Hot Air: Beebe and Nordex Fail to Keep Lofty Promises, Taxpayers Left Holding the Bag
Less than five years ago, the possibilities seemed endless. Nordex USA had just announced its intention to move to Arkansas
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Congressman Cotton: Cut From A Different Cloth
Yesterday, Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton penned an op-ed in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that outlined his opposition to the recent ‘farm
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Senator Rapert Calls Again for “Private Option” Delay
Yesterday I reported that state Senator Jason Rapert announced (while attending AAI’s Monday town hall meeting in Conway) that he
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“Private Option” Clears First Hurdle in Senate, But Fight Is Just Beginning
This morning, by a vote of 24-9, the Senate passed SB1020 or the “private option” version of Medicaid expansion. Two
Read moreAFP on Medicaid: ‘Take Time To Get It Right’
Our friends at AFP-Arkansas have released a new ad against the Medicaid “private option.” You should take 30 seconds to
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Speaker Carter: ‘We Have Always Been at War with Eastasia’
Yesterday afternoon, in an act of courage, Congressman Rick Crawford released a stellar press release condemning the “private option” or
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$400,000 For Sweet Potato Research? Yam Right!
There are several remarkable aspects of Governor Mike Beebe’s veto of SB2, the voter ID bill, yesterday. It looks like
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Medicaid Expansion Carries Hefty Price Tag for Arkansas Taxpayers
There’s been a lot of talk about the wonders of Medicaid expansion from the Arkansas media and from Republican and
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Will Voter ID Bankrupt Arkansas?
This morning, the House State Agencies Committee passed Sen. Bryan King’s voter ID bill (SB2) out of committee. It will
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Why Government Should “Buy Chinese to Save A Nickel”
Senator Larry Teague (D-Nashville) has proposed a bill – SB54 – that would require the use of American-manufactured iron, steel, and
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