It’s not a requirement that judiciary committee members have a law degree, but we expect legislators to have a basic understanding of their bill and its elements. A juris doctorate…
“No” votes members said private schools should be able to take state money and do as they please Rep. Jim Wooten, a Republican from Beebe, made it clear from the…
Week five of the 94th General Assembly did not disappoint! We mean drama, not policy, of course. Watch (with special guest Austin Bailey) or read on for the highlights. Dan…
Rep. Jim Wooten of Beebe has a long track record of championing AR public schools. He graciously took time to chat with us this week about two of his education…
SJR4 would establish a top-two system in which all candidates appear on one ballot, regardless of political party Name a bigger bugaboo for US Senator Tom Cotton (and his in-state…
Senate Bill 206 would require school board candidates to select a political party School board elections are some of the last nonpartisan races in our state, and for good reason….
Week four was another weird one with a lot to cover. Let’s dive in. Still waiting on the Governor’s ed bill After three full weeks, lawmakers have yet to file…
Sullivan’s bill would remove laws that give minorities and women a fair chance The Arkansas State legislature, with its extremist super-majority continues its war on freedom, liberty, and fairness. Republican…
Week three in the legislature has come and gone, and culture war legislation is still a thing. The good news is that members did file and vote on some substantive…