Tax Task Force Studying Cigarette Tax Increase
The Tax Task Force met again on June 20 and June 21 to further study tax proposals and ideas for reform before the 2019 legislative session. A report of recommendations is [...]
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AR Senate considering an end to its fight against live-streaming meetings
AR Senate considering an end to its fight against live-streaming meetings by David Ferguson “Incoming Senate President Jim Hendren, R-Sulphur Springs, says he wants members [...]
Restoring Term Limits
Just last month former Senator Jon Woods was convicted of public corruption including taking kickbacks and bribes and money laundering. Over the course of the Woods trial, a [...]
FBI, Political Corruption, and the 800 lb Gorilla
Political corruption by Arkansas politicians is keeping the FBI busy – very busy! The corruption cases (so far) can be summed up as: (1) a judge admitting he took a bribe [...]
PROPOSED ETHICS REVISIONS: IMPROVEMENTS AND WEAKNESSES
PROPOSED ETHICS REVISIONS: IMPROVEMENTS AND WEAKNESSES By David Ferguson INTRODUCTION Due to mounting criticism because of continuing corruption cases involving state [...]
Senate Ethics Rule Removes Role of Senators Critical of Business As Usual
Senate Ethics Rule Removes Role of Senators Critical of Business As Usual By David Ferguson On Thursday, Senate leaders unveiled a proposed rule on Senate ethics. The [...]
Lobbyists Influencing Legislation Through Employment Opportunities
From FBI investigations we have learned that lobbyist Rusty Cranford built special relationships with legislators through jobs. But we know the practice is not just limited [...]
Good Ole Boy System – From Legislator to High Paid State Employee
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JEREMY GILLAM is the latest legislator to dump his constituents to take a high paying state position. His term of office would not have ended until the [...]
Bribery of Public Officials Disguised as Business Contracts
Lobbyist Milton “Rusty” Cranford pled guilty of bribery saying he made payoffs to several state senators, including Senator Jeremy Hutchinson. Senator Hutchinson is the [...]
Politicians Are Shocked! Shocked!
Let’s review: Former Rep. Micah Neal pled guilty. Senator Jake Files pled guilty. Former Senator Jon Woods was found guilty. Former Senator Henry Hank Wilkins IV pled [...]
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