During the recent regular session, the legislature referred three proposed constitutional amendments to Arkansas voters. One would limit terms of legislators to 12 years. Another would permanently extend a highway program that is now scheduled to expire in 2023. The…
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View from the Senate: Legislature Refers Term Limits Proposal to Voters
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Senate voted to refer to Arkansas voters a term limits amendment that would restrict future legislators to 12-year terms. Also, the Senate approved a Medicaid budget for next fiscal year, which is one of the most important appropriations in…
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View from the Senate: Arkansas Voters to Decide Up to Five Ballot Issues
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDepending on the outcome of legal challenges that are being considered by the state Supreme Court, Arkansas voters could decide five ballot issues at the November 6 general election. The legislature referred Issue One and Issue Two to the ballot…
by Caleb Talley As we move another week closer to Election Day, it’s time to examine yet another column-worthy ballot measure. For those who are following along, I apologize for making the both of you wait for my next issue.…
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Arkansas Lawmaker Term Limits to be Voted on in November
by Colton Faullby Colton FaullArkansas voters will decide whether or not they want shorter term limits for state representatives this fall. A recent ballot submitted by Arkansas Term Limits, a Ballot Question Committee advocating for stricter term limits for state representatives, was recently approved.…