Matthew Shepherd

Focus of Legislative Leaders as Session Begins

January 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Few people listen to the opening speeches of Arkansas’ legislative leaders, other than those of us who spend time in the state capitol and the political junkies who listen [...]

Arkansas House of Representatives Committee Assignments

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 92nd General Assembly began Monday, and for the first time the House Speaker appointed all committee assignments, including chairs and vice chairs. Rep. Matthew Shepherd [...]

House of Representatives: Changed Forever

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

House of Representatives: Changed Forever By David Ferguson I’m feeling nostalgic this morning. Having worked for the Arkansas General Assembly for nearly thirty-two years [...]

Exemption Benefits Legislators: Is there any justification?

October 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

There is a question you need to ask your legislators. What is your justification for continuing the lobbyist events loophole from the “no gifts from lobbyists rule”? The [...]

The Sky Is Falling, The Sky is Falling: TERM LIMITS 2018

August 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Turnover Some legislators are running around in circles telling us, “The sky is falling!” Why? Because of Issue #3 for stronger term limits. In 2013 the legislature [...]