Rusty Cranford

Embarrassingly Feeble Response To Corruption

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

What did the 2019 Arkansas legislature do to fight corruption? Close to zero. It was as if they think systemic corruption will go away on its own now that the “bad” [...]

Legislature Gets Underway – Arm and Arm With Special Interests

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly begins at noon Monday, January 14, 2019. Don’t expect much to happen with legislation during the first week. The [...]

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 [...]

PUBLIC CORRUPTION How High’s the Water Mama?

September 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

PUBLIC CORRUPTION How High’s the Water Mama? By David Ferguson Unless you have avoided reading and watching the statewide news for the past year, you know Arkansas [...]

Lobbyists Influencing Legislation Through Employment Opportunities

June 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

Bribery of Public Officials Disguised as Business Contracts

June 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

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!

June 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

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 [...]

While Little Rock Burns

March 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

There is an epidemic of public corruption in Arkansas. It is hard to keep up with all the new stories of bribery, fraud, and corruption. Here is a partial list of Arkansans [...]