State Senator Kim Hammer, (R) of Benton, filed a bill this month, that would reduce voting hours during the last couple of days of early voting in an election. If passed, Senate Bill 485, would reduce voting hours on the final Saturday during early voting from the current 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to end […]
AG submits bill “Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech”
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge introduced legislation on Thursday called AR Voices: Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech. Scroll down to see the exact bill language in an embedded PDF. This new legislation would make social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and others liable for damages when unfairly censoring or banning […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]
Video: Local Legislators give an update on their committees and current bills
Local State Senators and Representatives came to Benton Friday morning February 12th to update residents on the current bills in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. This event was sponsored by Regions Bank and hosted by the Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village. See the video below of the […]
AEDC passes resolution in support of hate crimes legislation in Arkansas
Members of the Arkansas Economic Development Council, a commission composed of business leaders and economic development advisers who represent each region of the state, today passed a resolution to express support for hate crimes legislation to provide enhanced penalties for acts of violence committed due to a victim’s race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, ancestry, service […]
See the full video and transcript of Gov Hutchinson’s State of the State Address and final welcome of General Assembly
Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered the State of the State Address to the Members of the 93rd General Assembly Tuesday morning. He welcomed new and repeat legislators for the 93rd General Assembly, he spoke of work to be done, past successes, where we are in the budget, and the national climate, among other things. See below […]
Brandon Overly officially files to run for State Senate as a Democrat in District 13
Brandon Overly filed as a Democrat running for Senator in District 13 on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The primary election will be March 3rd, 2020. See his announcement below. See all the 2020 Election info here: www.mysaline.com/elections-2020 Brandon Overly officially filed to run for State Senate District 13, covering portions of Garland, Hot Spring, Grant […]
Realtor Furman files to run for State Rep in Dist 28
Tony Furman recently filed to run for the office of State Representative in District 28. His announcement follows: I have called Saline County home since 2003. Since then, I have enjoyed getting to meet the wonderful people that make our county such a tremendous place to live. It is my desire to represent the 28th […]
Family Council presents Statesman Awards to two Saline County legislators
Senator Kim Hammer and Representative Lanny Fite, both of Benton, were awarded the 2019 Statesman Award by Family Council Action Committee. Senator Hammer and Representative Fite received the award for making an “A” on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 92nd General […]
IT professional Rajendran to run for State Rep in Dist 31 as a Democrat
The following is the campaign announcement from Mazhil Rajendran, running for State Representative in District 31. Mazhil Rajendran officially filed to run for State Representative of District 31, covering portions of western Pulaski and eastern Saline counties. Sections of West Little Rock, portions of Bryant and Alexander, and the rural community of Avilla are within […]