Phyllis Wilkins, the wife of state Rep. Hank Wilkins (D-Pine Bluff) was recently fired from her job at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).  Why?  Because her employment with the group (a state agency) violated Arkansas’ Act 34 of 1999. According to Act 34, which was sponsored by then-Senator, now Governor Mike Beebe: No person whose spouse is elected to a constitutional office may, after the spouse is elected to the constitutional office and during the term for which … [Read more...]