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In this episode of The Paragould Podcast, we welcome Jeremy Wooldridge, CEO of Crowley's Ridge Development Council and District 1 Representative in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Public service runs in Jeremy's blood—his father was a longtime community leader who inspired him to give back. Now, Jeremy is leading efforts to improve communities, develop resources, and create lasting change in Northeast Arkansas. Tune in as we discuss his journey in leadership, the role of public service, and how local programs are making a difference. Whether you're passionate about community development, politics, or simply love hearing inspiring stories, this episode is one you won't want to miss!

Rep. Brian S. Evans serves as Speaker of the House for the 95th General Assembly. He is serving his fourth term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 68 which includes the city of Cabot, as well as portions of Lonoke County. For the 94th General Assembly, he served as Chair of the House Education Committee.  Speaker Evans is in logistics where he serves as President of L&L Freight Services, Inc.  He is the former Chairman of the Board of the Transportation Intermediaries Association. Speaker Evans previously served 10 years on the Cabot School Board.  He attended the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He lives in Cabot with his wife and two children.

rWotD Episode 2758: Hammer (surname) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Thursday, 21 November 2024 is Hammer (surname).Hammer is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:A. J. Hammer (born 1966), American television and radio personalityAngela Hutchinson Hammer (1870–1952), American newspaper publisherAnna M. Hammer (1840–1910), American philanthropist and temperance movement leaderAnthony Hammer, Australian actorArmand Hammer (1898–1990), U. S. physician, entrepreneur, oil magnate and art collectorArmie Hammer (born 1986), American actorBarbara Hammer (1939–2019), American film makerBeatrice Hammer (born 1963), French writerBernhard Hammer (1822–1907), Swiss presidentBob Hammer (1930–2021), American jazz pianist, composer and arrangerCaroline Hammer (1832–1915), Danish photographerCec Hammer (1926–2013), Australian rules footballerCharles Christian Hammer (1952–2004), American classical guitaristChristina Hammer (born 1990), German boxerChuck Hammer, American guitarist and composerDoc Hammer (born 1967), American voice actor, musician, writer and artistEdward E. Hammer (1931–2012), American engineer who was at the forefront of fluorescent lighting researchEllen Hammer (1921–2001), American historianEmanuel Frederick Hammer (1926–2005), American psychologist and authorEmerson Hammer (1856–1940), American politicianErnst Hammer (1884–1957), highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War IIErnest E. L. Hammer (1884–1970), American lawyer, politician, and judgeFred Hammer (1930–2020), Luxembourgian sprinterFrederic E. Hammer (1909–1980), New York politician and judgeFriedrich Julius Hammer (1810–1862), German poetHeathcote Hammer (1905–1961), Australian World War II generalJ. D. Hammer (born 1994), American baseball playerJan Hammer (born 1948), Czech-American musician, composer, and record producerJay Hammer (born 1944), American actorJohn Hammer (born 1935), founder of sporting competitions for older playersJon Ludvig Hammer (born 1990), Norwegian chess playerJørgen Hammer (born 1991), Norwegian association football playerJoshua Hammer (born 1957), American journalistJulie Hammer (born 1955), Royal Australian Air Force air vice marshalKim Hammer (born 1958), member of the Arkansas House of RepresentativesKristian Hammer (born 1976), Norwegian Nordic combined skierLance Hammer, American independent filmmakerLisa Hammer (born 1967), American filmmaker, actress, composer and singerMarion P. Hammer, American gun rights activist, president of the National Rifle AssociationMichael Hammer (disambiguation), multiple peopleMichael Armand Hammer (1955–2022), American philanthropist and businessmanMichael Martin Hammer (1948–2008), engineer and authorMike Hammer (diplomat) (born 1963), in the U. S. State DepartmentMoshe Hammer (born 1946), Canadian violinistPaul Hammer (1900–1978), Luxembourgian sprinter and long jumperPeter Ladislaw Hammer (1936–2006), Romanian-born American mathematicianReuven Hammer (1933–2019), Conservative Jewish rabbi, scholar, author and lecturerSarah Hammer (born 1983), American professional racing cyclist and two-time Olympic silver medalistSimon Christian Hammer (1866–1932), Norwegian writer and journalistVictor Hammer (1882–1967), Austrian-born American painter, sculptor, printer and typographerWill Hammer, pseudonym of William Hinds (1887–1957), co-founder of Hammer Film ProductionsWilliam C. Hammer (1865–1930), U. S. Representative from North CarolinaWilliam H. Hammer, founder Hammer & Co., South Australian photographersWilliam Joseph Hammer (1858–1934), American electrical engineer and aviator; president of the Edison PioneersZevulun Hammer (1936–1998), Israeli politicianThis recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:18 UTC on Thursday, 21 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Hammer (surname) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ivy.

Deborah Troillett is the former executive director for the Arkansas House of Prayer. She also served 22 years as a Mount St. Mary Academy teacher and administrator, with the last 14 years as president, ending in 2011.

Michael White joins me to discuss his run for Arkansas State House.S H O W  N O T E SCampaign SiteBallotpediaWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

William Asa Hutchinson II was born in Bentonville, AR in 1950. Attending law school at the University of Arkansas, Asa practiced as an attorney and businessman for 21 years. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan appointed Hutchinson as the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. At the age of 31, Hutchinson was the nation's youngest U.S. attorney. It wasn't until 1997 that Asa became an elected politician to the Arkansas House of Representatives, occupying his brother Tim's former seat, as a member of the Republican Party. In 2014, Mr. Hutchinson defeated his democratic opponent Mike Ross and became the 46th governor of Arkansas, serving from 2015 to 2023. Throughout his career, as has also served as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration and Undersecretary for the Border and Transportation Security division of the DHS under President George W. Bush. As a businessman, Asa has seen success with the founding of a consulting firm, Hutchinson Group, LLC., and through investments in an acquisition company in the homeland security industry.

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has served as a pilot in one of the elite aviation units in the world, the 160th Special Operations Unit. Additionally, he is the head of the planning commission and president of his local chamber of commerce, not to mention he is running for the Arkansas House of Representatives.  Jason Nazarenko is a real estate investor who has built an awesome boutique short-term rental BNB business. He has a wealth of knowledge about managing short-term rentals and building a niche short-term rental business. Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jason Nazarenko and his background [10:01] Differences between 2021 and 2024 [19:15] Jason's vision and goal in his business [26:07] Things that go as planned . . . and don't go as planned  [33:00] Using automated systems in the property [44:24] Baby steps in business [45:47] Running for office [55:30] Jason's advice to his younger self [56:30] Connect with Jason    Guest Links Websites – jasonnazarenko.com, potterblock.com    Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

Since 1965, the Voting Rights Act (VRA) has been integral to protecting people of color at the polls. But in recent decades, the strength of the VRA has been diminished by decisions like Shelby County v. Holder in 2013, and the subsequent influx of voter restrictions imposed by states. Despite this, there are ways we can fight back in the courts. Section 2 of the VRA prohibits voting practices and procedures that discriminate on the basis of race, color, or membership in certain language minority groups. It is the right of private individuals to challenge discriminatory voting practices and of organizations like the ACLU to support those who raise these challenges. But now, the right to bring these crucial cases before the courts is being threatened. On January 30, we received a decision from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals that it will not rehear Arkansas State Conference NAACP v. Arkansas Board of Apportionment, a case which challenges the Arkansas House district map for unlawfully stifling the voting strength of Black Arkansas residents. This decision upholds a 2022 lower court ruling in the case that radically concluded that voters may not sue to protect their voting rights under Section 2. This is unprecedented—more than 400 Section 2 cases have been litigated in federal court in the past four decades to protect the voting rights of racial and language minorities, and private plaintiffs have brought the vast majority of them. In today's episode, you'll hear from Barry Jefferson, Dorothy Nairne, and Khadidah Stone, three plaintiffs from Section 2 cases. They'll discuss their experiences challenging racially gerrymandered district maps in their respective states, what compelled them to take action, and how we can all be voting rights advocates. To learn more about redistricting, the cases we mentioned in this episode, and the ACLU's efforts to protect voting rights, click here: https://www.aclu.org/redistricting/redistricting-101#slide2

Since 2017, Jimmy Gazaway has been serving in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Before that he served in various positions throughout Northeast Arkansas. Most notably now, he was one of the primary leaders in passing the Protect Arkansas Act, which has the potential to reform much of the criminal justice system. 

Representative Vivian Flowers (D)Rep. Vivian Flowers is serving her fifth term in the Arkansas House. She represents District 65 which includes a portion of Jefferson County and Arkansas County.For the 94th General Assembly, Rep. Flowers serves on the House Education Committee and the House Insurance and Commerce Committee. Rep. Flowers also serves on the Joint Budget Committee.Rep. Flowers earned a degree in Political Science and Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She went on to earn a Master's Degree from the Clinton School of Public Service.She currently resides in Pine Bluff

I am fascinated by nuns and put them in a category all to their own, like royalty. That is why I am thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with Sister Deborah who is well-known for her 22-year career of excellence, as the teacher, principle, and president of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy, an all-girls high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sister Deborah has traveled the world. As a young nun she met Sister Teresa in India and, in her travels, roamed with a Buddhist monk. After retirement she traveled serving as a Sister of Mercy for the Americas. Today Sister is back in Little Rock as the Executive Director of the Arkansas House of Prayer on the campus of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Set in nature and dedicated to contemplative prayer and meditation this haven is a quiet place for peoples of all faith, and of no faith at all. As Sister Deborah says. “… It's the space that doesn't have an agenda.”

Join Roger in this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Arkansas State Representative David Ray. Roger and David discuss how TFAS inspired him to run for state representative in Arkansas, his crusade to eventually eliminate Arkansas' state income tax, the fight for school choice with Arkansas' Education Freedom Accounts, and the personal connections made when you represent 30,000 constituents. David Ray is a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He is also a consultant and communications strategist. David previously served as chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin from 2017-2020 as well as U.S. Senator Tom Cotton's communications director on his 2014 campaign. He is the former state director of Americans for Prosperity – Arkansas. David is an alumnus of the 2007 TFAS Public Policy and Economics program and earned a bachelor's degree in communication and political science from the University of the Ozarks. This year, David was named a Club for Growth Foundation 2023 Fellow.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org. To support future TFAS students like David, visit TFAS.org/support.Support the show

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Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the HeartlandHEADLINESThe Show MO Act Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/tax-incentives-for-concerts-and-filming-approved-by-missouri-senate/Arkansas House panel endorses Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' School Voucher SchemeFox News- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arkansas-house-panel-endorse-gov-sarah-huckabee-sanders-plan-overhaul-states-education-systemLIGHTNING ROUNDNebraskaLegislative Bill 169 would add protections for LGBTQ Nebraskans.Nebraska Examiner - https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/03/01/nebraska-lawmaker-continues-push-for-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-employment-policy/Senator Machaela Cavanaugh vows to filibuster until civility returns to state congress.Esquire -  https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a43094341/machaela-cavanaugh-nebraska-filibuster/Illinois$60 million in state OSLAD grants.Illinois.gov - https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26122.htmlIowaPublic universities would be banned from spending money on DEI under potential bill. Iowa Public Radio - https://www.iowapublicradio.org/state-government-news/2023-03-01/bill-to-ban-dei-spending-at-public-universities-advances-in-iowa-houseIowa legislators propose banning same sex marriage.NBC - https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/iowa-lawmakers-propose-ban-sex-marriage-rcna72759IndianaBook bans in state senate.NPR - https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-senate-bill-ban-books-prosecute-teachers-librariansTennesseeTennessee passes 1st anti Drag Show billCNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.htmlAnd lastly, speaking of drag showsTexas state Rep. Nate Schatzline, a former pastor behind anti drag show bill revealed to have dressed in drag, in public. Can't make this stuff up!My San Antonio - https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/texas-congressman-drag-video-17815829.php

Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the HeartlandHEADLINESThe Show MO Act Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/tax-incentives-for-concerts-and-filming-approved-by-missouri-senate/Arkansas House panel endorses Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' School Voucher SchemeFox News- https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arkansas-house-panel-endorse-gov-sarah-huckabee-sanders-plan-overhaul-states-education-systemLIGHTNING ROUNDNebraskaLegislative Bill 169 would add protections for LGBTQ Nebraskans.Nebraska Examiner - https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2023/03/01/nebraska-lawmaker-continues-push-for-lgbtq-nondiscrimination-employment-policy/Senator Machaela Cavanaugh vows to filibuster until civility returns to state congress.Esquire -  https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a43094341/machaela-cavanaugh-nebraska-filibuster/Illinois$60 million in state OSLAD grants.Illinois.gov - https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26122.htmlIowaPublic universities would be banned from spending money on DEI under potential bill. Iowa Public Radio - https://www.iowapublicradio.org/state-government-news/2023-03-01/bill-to-ban-dei-spending-at-public-universities-advances-in-iowa-houseIowa legislators propose banning same sex marriage.NBC - https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/iowa-lawmakers-propose-ban-sex-marriage-rcna72759IndianaBook bans in state senate.NPR - https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-senate-bill-ban-books-prosecute-teachers-librariansTennesseeTennessee passes 1st anti Drag Show billCNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.htmlAnd lastly, speaking of drag showsTexas state Rep. Nate Schatzline, a former pastor behind anti drag show bill revealed to have dressed in drag, in public. Can't make this stuff up!My San Antonio - https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/texas-congressman-drag-video-17815829.php

A terrifying story about a family who got morethan they paid for in an Arkansas House

This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy replay our interview with Kevin Kresse, prolific sculptor and visual artists, back to the microphone. Kevin's success continues to make big news. In recent years, he was commissioned to sculpt the bust of Helena, Arkansas's homeboy, singer and drummer: Levon Helm. And, before that, Kresse chiseled a 7ft, 1,300 lb. bronze statue of the famed US Army Ranger and war hero Gen. William O. Darby of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. But he didn't stop there. Since our last interview in 2017, Kevin's captivating sculpture of Johnny Cash has been selected as one of two pieces that will represent Arkansas in the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol. Learn about the extensive approval process Kevin's statue had to endure in the Arkansas House and in Washington, the fascinating process of rendering a three-foot clay model into an 11-foot bronze statue, and where you can see more of Kevin's artwork, from murals to sculptures, in central Arkansas.

In this recording from 2019, the Arkansas House debates the Convention of States resolution. Arkansas would become the thirteenth state to adopt our Article V application.

Ep 310 | Aired 9/2/2022 I am fascinated by nuns and put them in a category all to their own, like royalty. That is why I am thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with Sister Deborah who is well-known for her 22-year career of excellence, as the teacher, principle, and president of Mt. Saint Mary's Academy, an all-girls high school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sister Deborah has traveled the world. As a young nun she met Sister Teresa in India and, in her travels, roamed with a Buddhist monk. After retirement she traveled serving as a Sister of Mercy for the Americas. Today Sister is back in Little Rock as the Executive Director of the Arkansas House of Prayer on the campus of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Set in nature and dedicated to contemplative prayer and meditation this haven is a quiet place for peoples of all faith, and of no faith at all. As Sister Deborah says. “… It's the space that doesn't have an agenda.”

Representative Mary Bentley is serving her fourth term in the Arkansas House. For the 93rd General Assembly, Rep. Bentley serves on the House Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee, the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative & Military Affairs Committee, and the Joint Performance Review Committee. She represents District 73 which includes portions of Yell, Pope, Perry, and Conway counties. Winning the primary bid in May, Bentley is set to continuing serving the now District 54. Find more about Rep. Bentley here: https://www.facebook.com/bentleyforarkansas

Arkansas House, Senate sign off on income tax cut proposals; state Senate approves $50 million in spending authority for school-safety measures; Arkansas covid hospitalizations fall by 28, but death toll rises by 19; second suspect arrested in Pine Bluff murder-arson; Blue Man Group coming to Little Rock next month

This week we conclude our series of interviews from the meeting of the American Conservation Coalition, a right-of-center environmental organization and talk to someone you may have never heard of but should – Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas. Westerman used to be the Majority Leader of the Arkansas House and moved up to Washington by winning […]

This week we conclude our series of interviews from the meeting of the American Conservation Coalition, a right-of-center environmental organization and talk to someone you may have never heard of but should - Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas. Westerman used to be the Majority Leader of the Arkansas House and moved up to Washington by winning Tom Cotton's old district when he was elected to the Senate. A graduate of both Arkansas and Yale, he was an engineer and forester by for Mid-South Engineering Company and served as president of the Arkansas chapter of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. In the House he is the ranking member of the Natural Resources Committee and leads the GOP Caucus on environmental issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we conclude our series of interviews from the meeting of the American Conservation Coalition, a right-of-center environmental organization and talk to someone you may have never heard of but should – Rep. Bruce Westerman of Arkansas. Westerman used to be the Majority Leader of the Arkansas House and moved up to Washington by winning Tom Cotton’s old district when he was elected to the... Source

On this episode of the Tiger for Life podcast we hear from Ouachita graduate, lawyer, Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas State Representative for District 6, Matthew J. Shepherd ('98). Matthew shares how he navigates politics while putting people first, what he's most proud of so far in his time as a State Representative and Speaker of the House and his favorite Ouachita memories like his first date with his now-wife Alie (Hill) Shepherd ('99) at EEE 50's TWIRP night, being a Beta Beta baby in Tiger Tunes and learning lessons from his outstanding political science professors that have served him well in the House.

Ep 299 | Aired 6/3/2022 This week on Up In Your Business with Kerry McCoy we welcome Kevin Kresse, prolific sculptor and visual artists, back to the microphone. Kevin's success continues to make big news. In recent years, he was commissioned to sculpt the bust of Helena, Arkansas's homeboy, singer and drummer: Levon Helm. And, before that, Kresse chiseled a 7ft, 1,300 lb. bronze statue of the famed US Army Ranger and war hero Gen. William O. Darby of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. But he didn't stop there. Since our last interview in 2017, Kevin's captivating sculpture of Johnny Cash has been selected as one of two pieces that will represent Arkansas in the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol. Learn about the extensive approval process Kevin's statue had to endure in the Arkansas House and in Washington, the fascinating process of rendering a three-foot clay model into an 11-foot bronze statue, and where you can see more of Kevin's artwork, from murals to sculptures, in central Arkansas.

Ep 287 | Aired 03/11/2022 The Rev. Susan Sims Smith is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Center. Smith was a Jungian oriented psychotherapist for 25 years, and has been an Episcopal priest since 1999. She founded Seedwork, a project to teach people how to listen to wisdom from their dreams and from meditation. She spearheaded the foundation of the Arkansas House of Prayer, an interfaith center for prayer and meditation, and serves as a life-time board member. She started the Interfaith Center in 2011. The mission of the Interfaith Center is to reduce the hatred and fear among the world religions. It is a part of the Institute for Theological Studies at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Arkansas. The first year was used to learn more about the current interfaith work in the community. They engaged in a series of one-on-one meetings with leaders in congregations, schools and organizations who were involved in or interested in being involved in interfaith work. The Rt. Rev. Larry E. Maze, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, said, “Seldom have I known another person as dedicated to her own self-understanding and more willing to let that understanding be distilled into teaching in order to benefit others. She has remained a dedicated priest of the church even while pushing limits of belief and understandings. I heartily endorse her work.”

Arkansas House, Senate approve $6B general revenue budget; Hester chosen as GOP nominee for Senate president pro tempore; Arkansas COVID hospitalizations fall for 3rd day in a row; Parents drop mask lawsuit against Fayetteville schools

Alan Yarbrough, retiring Searcy County School District Superintendent, is running for the newly-drawn Arkansas House of Representatives District 27. The district includes Baxter, Izard, Newton, Searcy, and Stone counties. A 30+ years rural, public educator, Yarbrough's vision includes improving educational and career training opportunities for students, and creating easier access to quality healthcare and mental health services. For more information, visit www.yarbrough4arkansas.com

#024.  Gigi Gabriel is the Education and Outreach Manager at Alzheimer's Arkansas. Her caregiving journey began around 10 years ago, when she became a caregiver to her mother with Younger Onset Alzheimer's. She was a Pastry Chef, under 30 with small children at home. Like many caregivers, she made the decision to leave her career to care for her mother. The past few years, she has been very active with the Alzheimer's Association, Arkansas Chapter. She has served as Mission Chair for the walk and is currently the AIM Ambassador. She was also chosen to speak about her caregiving experience at their yearly forum in Washington, DC. Through AIM, she was able to testify in front of the Arkansas House and Senate about her experience as a caregiver. The bill passed, and now we have bill HB1434- it creates an Alzheimer's and dementia advisory council which provides the implementation of a state Alzheimer's plan. Her passion to help caregivers brought her to Alzheimer's Arkansas, where she continues to educate and advocate for caregivers.Gigi Gabriel, CDPAlzheimer's ArkansasEducation and Outreach Manager201 Markham Center Dr.Little Rock, Ar 72205P: 501-224-0021 ext.202Alzark.orgTheba's website Theba's Youtube channel

1911, Arkansas House bill 79, Act 320 also known as the “one-drop rule.” This law had two goals: it made interracial “cohabitation” a felony, and it defined as “Negro” anyone “who has…any negro blood whatever,” thus relegating to second-class citizenship anyone accused of having any African ancestry. “The first 23 Black congressmen were Republican.” It is mostly accurate that the Republican Party formed to oppose the extension of slavery, although up until the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Abraham Lincoln and other Republicans pledged not to interfere with slavery in states where it existed. And the first 23 African Americans in Congress did belong to the Republican Party, due to the GOP's support of voting rights and the Democratic Party's embrace of white supremacy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/according-2-b-matthews/support

Arkansas House Speaker Mathew Shepard talking about college athletes getting paid 4-26-2021 by 103.7 The Buzz

On this week’s edition, we talk about the potential impact of cold weather on one grower’s peach crop, we hear from the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives about agriculture-focused legislation, and we get an update on other happenings at the state legislature from Arkansas Farm Bureau’s own Jeff Pitchford.

On this week’s edition, we talk about the potential impact of cold weather on one grower’s peach crop, we hear from the Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives about agriculture-focused legislation, and we get an update on other happenings at the state legislature from Arkansas Farm Bureau’s own Jeff Pitchford.

Arkansas adds 352 new coronavirus cases, the most since March 16th; Arkansas House votes to establish program to fund private school scholarships; Russellville superintendent placed on paid leave ahead of June 30th contract termination; Maskless man arrested at Razorback football game pleads guilty; Arkansas to commemorate "Johnny Cash Day"

In our local news today: a house fire was fatal to a Conway County man; the Russellville superintendent was placed on administrative leave; we'll update you on COVID in Conway & Perry Counties; we'll have an update on the SCCSD; Arkansas House approves the Medicaid expansion; we'll check sports, and visit with Frank Ross and Hannah Jones about a benefit event for Robert Majors.

Bill falls short for 4th time in Arkansas House; Rental protection legislation gains momentum; Former chairman of Quapaw Nation charged with embezzlement; 3 dead in Van Buren shooting

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Atheists no longer have to swear an oath to God in order to vote in Alabama. (1:30) — An anti-LGBTQ official in Alabama dropped his future Senate bid after his mistress revealed their taped conversations. (8:19) — Tennessee Republicans are removing a ban on priests holding office… but not the part banning atheists from the same thing. (16:54) — Tennessee's Lt. Gov. found a clever way to block a bill making the Bible the Official State Book. (25:52) — Texas wants lawyers for fetuses. (29:05) — The Arkansas House passed a bill permitting the teaching of Creationism in science class. (32:56) — Jerry Falwell, Jr. told people to get vaccinated to own the libs. (37:05) — A New York GOP official resigned after claiming gay people on an island would die in a few decades. (40:36) — A Kentucky tax preparer is openly refusing to work with gay couples. (46:46) — Creationists are mad that “higher standards” in science education mean not teaching Creationism. (50:33) — This is a weird reason to not like Morgan Freeman. (1:05:20) — The president of the Mormon Church said people with religious doubts are “lazy learners.” (1:13:09)

The Arkansas House and Senate hit a new low this week advancing legislation criminalizing EXISTING AND FUTURE gender-affirming healthcare for minors-  making their newest abortion restriction look mild. BUT THE PIECE (OF SHITE) DE RESISTANCE is the deep dive we do into the shallow end of the talent pool and review the latest anti-abortion film, “Roe v. Wade.”  AAF writer and comedian Molly Gaebe joins as we break down this hyperbolic fact-free-for-all, the brainchild of bloviating zygote fetishist Nick “Don't let the rampant misogyny distract from the antisemitism”  Loeb. If you must watch this, HAVE A DRINK. Zero stars- that's our rating and the number of quality actors who participated in this dreck.  Gathered in the Sleeper Cell: Moji Alawode-El @mojilocks Lizz Winstead @lizzwinstead Marie Khan @mkhanj  Special Guest: Molly Gaebe @MollyGaebe Follow us on Twitter! @accessforce Quick Hit Arkansas Crucified Transcare and Added Duplicate Abortion Restrictions Trans healthcare bansDoubling up on ambulatory requirements  Meaty Story A conservative man made a movie about abortion! Because who should own this narrative? We are joined by Molly Gaebe, AAF staff writer, comedian AND co-host of Nevertheless She Existed, a badass podcast! The four of us watched Roe v. Wade SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO- you are welcome. Nick Loeb, keep telling yourself lies Six Degrees Can Lizz tie Chet Hanks OR his White-Boy-Summer to Abortion?  All the housekeeping Write a review / give us 5 stars - it's the best way for our podcast to reach more people!Follow us on social @accessforce on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/tikok and YouTubeEmail us at podcast@aaforce.org! Edited by Brad Pearson, theme song by Cory Eischen, The Purple Xperience DONATE TO Abortion Access Force/Feminist Sleeper Cell pod!!!! MAY THE ABORTION ACCESS FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Following last week's General Election, Republicans continue to hold a majority in both the Arkansas House and Senate. Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business and Politics , and John Brummett, a political writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , discuss what that means for the few Democrats in the legislature, as well as the upcoming redistricting in the state.

It's a noisy world out there!  Sister Deborah Troillet, Executive Director of the Arkansas House of Prayer, joins us to talk about silence as our gateway to divine peace and wisdom.  Silence is a gift for all of us... you only have to se...

Hawley Woods of Johnson is a Democrat running in District 88 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Woods is a small business owner who operates a pet-sitting and personal assistance service. Woods is challenging Republican incumbent Clint Penzo of Springdale in the District 88 race. Penzo did not respond to our requests for a recorded interview.

Hawley Woods of Johnson is a Democrat running in District 88 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Woods is a small business owner who operates a pet-sitting and personal assistance service. Woods is challenging Republican incumbent Clint Penzo of Springdale in the District 88 race. Penzo did not respond to our requests for a recorded interview.

John Carr of Rogers is a Republican candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Carr is an independent information technology consultant. Carr faces Democrat Jené Huffman-Gilreath for the District 94 House seat.

Jené Huffman-Gilreath of Rogers is a Democratic candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Huffman-Gilreath is shared services manager for Rogers Water Utilities. Huffman-Gilreath faces Republican John Carr for the District 94 House seat.

John Carr of Rogers is a Republican candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Carr is an independent information technology consultant. Carr faces Democrat Jené Huffman-Gilreath for the District 94 House seat.

Jené Huffman-Gilreath of Rogers is a Democratic candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Huffman-Gilreath is shared services manager for Rogers Water Utilities. Huffman-Gilreath faces Republican John Carr for the District 94 House seat.

Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs is a Democratic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Bennett-Spears is a marketing and events director at a restaurant. Bennett-Spears faces Republican Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs.

Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs is a Republic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Lundstrum is a former teacher who now operates residential and commercial rentals. She first took office in 2015 and is seeking her fourth term. Lundstrum faces Democrat Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs.

Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs is a Democratic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Bennett-Spears is a marketing and events director at a restaurant. Bennett-Spears faces Republican Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs.

Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs is a Republic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Lundstrum is a former teacher who now operates residential and commercial rentals. She first took office in 2015 and is seeking her fourth term. Lundstrum faces Democrat Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs.

Jon Comstock of Rogers is a Democratic candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Comstock is an attorney and mediator who previously served as legal counsel to Walmart Stores Inc. He served an appointed term as a circuit court judge in the 19th Judicial District West. District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election. Comstock faces Republican Josh Bryant for the District 96 post.

Daisy Bonilla of Bentonville is a Democrat candidate for District 93 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 93 can be found here. Bonilla is a licensed social worker in the mental health field. She faces Republican Jim Dotson of Bentonville. Dotson declined to be interviewed.

Jon Comstock of Rogers is a Democratic candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Comstock is an attorney and mediator who previously served as legal counsel to Walmart Stores Inc. He served an appointed term as a circuit court judge in the 19th Judicial District West. District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election. Comstock faces Republican Josh Bryant for the District 96 post.

Josh Bryant of Rogers is a Republican candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Bryant has served since 2014 as the elected justice of the peace serving District 2 on the Benton County Quorum Court. He’s a former U.S. Marine and is a partner in a Northwest Arkansas construction company. District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election. Brant faces Democrat Jon Comstock for the District 96 post.

Daisy Bonilla of Bentonville is a Democrat candidate for District 93 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 93 can be found here. Bonilla is a licensed social worker in the mental health field. She faces Republican Jim Dotson of Bentonville. Dotson declined to be interviewed.

Josh Bryant of Rogers is a Republican candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. Bryant has served since 2014 as the elected justice of the peace serving District 2 on the Benton County Quorum Court. He’s a former U.S. Marine and is a partner in a Northwest Arkansas construction company. District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election. Brant faces Democrat Jon Comstock for the District 96 post.

Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown is a Democratic candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Sharp is a retired nurse who co-founded the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Sharp faces Republican incumbent Charlene Fite of Van Buren.

David Whitaker of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 85 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Whitaker is an attorney and veteran of the Air Force. He was first elected to the House in 2013. Whitaker faces Republican Brian Hester of Farmington. Hester declined to participate in an interview.

Charlene Fite of Van Buren is a Republican candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 80 can be found here. Fite is a retired school psychology specialist who has served in the House since 2013. Fite faces Democrat Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown.

Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown is a Democratic candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Sharp is a retired nurse who co-founded the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. Sharp faces Republican incumbent Charlene Fite of Van Buren.

Charlene Fite of Van Buren is a Republican candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 80 can be found here. Fite is a retired school psychology specialist who has served in the House since 2013. Fite faces Democrat Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown.

David Whitaker of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 85 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Whitaker is an attorney and veteran of the Air Force. He was first elected to the House in 2013. Whitaker faces Republican Brian Hester of Farmington. Hester declined to participate in an interview.

Megan Godfrey of Springdale is a Democratic candidate for District 89 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 89 can be found here. Godfrey is an educator and English language specialist. She first took office in the House in 2019. Godfrey faces Republican Jed Duggar of Springdale. Duggar did not respond to repeated requests for an interview.

In Episode 111 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) of Arkansas' 4th Congressional District. They chatted about the history of forest management in the US, how to manage wildfires, the congressman's legislative priorities, his love of duck hunting, why free market environmentalism is the future, and more. Here's Westerman's Bio: U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is a Hot Springs native currently serving his third term as representative from the Fourth District of Arkansas, having first been elected in 2014. Westerman serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he is Ranking Member of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee. Westerman also serves on the Minority Whip Team under the leadership of House Minority Whip Steve Scalise. Prior to serving in Congress, Westerman was elected to two terms in the Arkansas General Assembly, where he was the state’s first Republican House Majority Leader since Reconstruction following the 2013 GOP takeover of the Arkansas House of Representatives. An engineer and forester by trade, Westerman worked for 22 years at Mid-South Engineering in Hot Springs. He was named Engineer of the Year by the Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers in 2013. A 1990 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Westerman was a four-year walk-on member of the Razorback football team. He was awarded the Outstanding Young Alumni Award in 2005 and the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012. Westerman is also a graduate of Yale University, earning a Master of Forestry degree in 2001. Westerman lives in Hot Springs with his wife, Sharon, and their four children. He enjoys hunting and fishing. Follow the Congressman on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Visit his Congressional website or check out his re-election website. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support

Jim Hendren of Gravette is a Republican candidate in District 2 for the Arkansas Senate in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. A map of District 2 can be found here. Hendren is owner of a plastics company and is a military veteran. Prior elective office includes the Gravette School Board and the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He’s been in the state Senate since 2013 and currently serves as the Senate’s president pro tempore. Hendren faces Democrat Ryan Craig of Prairie Grove. Craig has not responded to repeated emails and phone calls.

Clowney hopes for re-election to District 86 House seat Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 86 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 86 can be found here. Clowney is educated as an attorney and educator. She was first elected to the House in 2018. Clowney faces Republican John La Tour of Springdale. La Tour declined to participate in an interview.

Megan Godfrey of Springdale is a Democratic candidate for District 89 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 89 can be found here. Godfrey is an educator and English language specialist. She first took office in the House in 2019. Godfrey faces Republican Jed Duggar of Springdale. Duggar did not respond to repeated requests for an interview.

Jim Hendren of Gravette is a Republican candidate in District 2 for the Arkansas Senate in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. A map of District 2 can be found here. Hendren is owner of a plastics company and is a military veteran. Prior elective office includes the Gravette School Board and the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He’s been in the state Senate since 2013 and currently serves as the Senate’s president pro tempore. Hendren faces Democrat Ryan Craig of Prairie Grove. Craig has not responded to repeated emails and phone calls.

Kelly Ross Krout of Lowell is a Democratic candidate for District 90 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 90 can be found here. Krout is an author of children’s books and a graduate student in social work. Krout faces Republican Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs. Underwood declined to participate in an interview.

Delia Haak of Benton County near Gentry is a Republican candidate for District 91 in the Arkansas House of Representative. A map of District 91 can be found here. Haak is former director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and an appointed member of the state’s Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Haak faces Democrat Nick Jones of Centerton. Jones did not respond to repeated request for an interview.

Kelly Ross Krout of Lowell is a Democratic candidate for District 90 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 90 can be found here. Krout is an author of children’s books and a graduate student in social work. Krout faces Republican Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs. Underwood declined to participate in an interview.

Clowney hopes for re-election to District 86 House seat Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 86 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 86 can be found here. Clowney is educated as an attorney and educator. She was first elected to the House in 2018. Clowney faces Republican John La Tour of Springdale. La Tour declined to participate in an interview.

Delia Haak of Benton County near Gentry is a Republican candidate for District 91 in the Arkansas House of Representative. A map of District 91 can be found here. Haak is former director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and an appointed member of the state’s Pollution Control and Ecology Commission. Haak faces Democrat Nick Jones of Centerton. Jones did not respond to repeated request for an interview.

Good morning, I'm Steve White and these are the top headlines from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. It will be rather cloudy in central Arkansas today, with a high of 65 and a low tonight of 55. Our top story: Longtime civil-rights attorney and state legislator John Walker died yesterday morning at his home. This announcement comes from the Pulaski County coroner’s office. He was 82. Walker, of Little Rock, was serving his fifth term in the Arkansas House at the time of his death.

In this episode, Jessica discusses the ever-evolving proper role of government versus the growing role of technology in our day-to-day lives. Specifically, she dives into the State of Arkansas’ initiative to ban companies from requiring microchipping as an condition of employment.   Arkansas House votes to ban forced microchipping of workers - January 2019 Stephen Meeks on the bill purposeOpposition from Mary Bentley, business community Washington Times Opinion: Microchipping employees, the next terrible technology waveMicrochipping Employees: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?Outlawing microchipping humans not so far-fetched, Nevada senator says

| Ep. 122 | 1 - 11 - 19 The Rev. Susan Sims Smith is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Center. Smith was a Jungian oriented psychotherapist for 25 years, and has been an Episcopal priest since 1999. She founded Seedwork, a project to teach people how to listen to wisdom from their dreams and from meditation. She spearheaded the foundation of the Arkansas House of Prayer, an interfaith center for prayer and meditation, and serves as a life-time board member. She started the Interfaith Center in 2011. Learn more at https://www.flagandbanner.com/radio-show/susan-sims-smith-122.asp

Kelly speaks with two newly-elected state legislators: Jennifer Longdon, who was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in District 24 (00:30-13:56); and Nicole Clowney, who was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 86 (14:37-27:29). Both are long-time activists in the gun violence prevention community. Longdon is a gun violence survivor and activist, and Clowney was the the founding leader of the Northwest Arkansas group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

Kelly speaks with two newly-elected state legislators: Jennifer Longdon, who was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in District 24 (00:30-13:56); and Nicole Clowney, who was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 86 (14:37-27:29). Both are long-time activists in the gun violence prevention community. Longdon is a gun violence survivor and activist, and Clowney was the the founding leader of the Northwest Arkansas group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

As a nurse I have spent over 20 years in my professional career caring for my community and the people I serve. It is now time to care for the state of Arkansas and district 95 serving as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Becoming a nurse and then a nurse practitioner was an answer to a calling to reduce suffering through compassionate care and service to work to improve the lives of individuals in my community and practice. Running for state office is again an answer to a call to now work to improve the lives of many.You can find out more about Celeste Williams from her campaign website, campaign Facebook page, and you can donate to her campaign and follow her on Twitter

Ray Hoffman introduces Darrin Williams. Darrin Williams practices capitalism in places where capitalism is sorely needed — some of the poorest towns and neighborhoods of Arkansas and Mississippi, particularly in the Mississippi Delta. Darrin Williams left a promising career in law and politics to be the CEO of Little Rock-based Southern Bancorp, a bank on a mission, a mission to create economic opportunity. To learn about Darrin Williams, it may be best to go back about three decades.     Key Takeaways: [:51] Darrin Williams was student body president at Little Rock Central High School. Governor Bill Clinton named him to a school advisory board. In high school, Darrin never had the intention to become CEO of a bank. His sights were on the law, and initially, he practiced law with an interest in politics. [1:42] At the age of two weeks, Darrin was adopted. His father was 55 and his mother was in her late 40s, so they were much older than his friends’ parents when he was growing up. A lawyer handled the adoption and continued to serve as the family’s lawyer through Darrin’s teens. He was a role model for Darrin. [2:11] In 2014, Darrin was President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He still had no interest in joining a bank. He had been a securities litigation attorney on the plaintiff’s side, suing banks in class action litigation. [3:10] Now that he is in the CEO position, it has been a wonderful opportunity. Southern Bancorp is a community development financial institution. Their focus is really on serving underserved communities. They lift communities and individuals to build their net worth. [4:06] Darrin is very focused on service. It is what drew him to law to start with, and now to a financial institution. He credits his minister father and schoolteacher mother with guiding his direction in a life of helping others. [5:20] Darrin believes he hit the parent lottery. He learned proper manners in a traditional upbringing. [6:03] As a young attorney, Darrin became chief of staff for Mark Pryor, the Arkansas State Attorney General elected in 1998. Darrin led a group of dedicated public servants who really cared about their clients. He witnessed practicing law from a client-focused perspective. [6:39] Darrin sees his time on the Attorney General’s staff as being significant preparation for becoming a CEO. [7:17] In 2012, Darrin learned about Southern Bancorp, Inc. when they approached him to discuss becoming CEO. He turned them down at the time in favor of continuing to practice law. However, he wanted to help and he joined the holding company board of directors. [7:58] As a board member, Darrin helped initiate the search for CEO. He did not know that six months later he would become the CEO. [8:20] Through his church, Darrin led a financial principles class, where he worked to help people understand how to be good stewards of their money. This experience also led him to see that so many people struggle financially unnecessarily because they don’t have the skills and resources, and were never taught how to use money well. [9:01] Darrin observed people were having significant improvements in their financial lives from taking the class, and Darrin thought he would like to teach about money full-time. When the CEO job was offered to him and Darrin turned it down, his wife reminded him of what he had said he wanted. He decided to take the CEO position. [9:36] Darrin talks about how a community development financial institution operates. By law, they have to commit to doing 60% of their activity in low-to-moderate income census tracts. Southern Bancorp primarily focuses on rural communities in the mid-south or poor urban areas, where other banks choose not to go. [11:16] In 16 of their markets, Southern Bancorp is either the only one or one of only two financial institutions offering access to capital in the community. [11:36] Studies show that the further away a business moves from capital and credit, the more they pay for capital and credit. [11:57] Darrin explains how Southern Bancorp's being one of two financial institutions leads to success for client businesses. He gives an example of their work in one community, and the programs they run and sponsor, even bringing a charter school to augment a failing school system. [13:39] In spite of the mass consolidation of banks, Southern Bancorp is in growth mode. They note where they are needed and they grow there. At every Southern Bancorp location, they have opportunity centers to meet the customers where they are. They have very skilled credit counselors. This is a free service, even to non-customers. [15:02] For the last 13 years, Southern Bancorp has provided free tax preparation services for thousands of customers. They make sure low-income people who qualify for the earned income tax credit know about it and apply for it. [15:53] Now you understand about Southern Bancorp being a bank on a mission? This is capitalism.     Mentioned in This Episode: Southern Bancorp Mark Pryor Stephens.com This Is Capitalism

Host Matt DeCample is joined in the Radio CALS studio by Gabe Holmstrom. Holmstrom is the Executive Director of the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, a nonprofit group that advocated for planning, legislation, transportation, economic development and numerous public and private initiatives to improve downtown Little Rock. Holmstrom previously served as chief of staff to the Arkansas House of Representatives, and handled public affairs for Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods after a decade in state and federal government and politics. He has also served as an aide to former Cong. Marion Berry. Holmstrom lives downtown in the Governor's Mansion Historic District and is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He is a member of the Arkansas State Board of Finance and board member of the Quapaw Quarter Association.

Vantage Point – Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance. Allen W. Kerr was appointed Arkansas Insurance Commissioner in 2015, by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Prior to his appointment, Kerr served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives. In the Arkansas General Assembly, Kerr served as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Retirement and Social Security Programs,...

Vantage Point – Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance. Allen W. Kerr was appointed Arkansas Insurance Commissioner in 2015, by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Prior to his appointment, Kerr served three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives. In the Arkansas General Assembly, Kerr served as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public Retirement and Social Security Programs, […]