Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio tied in 2028 poll with double-digit support
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Marco Rubio continue to garner support for possible future runs for President. But they still have a lot of ground to make up…
Heartland Forward appoints director for maternal health center
Bentonville think-and-do tank Heartland Forward announced Tuesday (Aug. 12) that Zoe Maddox, Ph.D., has been named director of the Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice. “Zoe is…
Emeraude launches to help founders, families preserve ‘what matters’
Emeraude, a Rogers-based multidisciplinary business firm and family office with two welll-known lawyers in leadership, launched Tuesday (Aug. 12) “with the goal of shaping Arkansas’ economic future,” according to a…
Donald Trump – How does Washington, D.C.’s homicide rate compare with other countries?
President Donald Trump said Washington, D.C.’s homicide rate is higher than “the worst places on Earth.” At an Aug. 11 press conference announcing a federal government takeover of the district’s…
From love story to business success: Jake Cremer merges with wife’s law firm, consulting practice
Lawyer Jake Cremer has left his position as shareholder at the powerful firm Stearns Weaver Miller to join the boutique firm founded by his wife, Terin Barbas Cremer, and he’s…
AcreTrader acquired by Proterra Investment Partners
Fayetteville-based AcreTrader has been acquired by Proterra Investment Partners, a Minneapolis private equity firm, the companies announced Tuesday (Aug. 12). Terms of the private deal were not disclosed. Proterra touts…
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.12.25
Good Tuesday morning. The Florida Chamber Foundation is hosting its third annual Florida Technology & Innovation Solution Summit today at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The full-day event will feature…
Golden Bear’s son bows out, Joshua Kellam tags in ahead of high-stakes vote
Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointing Joshua Kellam to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, filling a vacancy days before the agency is set to vote on one of the…
Former UCA president, higher ed leader, state senator Lu Hardin dies at 73
Lu Hardin, a high-profile public servant for decades in Arkansas, passed away Monday (Aug. 11) at the age of 73 after a battle with cancer. His family disclosed his death…
John Baine MPSA Excellence Endowment Fund established at A-State
Arkansas State University has announced the establishment of the John Baine MPA Excellence Endowment Fund, a $50,000 endowed gift from alumnus John Baine, to benefit students in the Master of…