State Capitol Week in Review – September 10, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The legislature is preparing to convene again on September 29, to redraw boundaries of the four Congressional districts in...
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- Aug 20, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – August 20, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The number of people who live in Arkansas increased by about 95,600 over the past 10 years, a growth rate of 3.3 percent...
- Aug 13, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – August 13, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Legislative Council approved a funding request of more than $245 million to help hospitals and nursing homes...
- Aug 8, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – August 6, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – Legislators gathered at the Capitol in Little Rock to affirm the governor’s declaration of a public health emergency for 60...
- Jul 30, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – July 30, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – Every day in Arkansas, first responders save the lives of 11 people from an overdose of painkillers. Thanks to legislation...
- Jul 23, 2021
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...
- Jul 16, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review - July 16, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – In the regular session of 2021 the legislature approved at least 25 new election laws that will go into effect on July 28....
- Jul 11, 2021
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...
- Jul 9, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – July 9, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The state Department of Human Services has installed a new system for filling out applications for social services. It is...
- Jul 1, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – July 2, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The state Board of Education has approved another round of plans submitted by Arkansas school districts that want the...
- Jun 25, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – June 25, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – As the Arkansas tourism industry recovers from the economic impacts of the pandemic, the governor announced the creation of...
- Jun 18, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – June 18, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – State Medicaid officials are asking the federal government for approval of ARHOME, the newest version of Medicaid...
- Jun 15, 2021
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
- Jun 6, 2021
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...
- Jun 6, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – June 5, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The state is on pace to have a record surplus of more than $1 billion, which is a strong indicator that the Arkansas...
- May 28, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – May 28, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – State and local governments are preparing to receive a large infusion of federal aid, under the American Rescue Plan of...
- May 24, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – May 21, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The state is now offering help to low-income families who have fallen behind on their rent because of financial problems...
- May 14, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – May 14, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas legislature enacted several new pro-life laws during the 2021 regular session. One of the first bills approved...
- May 12, 2021
Legislative Session Wrap Up: Passed Bills
The 2021 regular legislative session is over. Over the last four months, many bills were passed that will impact the lives of Arkansans...
- May 7, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – May 7, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – The legislature referred three proposed constitutional amendments to Arkansas voters. In next year’s statewide general...
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