Arkansas Roundup, September 7
What a week in Arkansas politics… Vodka for votes: State Rep. Hudson Hallum pled guilty this week to conspiracy to commit election fraud....
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The Arkansas Project was launched in 2008 as a source for incisive commentary and reporting on Arkansas government, politics, media and more. In 2011, The Arkansas Project became an affiliate of the Advance Arkansas Institute. The Arkansas Project supplied daily commentary until 2019, but is now largely inactive.
David Kinkade was the chief writer and the editor of The Arkansas Project until 2011. After the site became affiliated with the Advance Arkansas Institute, Dan Greenberg was editor of The Arkansas Project until it became inactive in 2019. During that eight-year period, the writers for the site included Nic Horton, Marc Kilmer, and Caleb Taylor.
Nic Horton
Sep 5, 20121 min read
State Rep. Hallum Pleads Guilty to Absentee Voter Fraud
I’ll miss those ties. I don’t have much information at this time, but liberal blogger Michael Cook from Talk Politics has tweeted that...
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Nic Horton
Aug 31, 20121 min read
Arkansas Roundup, August 31
Here’s a look at the news from around the Natural State this week: Deaf are heard: State Career Education director Bill Walker has...
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Nic Horton
Aug 30, 20122 min read
The Taxpayer-Funded ‘Beautification’ of Cronyism
Under Governor Beebe’s specific direction, through his quick action fund and the economic infrastructure fund, LM Wind Power received...
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Nic Horton
Aug 29, 20121 min read
AAI Newsletters at Rock Bottom Prices!
Last week, I let you know about AAI’s free weekly policy newsletter. Many of you signed up–congratulations! Today I’m here to remind you...
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Nic Horton
Aug 28, 20122 min read
State Retirement Director: “I Wasn’t Sure Exactly Why I’m Here”
Admiral Stockdale can relate. So you know those meetings Rep. Clark Hall has been having, costing taxpayers over $32,000 (so far) this...
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Nic Horton
Aug 24, 20122 min read
Arkansas Roundup, August 24
An Arkansas Project flashback. Here’s a look at some policy & political happenin’s from around Arkansas this week: Pass the brownies:...
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Nic Horton
Aug 22, 20121 min read
There Are Free Newsletters!
You’re welcome. The man who saved capitalism, Dr. Milton Friedman, is often quoted as saying, “There’s no free lunch.” The good news for...
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Nic Horton
Aug 21, 20122 min read
We’re #7–And It’s A Good Thing This Time!
Arkansas is often mocked for its “high” rankings amongst the states–2nd highest barriers into industry, 5th most burdensome licensing...
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Nic Horton
Aug 10, 20123 min read
Sheriff Vance’s (Disqualifying) Criminal Record
It appears that Grant County sheriff Ray Vance has a criminal record. Under the Arkansas Constitution (Article 5, Section 9), which...
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Nic Horton
Aug 6, 20123 min read
Economic Freedom: A Moral Imperative For Arkansas
I was privileged to spend the last week at a liberty-minded think tank studying economic freedom. Part of the program included a...
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Nic Horton
Aug 2, 20121 min read
Happy (Belated) Birthday, Friedman!
Wednesday of this week marked what would have been free-market economist Milton Friedman’s 100th birthday. Friedman is often credited...
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Nic Horton
Jul 24, 20123 min read
The Latest Assault On Gun Rights: Conway Considers Illegal Ordinance
Last month, we documented the battle over Russellville’s attempt to ban guns from being legally carried on all city property. The battle...
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Daniel Greenberg
Jul 16, 20122 min read
‘Secure Arkansas’ Is Wrong
I was quite startled to see Secure Arkansas’s latest public announcement — which explained that a bill championed by Senator Missy Irvin...
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Nic Horton
Jul 13, 20122 min read
Arkansas: The World Of Sweet Entitlements
Last night, I attended a health care town hall meeting in Conway, along with about 100 other people. The discussion was hosted by Senator...
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Nic Horton
Jun 29, 20121 min read
The Future Of Obamacare In Arkansas
If you’re like me, you’re still in shock from yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare. The good news is that the fight is not...
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Nic Horton
Jun 22, 20121 min read
Obamacare Gets Worse!
Obamacare really is the bureaucratic monstrosity that keeps on giving! This week the Cato Institute has released a new video that...
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Nic Horton
Jun 13, 20121 min read
Talking Policy With Paul Harrell
I was privileged to spend a few minutes discussing public policy in Arkansas with Paul Harrell of The Paul Harrell Program yesterday....
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Nic Horton
May 18, 20123 min read
The Right To Know: Examining the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act
In my previous work as a community activist (not to be confused with community organizer), I have spent a great deal of time submitting...
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Nic Horton
May 12, 20122 min read
Congratulations Arkansas, We’re Number Two! (For Barriers Into Industry)
Did you know that, in the state of Arkansas, it’s easier to become an EMT than a barber? Emergency Management Technicians are allowed on...
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Nic Horton
May 8, 20122 min read
Arkansas Moves Towards Obamacare, While Other States Back Away
Late last month, the Arkansas Legislative Council decided to accept $7.6 million in federal funding—and all the conditions that come with...
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Nic Horton
May 4, 20123 min read
Why Arkansas Should Discard Its Income Taxes
The debate over tax policy will never end. Like the poor, we will always have taxes with us; like death, taxes are certain. But rather...
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