One of my staff members, Josh Mesker, had a chance to talk with Sen. Sue Madison (D-Fayetteville) today. She has been the center of much attention recently concerning her controversial new proposal—repeal the lottery legislation.
Arkansas blogger Jason Tolbert has done everyone a service through his comprehensive lottery coverage on his blog, The Tolbert Report.
It’s tough to criticize the lottery if you are its champion. Lt. Gov. Bill Halter seems to be in this delicate spot now—especially since public confidence in the lottery has significantly declined. In this morning’s issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Halter admits that a few lottery salaries are too high, but goes on to defend the mistakes made so far.