Roby Brock

Little Rock

Editor-in-Chief and Host at Talk Business & Politics

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Express Scripts sues Arkansas over new PBM law

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Express Scripts by Evernorth, the pharmacy benefits business of The Cigna Group, and its affiliated pharmacies, filed a lawsuit in federal court to strike down Arkansas’ new law regarding PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers).
Remembering NWA legend Bill Ramsey

1 week ago | kuaf.com | Roby Brock

On this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, host Roby Brock speaks with Steve Clark, former leader of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, about the late legislator, lobbyist, and chamber leader Bill Ramsey. Read more about this story and other headlines at nwabusinessjournal.com.
Rep. Rick Crawford says 'big, beautiful' bill is good, looks to Senate

1 week ago | kuaf.com | Roby Brock

President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by just one vote and heads to the Senate next. All four Arkansas representatives voted in favor, including Rick Crawford in Arkansas' first district. In a conversation with our partners at Talk Business & Politics, Rep. Crawford says he believes this bill is beneficial for everyone and hopes the Senate will take a reasonable approach.
Arkansas’ broadband director sees more investment on horizon

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Glen Howie is coming up on his three-year work anniversary in Arkansas, and he has more than a billion reasons to celebrate. Howie is the state’s broadband director, and since he’s entered the picture in August 2022, Arkansas has awarded over $1 billion to broadband providers across the state as they build out the infrastructure to deliver high-speed internet to nearly every community.
Rep. Crawford says OB3 act good 'for everybody'; expects Senate to conform

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, thinks the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” passed by the House this week will have a broad positive impact on his constituents, and he believes the measures drawing the most criticism – Medicaid and SNAP reforms – will result in better solvency for the programs. “I think it’s a good bill for everybody.
Economist Mervin Jebaraj dives into uncertainty regarding tariffs

2 weeks ago | kuaf.com | Roby Brock

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with University of Arkansas economist Mervin Jebaraj about the tariff-induced disruptions for U.S. businesses. Read more about this story and other headlines at nwabusinessjournal.com.
Strengthening youth mental health - Candy Lee's six-legged songs

2 weeks ago | kuaf.com | Kyle Kellams |Matthew Moore |Roby Brock |Daniel Caruth

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AG Griffin approves ballot title for citizens' initiative process amendment proposal

2 weeks ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin approved Wednesday (May 21) the popular name and ballot title for a proposed constitutional amendment to alter the citizens’ initiative process. The measure, submitted by the League of Women Voters and Save AR Democracy, offers changes to the citizens’ initiative process for amemdments, initiated acts and referendums.
Sen. Boozman wants parts of Farm Bill in reconciliation process, cautious on Medicaid cuts

2 weeks ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., laid out his thoughts on where the Farm Bill debate is headed in an interview last week with Talk Business & Politics D.C. Edition. Boozman, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee, led a hearing this week to focus on the conservation portion of the Farm Bill. Poinsett County farmer Brad Doyle testified before Boozman’s committee and emphasized the role of conservation programs for farmers and ranchers.
ASU System President focused on opportunities for change

2 weeks ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Dr. Brendan Kelly, Arkansas State University System President, has been traveling the state his first six months on the job. Has he seen any changes? “I’ve seen about 50,000 miles on a vehicle throughout the state of Arkansas. I mean, two days ago I woke up in Mountain Home. I had lunch in Jonesboro and dinner in Hot Springs. So we really have been all over the state, and that’s intentional,” said Kelly, a guest on this week’s Capitol View and Talk Business & Politics. “We’re in a new place.