Senate Rules Committee Rejects Hutchinson’s Appointments Posted January 28, 2023 The state Senate Rules Committee rejected almost 3/4th of former Gov. Hutchinson’s last-minute appointments.
Cotton & Hill named “Pioneers for Prosperity” Posted January 27, 2023 AFP has named Senator Tom Cotton & Rep. French Hill as first-ever “Pioneers for Prosperity” in Congress.
Freedom Caucus Pushes; House Rules Changed Posted January 25, 2023 The House Freedom Caucus pushed through numerous Rules changes as Speaker Kevin McCarthy was elected.
Arkansas Republicans In Charge in 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Arkansas Republicans began 2023 in charge, with Governor Sanders and increased legislative supermajorities.
Permanent Daylight Savings Time? Posted January 18, 2023 Republican State Rep. Johnny Rye filed HB1039 that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in Arkansas.
House Republicans’ Vote Updates House Rules Posted January 16, 2023 Republicans showed a united front to approve changed House Rules that Freedom Caucus members had crafted.
Sanders Taps Florida Educator for Arkansas Posted January 14, 2023 Gov. Sarah Sanders has named Florida’s Jacob Oliva to head up the Arkansas Education Department.
State Lawmakers File Vaccine, FOIA, Daylight Savings Time Bills Posted January 12, 2023 The General Session just started & already several interesting bills have been filed covering a range of issues.
Gov. Sanders on Education, Taxes, Prison Reform Posted January 11, 2023 Gov. Sanders speaks out on reforms she seeks in education and criminal justice, as well as the already-started tax cuts.
Legislative Focus: Prisons, Taxes, and Education Reforms Posted January 10, 2023 The Arkansas Legislature will focus on prison reform, tax cuts, and education reforms at January’s General Session.