State Representative Jasen Kelly, a republican in District 28, will not seek reelection in 2020, according to a written statement. Kelly announced his campaign for a 2nd term on August 28th but something has apparently changed since then. District 28 includes parts of Bauxite, Benton and Haskell. “I have decided not to run for State Representative […]
Rep. Mayberry Honored for Votes in Legislature
Representative Julie Mayberry of Hensley, Arkansas, received the 2019 Statesman Award from Family Council Action Committee on September 12th, at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ken Yang, Political Director for the organization, presented the award. Mayberry received the award for making an “A” on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report […]
Come to the Breakfast April 5th for Update from Local Legislators
Come see local State Senators and Representatives talk about what is going on in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. Full breakfast is provided, sponsored by Benton Utilities this time. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village come together annually to present these Legislative Breakfasts at no cost […]
Minimum Wage, Casino Gaming, Marijuana, Legislative Redistricting and the November Ballot
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement saying that in light of the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision today in Couch v. Rutledge, she is certifying ballot titles for proposals to raise the minimum wage, authorize casino gaming, and revise the legislative redistricting process. The AG’s Offices stated Rutledge is rejecting a proposal that would legalize […]
Hutchinson Won’t Seek Re-election for Senate; Hammer Announced Intentions Before Session
UPDATE 09/16/17: Hutchinson (Republican) will not seek re-election to his State Senate seat (Dist. 33) for 2018. More: http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/16/not-running-in-2018-sen-hutchinson-says-1/ ORIGINAL 04/27/17: Back in October 2016, State Rep. Kim Hammer (Republican) announced his intentions to run for the Senate seat currently occupied by Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson (R) – District 33. Hutchinson is eligible for another term, but […]
Video: Saline Co. GOP Meeting Features Legislative Update & Both Sides of Bryant Millage
The Saline County Republican Committee hosted three speakers at its monthly meeting Thursday night at the Republican Headquarters in Benton. First was Jon Gilmore, President of Gilmore Strategy Group, who provided an insider overview regarding the current General Session. Next, Amy Ricardo spoke on the pro side of the Bryant millage increase issue and Kenny Wallis spoke […]
Gov. Hutchinson Legislative Priorities for 2017: Tax Cuts, Pre-K, Reading, Fosters & Robert E. Lee
In a news conference Tuesday morning, Governor Asa Hutchinson laid out his full list of priorities for the 2017 legislative session. Each of the announced initiatives fall into one of three categories, consistent with the Governor’s priorities: Economic Development, Education, and Efficiencies and Government Transformation. Here is the outline below. Detailed info is at the […]
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