This @johnbrummett@JimHendren1 exchange reminds me we all agree people should not have to work without pay & if Congress would just outsource the solution to this standoff to a bi-partisan AR committee chosen by Jim & @Matt_J_Shepherd we could at least get people paid for work.
Who controls state legislatures makes a huge difference in access to reproductive health. Here is just some of the legislation you should be following this year: https://t.co/MqxPf9FHs1
Let’s hear it for Minority Leader Blake, defending the people’s vote on @TBArkansas “No compromises. The people have voted on this. 68% of the people said, yes let’s raise the minimum wage, let’s do it gradually over four years....” (@charlesjblake) #arpx https://t.co/gzMCZAVV49
A shoutout to your favorite representative doing what he do...representing on @TBArkansas with @RobyBrock.
And as we celebrate MLK day in Arkansas remember that #threetern@charlesjblake started the movement to give MLK is own holiday.
https://t.co/ANAabqKrKB via @YouTube
My friends @Anointed08 & @tippi31 along with my baby love granddaughter on this very cold day at the MLK Marade because of a legacy that changed our nation and the world. “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This. Woman.
So grateful to serve alongside Rep. Scott @Anointed08 , always ready with sharp insight, authentic joy, and a perfectly-timed joke.
#arpx#ARLeg
“It is a direct affront to the will of Arkansas voters ...” said Rep. Clowney, “I guarantee when Arkansas voters voted in favor of a minimum-wage increase, they intended that for all Arkansas workers.”
#arpx#ARLeg
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In every session, one of the first pieces of legislation to be considered by the House is the resolution to adopt House Rules. Rules of the House guide members on everything from how a bill can be amended to when a member can ask a question.
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Yesterday, the New York state legislature voted to pass new bills allowing early voting, pre-registration for 16- and 17-year-olds, and consolidated state and federal primaries. They're great first steps to fixing our democracy. Congratulations to all, and let's keep going!
Arkansas Democrats responded to the governor's State of the State today by announcing their priorities for session. House Minority Leader @charlesjblake also discussed how they hope to get those considered. https://t.co/OaB1PYAhw5 #ARLeg#arpx#ARNews @kuarpublicradio
This year, 46 states begin their 2019 state legislative sessions in January. Stay updated with @NCSLorg’s interactive session calendar: https://t.co/MSN2cW37ll #NCSL
It was an historic day for swearing in black leaders in Pulaski County.
@rachel_herzog recaps the speeches + previews their terms:
Little Rock Mayor @FrankScottJr:
https://t.co/75nuQuKvOu
Pulaski Sheriff @Eric_S_Higgins + Clerk @ElectTerri:
https://t.co/3KpsT4hVKc #ARNews
When she was 17 she used her Girl Scout project to pass a law. Now at 19, @Cassandra4NH will pass even more laws as one of the youngest state legislators in the country.
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