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Unconstitutional Act 236 Thumbs Nose at Voters

I'm glad to see that the League of Women Voters and my friend Senator Bryan King have filed a lawsuit challenging Act 236, which makes it...

Republicans Don't Care About the Debt Ceiling

It's the age-old tale: the GOP cares about the debt ceiling until they don't. Congressional Republicans love to talk about the debt...

A Plea to Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Let's Invest in Arkansas Health Care

Much has been said of how our state has distributed ARPA funds to date, and even more has been said of late about how the remaining funds...

Bad Bills Passed, and Bad Bills Avoided

When the legislature adjourned sine die on October 15, it did so with a pair of bills sent to the Governor’s desk. Neither of those bills...

Legislative Wrap-Up: Missed Opportunities – Part 3

The 2021 Legislative session captured headlines for some of the bills that were passed. But I think some of what my colleagues turned...

It's Time to Repeal Act 1002

Today, I am joining my colleagues from Pulaski County in their earnest plea to Gov. Asa Hutchinson, President Pro Tempore Sen. Jimmy...

Legislative Wrap-Up: Missed Opportunities Part 2

The 2021 Legislative session captured headlines for some of the bills that were passed. But I think some of what my colleagues turned...

Legislative Wrap-Up: Missed Opportunities – Part 1

The 2021 Legislative session captured headlines for some of the bills that were passed. But I think some of what my colleagues turned...

Solving the Wrong Problems – Violent Crime: Fourth-Highest Rate

Arkansas has the fourth-highest violent crime rate in the nation. Based on legislation passed by lawmakers this session, the solution to thi

Solving the Wrong Problems – Education: Among the Worst

Legislative Wrap-Up: Solving the Wrong Problems In 2008, I decided to run for state office and seek a seat in the Arkansas House of...

Solving the Wrong Problems – Voter Turnout: 50th in the Nation

In the 2020 election, only 55.5% of eligible voters cast a ballot. That was good for 50th in the nation, second last among all states and

The Session is Over, but Consequences Loom

The regular session of the 93rd General Assembly is in the rearview mirror. And while there is plenty to celebrate from our last four...