Paul Gatling

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, Roby Brock speaks with Winthrop Rockefeller Institute executive director and CEO Janet Harris about the nonprofit's new initiative to improve citizen engagement in democracy. Listen in for that interview and other headlines brought to you by Paul Gatling.

On today's show, we learn more about a ride to honor ancestors. Also, we hear from more people displaced by conflict for World Refugee Day. Plus, as summer arrives today, lifeguards take their spot at the pool.

In this edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, we hear from Roby Brock's interview with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration secretary Jim Hudson about the state's budget surplus and economic condition.

On today's show, we learn why Gov. Sanders has called a special session of the Arkansas Legislature. Also, Olympians are training in the Ozarks. Plus, Chamber Music of the Ozarks plans for expansion.

It might be difficult to describe the economy as having a "soft landing" when it seems like the economy isn't even slowing down.

On today's show, we look into some new data about teen moms in Arkansas. Also, a local relief fund is designed to help with the immediate needs of people affected by last week’s tornadoes in Benton County, while other funds take longer to get processed. Plus, trying to ease the pain of the loss of federal help to pay for internet bills for low-income households.

Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks with Speaker of the House-designate Rep. Brian Evans, R-Cabot, as he outlines his agenda and what to expect from an upcoming special session.

Today, choosing urgent care over a doctor's visit, creating poetry about complex emotions, and the Garden Gate Tour in Washington County.

Last week, Walmart shared that revenue was up 205% from the previous year.

On today's show, a buzzy hobby has a swarm of enthusiasts in the region, Walmart beat their estimated revenue jump by about $2 billion, and, Hillary Rodham Clinton discusses her life in Arkansas.