Economics

A report from the Women's Foundation of Arkansas finds nearly 70% of mothers say childcare costs are a barrier to employment, costing families $17,500 a year — 27% of the state's median household income.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families hosted a town hall at the NW Arkansas Food Bank to discuss what proposed federal SNAP cuts could mean for working mothers and families across the state.

A Poyen teacher juggles a T-shirt business alongside her classroom. New Gallup data shows more than 7 in 10 U.S. teachers work a second job to make ends meet.

Jon Johnson and Leigh Hopkins will teach an Honors College seminar this fall exploring how the deep history of countries like China, Japan and Germany shapes the way they do business today.

Boyd Evert of Harvest Revenue Group says Friday's Supreme Court tariff ruling could benefit consumers, but prolonged uncertainty may keep businesses from passing along savings.

A new Milken Institute report ranks Northwest Arkansas the best-performing large metro area in the U.S. Research director Maggie Ssitek explains the data behind the ranking.

Urban planner Joe Minicuzzi uses data to demonstrate how land-use choices shape tax revenue and long-term costs in Northwest Arkansas, comparing dense downtown blocks to sprawling development patterns.

Kyle Kellams talks with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics about UAFS fundraising momentum, Fort Smith airport traffic, home sales trends and the future of the former ACMI brickyard site.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics discusses a proposed joint-use agreement at Fort Smith Regional Airport, the city’s draft 2026 budget and plans for a new RV park on Towson Avenue.

A Native-owned farm, local food hubs and new conservation programs show how Arkansas growers navigate rising costs and limited land access while working to sustain small-scale agriculture.