Roby Brock

2 days ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Arkansas Graphics Inc. of Little Rock has acquired TCPrint Solutions of North Little Rock, uniting two of the state’s most established commercial printing companies. Financial terms of the merger were not disclosed. The merger, effective May 6, brings together more than 130 years of combined experience and strengthens both companies’ ability to serve clients with expanded capabilities and innovative print and marketing services.

3 days ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, was a guest on this week’s Talk Business & Politics D.C. Edition podcast and newsletter. The Fourth District Congressman chairs the House Natural Resources Committee, which passed a major markup bill out of committee last week. That markup discussion was a grueling 15-hour session that saw Democrats on the panel submit 121 amendments.

4 days ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

With a major package of maternal health legislation achieved in the recent regular session of the state legislature, leaders in a broad coalition are turning their attention to the next phases of implementation. With bipartisan support, lawmakers passed the “Healthy Moms Healthy Babies” bill to address Arkansas’ last-in-the-nation maternal health statistics.

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

Murphy USA reported lower quarterly revenues and income compared to a year ago primarily due to lower petroleum prices and seasonal storms. The El Dorado-based convenience store chain reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31 on Wednesday (May 7). For the quarter, Murphy USA posted revenues of $4.525 billion, down from $4.844 billion one year ago. Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $4.77 billion.

1 week ago | talkbusiness.net | Roby Brock

I first met Rick Crawford in 2010 when he was running for Congress. He was part of a seven-person political forum in Cabot where five Democrats and two Republicans were answering questions from journalists like me about why they should succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. Marion Berry. I thought Crawford held his own as a rookie politician, but it was a crowded stage, and it was difficult for anyone to truly stand out.