Brenda Blagg
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BETWEEN THE LINES: Shoffner Gets One Thing Right
Martha Shoffner made one correct decision. She resigned as Arkansas state treasurer late Tuesday. Continue reading...
Colleges Unload On Gun Measure
College and university trustees are demonstrating a bit more sanity than the state Legislature when it comes to guns on campus. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Public Investment In Pre-K Works
With the field of gubernatorial candidates growing for 2014, here’s an idea: Why don’t one or all of you candidates focus on early childhood education as part of your platforms? Continue reading...
Emotions Still High Over Hog Farm
Reports out of Jasper indicate continuing outrage over the permitting of that huge hog farm near the Buff alo National River. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Expect Unexpected In Arkansas Politics
It is only May 2013, more than a year from the 2014 primary elections, when sure-to-be-pitched battles for nomination await. The general election will be even wilder. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: The Trouble With Constables
The obsolescence of constables has been argued in this state for literally decades with virtually no progress toward their elimination. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Lottery Scholarships Take A Loss
The lottery-funded state scholarship program has changed but continues to help deserving students go to college in Arkansas. Continue reading...
The Lingering Power Of Words
Words live long, particularly if they’re angry and written down. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: Session Ends; Arkansas Survives
In spite of themselves, Arkansas’ lawmakers managed to get the major work of the legislative session done. The Legislature actually finished on a positive note. Continue reading...
BETWEEN THE LINES: House, Finally, Backs Private Option
The legislative logjam broke Tuesday when the House of Representatives passed the “private option” to insure newly Medicaid-eligible Arkansans. Continue reading...
