Blue Hog Report

2018, Arkansas, Ethics, Executive

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Gov. Asa Hutchinson for Campaign-Finance Violation

by bhr_iat2rz • October 24, 2018 • 1 Comment

Hutchinson took two too many maximum contributions from an individual donor. The Ethics Commission will get a chance to review it now.

2018, Arkansas, Elections, Ethics, Executive

Ethics Commission To Investigate Leslie Rutledge for PAC Contribution

by bhr_iat2rz • October 23, 2018 • 0 Comments

The Ethics Commission will investigate whether Leslie Rutledge violated the law by accepting a contribution from an unapproved PAC.

2018, Arkansas, Elections, House, Law, Local

Sex, Lies, and Videotape Redux: Laurie Rushing is Absent, Dishonest, and Blatantly Obvious

by bhr_iat2rz • October 22, 2018 • 1 Comment

Lying repeatedly to avoid service of process for a defamation lawsuit was working for Laurie Rushing…until she ran her mouth on Facebook. Now we can all try to figure out where the heck she actually lives.

2018, Arkansas, Ethics, Law

Ethics Complaint Filed Against Leslie Rutledge for Illegal Campaign Contribution from Organization She Chairs

by bhr_iat2rz • October 16, 2018 • 1 Comment

Republican Attorneys General Association Arkansas PAC gave Leslie Rutledge, who chairs RAGA, $2700. There was just one problem with that.

2018, Arkansas, Executive, Law

S1:E3 Debris! Debris!! Debris!!!

by bhr_iat2rz • October 4, 2018 • 1 Comment

Even if you take John Thurston at his word about the purpose of the boat, it’s still a pointless and unnecessary waste of money.

2018, Arkansas, Ethics, Executive

S1:E2 Gilligan Goes Shopping

by bhr_iat2rz • October 2, 2018 • 1 Comment

When you have a swanky new boat, you need new gear worthy of that watercraft. Plus a bunch of other stuff. Oh, and plenty of flashlights. John Thurston loves him some flashlights.