Legislature – Page 44 – Family Council

Bringing Pastors to the Legislature

Dec 17, 2012JerryLegislatureArkansas Legislature, Pastors

You may have seen recent news reports about our plans to bring pastors to the Arkansas Legislature when our lawmakers convene next year. Our goal is to see hundreds of ministers from multiple churches and denominations across Arkansas be present to pray with and serve our members of government.

Why do this? I’ve had several different people ask me that. What’s the point in bringing pastors to the Capitol? I have to answer that question by first saying what the point isn’t. (more…)

$21 Million in Cuts to State Budget Proposed

Feb 16, 2012JerryLegislatureArkansas Legislature, File Cabinet

As reported by Today’s THV, many conservative legislators are calling for $21 million in cuts to Gov. Beebe’s proposed $4.7 billion budget. Click here to read more about it.

Rep. John Hubbard Spends Night in Hospital, Returns to Capitol

Feb 16, 2012JerryLegislatureArkansas Legislature, File Cabinet

On Tuesday, Rep. Jon Hubbard (R-Jonesboro) was taken to the hospital by ambulance after experiencing shortness of breath, reports Arkansas News Bureau. He is now back at the Capitol, however, and doing just fine. It’s possible that he was suffering from dehydration.