Bart Hester

1/13/2025 9:55:14 PM

Unveiling the Unknown: Arkansas Lawmakers Kick Off a Pivotal Session Amid Uncertainty in Core 2025 Legislative Goals

Unveiling the Future: Arkansas Lawmakers Kick Off a Pivotal Legislative Session As the Arkansas Legislature convenes for its 2025 session, the air is thick with anticipation and uncertainty. What wil...

1/6/2025 9:30:44 PM

Unlock the Adventure: Are You Ready to Dig Deep into the Excitement?

Unleashing the Power of Digging: A Deep Dive into the Art of Excavation Have you ever watched a construction crew work tirelessly, digging and moving earth, and wondered about the intricate world of ...

12/13/2024 11:01:46 PM

“Senate President Hester Faces Setbacks in High-Stakes Defamation Battle: What’s Next?”

Breaking News: Arkansas Senate President Hester's Legal Battle Heats Up! In a striking turn of events, Arkansas Senate President Hester has found himself embroiled in a defamation lawsuit that could ...

3/8/2024 1:53:03 AM

Corrections board member accused of covering up kid abuse must go, legislators state

Alonza Jiles (left) and Ted Suhl Brian Chilson A group of Arkansas legislators held an interview at the state Capitol Thursday to renew calls for Alonza Jiles to step down from the state Board...

11/24/2023 5:06:10 PM

Arkansas law compelling pro-Israel belief topic of New York Times story

Advocates of Palestine march in downtown Little Rock in October 2023 to protest the Israel-Hamas war. A 2017 Arkansas law that requires others, suppliers and speakers to pledge not to boycott I...

10/30/2023 8:57:28 PM

Popular Jewish author and thinker who resides in Israel to skip Arkansas over pro-Israel boycott law

Two titles by Nathan Thrall Conservative cancel culture canceled an opportunity for enlightenment in Arkansas Monday, warding off a go to from a leading author and scholar on the Israel-Palesti...

9/12/2023 11:29:02 PM

Senate committee takes no vote on FOIA bill after tense all-day hearing

Brian ChilsonRepublican Sen. Bryan King and Democratic Sen. Clarke Tucker join forces to oppose an attack on the state Freedom of Information Act. The first public hearing on the governor's effort ...

9/12/2023 8:14:12 PM

Who was on those airplane flights that led the governor to go into panic mode? Matt Campbell has answers.

MATTHEW CAMPBELL Mary Hennigan Matt Campbell, a lawyer whose Blue Hog Report blog site is more famous than ever now thanks to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, has found out the names of the guests...

1/9/2025 8:36:05 PM

State Senator Unveils Innovative Plan to Tackle County Jail Backlog—A Fresh Approach to Justice Reform!

Revolutionizing Justice: A Fresh Approach to Jail Backlogs in Arkansas As the challenges of overcrowded jails and lengthy backlogs continue to plague Arkansas’s justice system, one state senator is s...

1/2/2025 6:30:22 PM

Hot Topics for 2025: Arkansas Lawmakers Set to Debate Education, Maternal, and Mental Health Issues!

Hot Topics in Education and Maternal Health: The 2025 Arkansas Legislative Showdown As the 2025 legislative session approaches, Arkansas lawmakers are gearing up for a heated debate over two critical...

6/26/2024 7:38:18 PM

Defamation match against state Senate president modified to add constitutional challenge

AND SO, HE SHALL HAVE IT: State Sen. Bart Hester has actually reached the Finding Out phase. In an ironic twist, a libel fit that could have been avoided totally with a basic retraction has now...

3/1/2024 12:35:39 AM

Corrections board member Jiles rejects contacts us to resign, rejects accusations

Alonza Jiles (left) and Ted Suhl Brian Chilson Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday finally signed up with the chorus of Arkansas Republicans calling for the resignation of Alonza Jiles, a member of...

10/31/2023 4:11:00 PM

Is badgering a Jewish guy from Jerusalem the podiumgate interruption Sarah Sanders needs? She's trying it.

Gov. Sarah Sanders traveled to Las Vegas to speak at a Republican Jewish Coalition occasion. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas state Senate President Pro Tem Bart Hester (R-Cave Springs)...

9/14/2023 7:05:04 PM

Gov. Sanders signs tax cuts, FOIA cuts into law as special session ends

Sanders' yes men line up to praise her on completion of the unique session. The Arkansas House of Representatives accepted a federal government secrecy expense Thursday morning, the final product...

9/13/2023 2:10:45 AM

Sanders retreats on FOIA rollback, backs more restricted 'security' exemption

Brian ChilsonTHIRD TIME'S A CHARM: Sen. Bart Hester (R-Cave Springs) at a Tuesday committee hearing Gov. Sarah Sanders and Republican legislative leaders look to have actually deserted their push t...

9/12/2023 4:26:45 AM

Republicans rework anti-FOIA costs in face of opposition

Bart Hester Republican state legislators pressing Gov. Sarah Sanders' strategy to curtail the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act filed a new expense late Monday night after an earlier version ...

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Rising Tides and Greener Shores: The Dual Challenge of Container Traffic and Environmental Goals The bustling activity of ports often evokes images of economic prosperity and vibrant trade. However, ...

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