunt expects earnings increase. | Talk Business & Politics
Farmers & Merchants of Stuttgart acquires Integrity First. | Arkansas Business
“Local job growth ran twice as fast (3.2 percent) from January-October 2018 as it did (1.6 percent) over the same interval in 2017.” Job growth is encouraging. | Arkansas Business
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