See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO MANDATE AN ADDITIONAL FINE FOR ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY SEX OFFENSE Sponsors: Jon Woods (R-93), 479-200-3100, woodsforarkansas@gmail.com; Duncan Baird (R-95), 479-439-1717, bairdd@arkleg.state.ar.us; Justin Harris (R-87),…
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AR-Sec. State: Martin Disputes Ad Buys
I was perusing content partner Roby Brock‘s post about the post-election debts, donations, and disparities in certain constitutional office races, when I noticed this little gem: Republican Mark Martin raised $69,380 in his successful bid for Secretary of State. He…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1014
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO HONOR VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES BY ALLOWING VETERAN STATUS DESIGNATION ON ARKANSAS DRIVER’S LICENSES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS Sponsor: John Edwards (D-38), 501-378-5500, jcedwardslaw@aol.com. Purpose:…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1013
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO ALLOW THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES OR SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE FOR A CONTRACTOR WHO IS FOUND TO KNOWINGLY EMPLOY WORKERS…
Bliain úr faoi shéan is faoi mhaise duit
(That would be “Happy New Year to you” in Gaelic. Why Gaelic, you ask? Why NOT Gaelic?!) I know it’s been dead around here of late. I would apologize but, hey, you get what you pay for, right? Anyway, it’s…
AR-GOP: Denny Altes as Vezzini
Let’s ponder something together. C’mon, it’ll be fun. (Note: Author makes no guarantee as to fun of the following exercise.) OK, first, Dictionary.com defines “conservative” as: con·serv·a·tive /kənˈsɜrvətɪv/ [kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] –adjective 1.disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore…
Merry Christmas from Blue Hog Report
We’d just like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who reads Blue Hog Report. May your fruitcakes be fresh, your inlaws stay briefly, and your eggnog have a hefty amount of brandy. On the twelfth day…
AR-State Senate: Luker Wants the State to Stop Punishing Communities for Leaders' Wrongdoing
Progressive Arkansas has been previewing all Arkansas state Senators as part of their 35 Senators in 35 Days series. Today was Senator Jim Luker who opined on, among other things, prison overcrowding: In his career as a senator, Luker has…
End-of-Day Miscellany: DADT Repeal Round-Up Edition
One day after President Obama signed the bill that will ultimately lead to the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” what is being said around the Arkansas internets about this historic change? Max says that, not only did President Obama…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1012
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO EXEMPT SALES AND USE TAX ON THE MANUFACTURER’S OR DEALER’S REBATE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Sponsors: Garry L. Smith (D-7), 870-574-1792. Purpose: And I quote: “The gross…