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May 27, 2013
Please take a few moments today to remember those that have given the last full measure of devotion. Then thank the family members left behind because of this selfless sacrifice.
May 07, 2013 JTaxes, Key Vote
What happens in Washington, DC affects everyone. In this specific case – businesses created and maintained online. Last evening the United States Senate passed the deceptively named Marketplace Fairness Act. Unfortunately the Arkansas delegation, Senator Mark Pryor and Senator John Boozman, joined the majority in voting for the tax increase. CLICK HERE to view the [...]
May 02, 2013 JEnergy & Environment, Key Vote
Nothing to really add to the below. If you have a Wall Street Journal account, you may read the article by clicking here. Lawmakers in Arkansas are justifiably anxious to jump-start economic activity in rural areas of the state. Having spent some of my childhood not far away in Missouri, I’ve seen what life is [...]
April 23, 2013 JKey Vote
It’s been an eventful 89th Legislative Session here in Arkansas. While we agree with the majority of Arkansans that the vote to expand Medicaid was very disappointing, there are several issues that we wanted to make sure are emphasized. Tax Reform HB1966 – Speaker Carter’s bill raises the threshold of capital gains from 30% to [...]
April 19, 2013 JKey Vote, Health Care & Entitlements
Little Rock, AR – In a move that will add tens of thousands of Arkansans to an already broken system, AFP-Arkansas believes the affirmative vote on the private option expansion of Medicaid in the state could become a cautionary tale. AFP-Arkansas Director Jason Cline said, “While we’re glad that legislators acknowledged the concerns that we [...]