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Deserts for Trees: Abolish the Electoral College?
by Dustin Jayroe October 30, 2020
by Dustin Jayroe October 30, 2020
In a world plagued by nescience and a drought of rationalism, logicality is as barren as a Saharan mile. Finding foliage in such a wasteland is no easy task; but alas, here you are, in what could merely be a…
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The Politics of Northwest and Central: Rural Interests Sidelined as Metros Vie for Power
by Jennifer Joyner June 10, 2020
by Jennifer Joyner June 10, 2020
Northwest Arkansas’ political clout has grown with its population, but Little Rock has long been the center of the political world in Arkansas, and its status as capital, largest city and home to an influential statewide media market means it…
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Rep. Leding Announces Re-Election Bid
by AMP Staff October 31, 2015
by AMP Staff October 31, 2015
State Representative and former House Minority Leader Greg Leding announced Oct. 30 that he will seek another term in the Arkansas House of Representatives, District 86. “It’s an honor serving Fayetteville,” Leding, a Democrat, said. “The drive to serve is…
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Governor’s Address: The Peaceful Transfer of Power January 22, 2021
The inauguration of President Joe Biden was like no other in our history. I have had the privilege of attending five inaugurations before President Biden’s this week, and the atmosphere this year was understandably more somber than the others. With… The post Governor’s Address: The Peaceful Transfer of Power appeared first on AMP.
Natural Resources Commission OKs $4.2 Million in Funding for Water Projects January 22, 2021
Seven water and wastewater projects have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. In total, the commission approved $4,626,938 in loans. The largest loan went to the East End Improvement District No. 1 in Saline County,… The post Natural Resources Commission OKs $4.2 Million in Funding for Water Projects appeared first […]
House Report: New Bills Advance to Senate January 22, 2021
In the second week of the 2021 Regular Session, the House voted on bills addressing everything from car tags to jury duty pay. The bills now advancing to the Senate include: HB1028-This bill changes the length of time a consumer… The post House Report: New Bills Advance to Senate appeared first on AMP.
Hodges Elected President of Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus January 22, 2021
Rep. Monte Hodges (D-Blytheville) has been elected to serve as the new president of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus (ALBC) for 2021-2022. A new slate of officers was elected on Thursday, Jan. 21. Hodges succeeds outgoing president Sen. Joyce Elliott… The post Hodges Elected President of Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus appeared first on AMP.
A Baseball Signed by the Babe and Hank: A Story I’ll Never Forget January 22, 2021
In the summer of 1996, I served an internship at my hometown newspaper in Carroll, Iowa. Five days a week for most of the summer, I reported on an array of general assignment stories and also helped the veteran sports… The post A Baseball Signed by the Babe and Hank: A Story I’ll Never Forget […]
New Report Shows Ex-Cons Owe $4 Billion January 22, 2021
For many in the South, prison is a debt sentence. Formerly incarcerated individuals in five Southern states owe a combined $4 billion in debt, severely hampering their ability to rejoin society while upping the chances of recidivism and reentry. Those… The post New Report Shows Ex-Cons Owe $4 Billion appeared first on AMP.
Report: What It Takes to Be in the Top 1 Percent in Arkansas January 22, 2021
What it takes to be financially secure is an individual, subjective question. However, what it takes to be among the top 1 percent in net worth can be answered with cold, hard numbers. A new report from Windfall, a San… The post Report: What It Takes to Be in the Top 1 Percent in Arkansas […]
DDAR CEO Ed Choate Retiring in January 2022 January 22, 2021
Delta Dental of Arkansas (DDAR) president and CEO Ed Choate will be retiring at the end of 2021. Choate announced that he would be leaving the company in January 2022. Choate has served as president and CEO of DDAR, the… The post DDAR CEO Ed Choate Retiring in January 2022 appeared first on AMP.
The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Avocado Toast and Mocha Lattes January 22, 2021
“If you live like no one else, later, you can live like no one else.” –Dave Ramsey Tim Gurner, a luxury property developer in Melbourne, Australia, made headlines in 2017 by suggesting young people who consistently spent their money on… The post The Top Performer’s Field Guide: Avocado Toast and Mocha Lattes appeared first on […]
New Bill Would Increase Governor Appointments to State Plant Board January 22, 2021
A recently filed bill would realign the manner in which the members of the Arkansas State Plant Board are appointed to the agency. House Bill 1210 (HB 1210), sponsored by Rep. David Hillman (R-Almyra), would amend how individuals are appointed… The post New Bill Would Increase Governor Appointments to State Plant Board appeared first on […]

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