Oct 27, 2021Bad Bills Passed, and Bad Bills AvoidedWhen 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...
Jul 25, 2021Legislative 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...
Jul 23, 2021It's Time to Repeal Act 1002Today, I am joining my colleagues from Pulaski County in their earnest plea to Gov. Asa Hutchinson, President Pro Tempore Sen. Jimmy...
Jul 18, 2021Legislative 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...
Jul 12, 2021Legislative 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...
Jun 15, 2021Solving 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
Jun 6, 2021Solving 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...
Jun 2, 2021Solving 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
May 5, 2021The 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...