A lot is happening at the Arkansas Legislature. Here’s a quick look at some of the bills that have been filed and passed so far. GOOD BILLS PASSED S.B. 149 (Abortion): This good bill by Sen. Jason Rapert (R – Conway) prohibits abortion in Arkansas if Roe v. Wade is ever overturned. This good bill has been signed into law. Read […]
U.S. Supreme Court Says States Can Legalize Sports Betting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 14, 2018 On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that had generally prevented states from legalizing gambling on sports. Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement saying, “Any expansion of gambling is a bad thing. This court ruling sets the stage for states like Arkansas […]
Interim Report on Taxes Hints at Cutting Exemptions, Increasing Gambling Taxes
A week before Christmas, consultants for Arkansas’ Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force released an interim report analyzing the state’s tax structures. The report is some 180 pages long, and touches on everything from motor fuel taxes to K-12 education funding. The report does not make any final recommendations about tax policies, but it […]