Jeremy Gillam
Neither a Borrower nor A Lender Be (Editorial)
Although no state law appears to forbid lawmakers from lending money to each other, taxpayers should not have to worry whether legislators have leverage over or obligations to each other that might influence their votes. read more >
Jeremy Gillam to Join UCA As Governmental Affairs Director
The University of Central Arkansas announces that state House Speaker Jeremy Gillam will join the university next week as director of governmental affairs and external relations. read more >
Matthew Shepherd of El Dorado to Lead Arkansas House in 2019
Members of the Arkansas House have elected a Republican representative from El Dorado to lead the chamber in 2019. read more >
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Medicaid to Dominate Arkansas Budget Talks (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
When Gov. Asa Hutchinson unveils his proposed 2018-19 budget this week, most of the attention will be on the state's Medicaid program and the future of the hybrid expansion that's provided coverage to thousands of low-income residents over the past few years. read more >
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Vacancies Add to Medicaid Plan’s Uncertain Future (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
Vacant seats in the Legislature, a lack of answers on proposals to impose new restrictions and uncertainty about the future of the federal health care law could put Arkansas' hybrid Medicaid expansion back in a precarious position. read more >
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Indictment Thoughts, Probes Grip Arkansas Capitol (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
The worst-kept secret at Arkansas' Capitol over the past several months is the waiting game lawmakers, lobbyists and others play as they eye federal probes into local project money that have already targeted two former legislators. read more >
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Dismang, Gillam Pick 16 for Governor’s Tax Reform Group
Ten Republicans and six Democrats have been named to serve on a legislative task force that will recommend tax cuts before the 2019 session. read more >
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Impeachment Talk Expands Fight Over Arkansas Judge (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
A potential effort by lawmakers to remove a judge from office has expanded it into an even more politically charged battle between the legislative and judicial branches. read more >
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Arkansas Tax Cut Plan Sets Stage for ’19 Debate (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
A common tactic used by Asa Hutchinson assured passage of his $50 million tax cut proposal, but also guarantees that a bigger fight and tougher choices await those sent to the Capitol for the 2019 session. read more >
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Balancing Work Life, the Law and Marijuana as a Medicine
Despite disapproving political leaders, more than 53 percent of Arkansas voters were ready to give qualifying patients a chance to feel better through marijuana. read more >
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Asa Hutchinson Touts Tax Cut Plan as Lawmakers Float Delay
Gov. Asa Hutchinson defended his $50 million tax-cut plan for low-income Arkansans as the House speaker floated the possibility that lawmakers may not enact any tax cuts in the coming session. read more >
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Study: Voters Favor New Tax on Fuel Wholesalers for Highways
Arkansans prefer maintaining roads to building new ones, would favor a sales tax on fuel wholesalers and support making permanent the temporary one-half cent sales tax they approved in 2012, researchers said. read more >
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission Members to be Named
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Senate President Pro Tem Jonathan Dismang and House Speaker Jeremy Gillam are to announce the appointments Wednesday at the state Capital. read more >
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Tax Cut Fight to Dominate Part of Arkansas Session (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
With tax-cut-happy Republicans growing ranks in the Legislature and Democrats angling for leverage on a key House committee, Gov. Asa Hutchinson is likely to experience more push-back on his tax cut plan. read more >
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Report Outlines Possible Changes to Arkansas Tax Code
The Tax Foundation, a national Washington-based nonprofit, releases "Arkansas: A Road Map for Tax Reform," a report on the state's tax code and recommendations for how to change it. read more >
Session Sets Stage for Later Fight on Road Funding (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
No matter what happens when Arkansas lawmakers meet this week to take up the governor's highway funding plan, one thing is clear: This won't be the end of the debate over how to pay for the state's road needs. read more >
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Arkansas Lawmakers Formally Adjourn Fiscal Session
Arkansas lawmakers have ended this year's fiscal session, with the current House speaker winning another two-year term leading the chamber. read more >
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Some Top Arkansas Republicans Not Sold on Donald Trump (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
After eight years of forcing state Democrats to keep their party's standard bearer at arm's length, top Arkansas Republicans are now grappling with a presumptive nominee who wasn't their first, second or even last choice. read more >
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Arkansas Budget Bill Boosts Human Services, School Funding
Arkansas' public schools, child welfare system and Medicaid program are set to receive funding increases while additional money is being tucked away for unexpected needs under a proposed $5.3 billion state budget unveiled Sunday. read more >
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Backup Medicaid Plan Requires Leap of Faith (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)
With a backup plan to save Arkansas' Medicaid expansion by defunding it, Gov. Asa Hutchinson will need a leap of faith from political foes on both sides of the aisle to prevent thousands of poor people losing their health coverage. read more >
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