In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reviews, host Kandi Cox sits down with Joey McCutchen, a longtime attorney and advocate for government transparency, to discuss two major bills that could redefine Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Good Bill – SB227 SB227 is a strong, well-crafted bill that protects and clarifies FOIA by: […]
Even before this Legislative Session began, I was telling you the Freedom Thieves were coming….and they did. Reality is we have a few Conservatives at the Swamp we call the State Capitol….But the Cottonmouths by far make up the majority. While they have been focused, and successful, in stomping on Citizens’ rights to amend the
“I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr. Paine. All you people don’t know about lost causes. Mr. Paine does. He said once they were the only causes worth fighting for.” (Jefferson Smith, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington) I’ve been gone this past week on a trip to Washington, D.C. Though I’ve been going
Last Sunday, I brought you the story that Superintendent Terry Morawski was recommending the School Board terminate Northside High School English teacher Robert Taylor. In that interview with Taylor, we took the matter A to Z on what happened. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DP9n1Nkwq/ https://youtu.be/Dzn8jF4F5nY?si=CsRzz9NGo4ERNoA9 The recommendation comes from Taylor using the book “Warriors Don’t Cry” in a lesson
Recently, Dr. McNulty of Pulaski Special School District (PCSSD) was “separated” from his position as superintendent after the school board realized he was misappropriating funds. While it isn’t clear why he was spending ear-marked money so frivolously, the school board did mention that they are not given all financial reports before every school board meeting.
Arkansas Senate Bills 227 and 376 (SB227, SB376) propose changes to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967 (FOIA). The Act’s primary purpose is to ensure transparency and accountability in government by guaranteeing public access to government records and meetings. In governments by the people and for the people, “deriving their just powers from
The Republican 2nd Congressional District elected the following “preferred” slate of officers for the next two years at today’s biennial District meeting held in Little Rock at the RPA headquarters. No visitors or non-delegates were allowed to attend. Chairman: Rebecca Smith (Faulkner County) 1VP: Becky McHughes (Pulaski County) 2VP: Kevin Johnson (Van Buren County) Secretary:
Hey, Hardliners! Hardliners Update! We’ve got a packed show tonight, and you won’t want to miss this one! 🏁 Special Guests: Randy Sams joins us to break down the latest on HB1569, the Anti-Illegal Migrant Trucker Bill — what it does, why it matters. 🔨 Kim Hammer’s Bills 🔨 – How they are undermining HB1569
Last Thursday March 10th, I posted about how that day a House Committee Chairwoman took issue with the top two buttons on my shirt left undone. The reality is, the Chair and other members of the Legislature really don’t have a problem with how I dress, they have a problem with me standing on issues
CAPITOL UPDATE ALERT! We’re wrapping up Week 8 of the Arkansas General Assembly, and we’ve got a fast-paced breakdown of the biggest bills on the table! Tune in now for a quick, no-nonsense 15-minute breakdown with our Legislative Liaison, Mike Shnaekel. Don’t miss out on the latest from the Arkansas State Capitol!
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Harvey Beech, owner of Everyone on Time Safely and a leader with American Truckers United, to discuss the pressing issues facing America’s truckers. They dive into the growing challenges in the trucking industry, including government overreach, increased regulations, rising fuel costs, and
At the Swamp we call the State Capitol we expect Cottonmouths like Representative David Ray and Senator Missy Irvin to lead and vote for legislation that puts profits over people and takes away our rights and freedoms….I mean they are what they are. It’s disappointing when someone who promotes himself to be willing to hold
“A government big enough to give you everything, can take everything away.” Apocryphal words by a not very memorable President, Gerald Ford. But, seriously, don’t those words ring true! There seems to be a worldwide recognition today of just how prescient the Michigan Congressman, turned accidental President, was. Consider Gaza–oh dear can’t we just forget
Hey, Hardliners! Hardliners Update! Breaking Down the Latest Legislative Bills & Racing Updates 🏁 Special Guests: Tim Crawley returns to kick off the show with updates on HB1564 and HB1567, the latest developments in Arkansas racing legislation. Jimmie Cavin joins us to break down Senator 🔨Kim Hammer’s🔨 latest bills, SB209 & SB210, along with some
Lent, the most important Christian season of the year, officially began yesterday. With all the tumult and all the elation (depending on what side one may fall) it’s a good time to reflect on what is important in this world and the next. A bit of important background–I am a Catholic. My mother was Irish
Each morning my day begins with a bit of website bingo—searching about for interesting takes on daily events. The winner often surprises me. We all seem to do this, don’t we? Neighbors, friends and political sorts often ask what websites I go. So, I thought, today I would list and explain a few and I
Senator Alan Clark has introduced SB 189, a bill that has garnered national attention and inspired similar legislative efforts across multiple states. This legislation seeks to make ivermectin available over the counter, increasing accessibility for those who choose to use it. Ivermectin has a well-documented history of medical recognition. In 2015, the Nobel Committee honored
On February 24th I broke the news to you that a lawsuit had been filed against Person in Federal Court by attorney Matt Bishop on behalf of plaintiffs Felix Curry and Joey McCutchen. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19wYNCNhbU/ In early December, Curry was removed from his position of Head Football Coach at Fort Smith Northside High School. He then
Hey, Hardliners! Hardliners Update! We’ve made an exciting change on this LIVE episode of Saline Hardliners. Joining us in the studio is Tim Crawley, a veteran Arkansas Sprint Car racer and race track manager. Tim will provide an in-depth analysis of two recently introduced bills—HB1564 and HB1567—that could significantly affect motorsports facilities throughout Arkansas. What’s
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, we bring you a fast-paced, 15-minute breakdown of the latest legislative developments from the Arkansas State Capitol. As we close out the seventh of the 95th General Assembly, our Legislative Liaison, Mike Shnaekel joins Kandi Barnhill-Cox to provide key updates on bills. 🔹 Featured Bills: HB1564 – To
