Daily Archives: 18 September, 2012

The Arkansas Project Podcast, Episode Two May 24, 2013
(Click here to on your mobile device.) On this week’s podcast, we discuss the Shoffner scandal, Rep. Richard Womack’s revelation that he was offered a bribe for his vote on the “private” option, new developments surrounding the private option’s future, and an interview with Rep. Kim Hammer, candidate for Speaker of the Arkansas House. (AAI’s [...] […]
Nic Horton
Intercepting the Football: Blocking Regulators’ Touchdowns in Arkansas May 23, 2013
A proposed amendment to the Arkansas Constitution would require legislative approval of rules passed by administrative agencies in Arkansas. The resolution, SJR7, has been championed by incoming Senate President Pro Tem Jonathan Dismang. It represents a dramatic shift in power in governance, away from unchecked regulatory authority towards democratic account […]
Nic Horton
Richard Womack: No Pie for Me! May 21, 2013
There’s been a lot of gossip swirling around the vote to expand Medicaid in Arkansas. For example, how did proponents of expansion pick up 8 votes from Monday (when the bill first failed) to Tuesday when it passed? There’s been a lot of talk about bribery or extortion — Rep. Nate Bell even went to [...]
Nic Horton

Not letting faculty carry #guns is going to stop more killers. #lol #arleg #arpx #fb 37 minutes ago
So glad all these universities are opting out of the (faculty) #guns on campus law! We don't need more maniacs with guns. #arpx #2a 46 minutes ago
"Certain people will no longer be able to yell.. ab #debt b/c that's what private option's gonna be." - Rep. Hammer wp.me/pijot-3DM 17 hours ago