Republican Attorneys General Association Arkansas PAC gave Leslie Rutledge, who chairs RAGA, $2700. There was just one problem with that.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Leslie Rutledge for Illegal Campaign Contribution from Organization She Chairs
S1:E3 Debris! Debris!! Debris!!!
Even if you take John Thurston at his word about the purpose of the boat, it’s still a pointless and unnecessary waste of money.
S1:E2 Gilligan Goes Shopping
When you have a swanky new boat, you need new gear worthy of that watercraft. Plus a bunch of other stuff. Oh, and plenty of flashlights. John Thurston loves him some flashlights.
Commissioner’s Island S1:E1
Why has Land Commissioner John Thurston spent over $30,000 on a fishing boat? For untrained staffers to fish for debris, maybe? That seems legit. (Narrator’s voice: It doesn’t, in fact, seem legit.)
An Open Letter to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Boston Globe has called on all newspapers to take a stand against the President’s attacks on the media. Why isn’t the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette taking part?
Ecclesia Uses the Term “College” Pretty Loosely
An abysmally low graduation rate and ACT scores should have tipped off legislators that Ecclesia was a weird place to send GIF funds.
Render Unto Caesar? Not In Benton County, Says Ecclesia College
Let’s Be Blunt: Bob Ballinger’s Suspicious Ties to Medical Marijuana Licensing [UPDATED]
If you’re trying to get into the marijuana business in Arkansas, Bob Ballinger and Travis Story have a deal for you!
The Curious Case of Bob Ballinger’s Side Hustle [UPDATED]
Bob Ballinger’s claims about doing a closing for Ecclesia College raise more questions than they answer. Let’s follow the paper trail.
Want to Create a “Good Jobs Magnet”? Implement Liberal Policies.
If Charlie Collins wants to build a “Good Jobs Magnet” in this state, he would do well to push for the kinds of things you find in — wait for it — more liberal cities.
Charlie & The Bullshit Factory
Rep. Charlie Collins keeps claiming that he’s turned Arkansas into a “Good Jobs Magnet.” He’s wrong, as even his supposed “proof” demonstrates.
Rep. Laurie Rushing Sued for Defamation, Infliction of Emotional Distress
Laurie Rushing falsely accused her son-in-law, a decorated U.S. Marine, of killing her daughter. Now that he has sued her for defamation, we’ll see if she’s so quick to continue spreading that lie to voters and constituents.