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The Arkansas Project was launched in 2008 as a source for incisive commentary and reporting on Arkansas government, politics, media and more. In 2011, The Arkansas Project became an affiliate of the Advance Arkansas Institute. The Arkansas Project supplied daily commentary until 2019, but is now largely inactive.
David Kinkade was the chief writer and the editor of The Arkansas Project until 2011. After the site became affiliated with the Advance Arkansas Institute, Dan Greenberg was editor of The Arkansas Project until it became inactive in 2019. During that eight-year period, the writers for the site included Nic Horton, Marc Kilmer, and Caleb Taylor.
Talkin’ About Stuff With Paul Harrell
My weekly segment with Paul Harrell was an all-around swell time this past Thursday. We discussed developments surrounding the “church...
Nic Horton
Feb 3, 20131 min read
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Jerry Cox Weighs In On Pro-Life Developments!
Two bills of significant impact took steps forward in the legislative process at the state capitol today: one is Rep. Andy Mayberry’s...
Nic Horton
Jan 31, 20131 min read
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House Judiciary Committee Passes “Church Carry” Bill
This morning, the House Judiciary Committee passed “The Church Protection Act.” The bill now heads to the House floor. If it is...
Nic Horton
Jan 31, 20131 min read
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Senator Rapert Presents “Heartbeat Bill”
Senator Jason Rapert presented his “heartbeat bill” before the Senate Public Health Committee this morning. Essentially, the bill would...
Nic Horton
Jan 30, 20131 min read
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Rep. Bell Presents “Mileage Reimbursement Fairness Act”
Rep. Nate Bell (more affectionately known as “the Mena Gnome”) presented HB1044 or “The Mileage Reimbursement Fairness Act” before the...
Nic Horton
Jan 30, 20131 min read
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Why Government Should “Buy Chinese to Save A Nickel”
Senator Larry Teague (D-Nashville) has proposed a bill – SB54 – that would require the use of American-manufactured iron, steel, and...
Nic Horton
Jan 23, 20133 min read
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An Alternative View on Medicaid Expansion
In response to my piece last week about the perils of Medicaid expansion, I received an email from Rep. Reginald Murdock (D-Marianna). He...
Nic Horton
Jan 21, 20135 min read
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Let There Be Light!
More transparency is good for taxpayers. Perhaps the biggest achievement of the 89th General Assembly so far is the passage of a new rule...
Nic Horton
Jan 21, 20132 min read
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Senator King Files “Church Carry” Bill
Don’t mess with Granny — even at church. Senator Bryan King, as promised, has filed a bill to allow churches and houses of worship to...
Nic Horton
Jan 17, 20132 min read
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Math Over Emotion: Why Governor Beebe Is Wrong on Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion in a picture. When Governor Mike Beebe took to the podium on Tuesday for his “state of the State” speech to the...
Nic Horton
Jan 17, 20135 min read
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The Beebe’s Speech: “Everything is GREAT! No More Questions!”
Today, Governor Mike Beebe gave his final “state of the State” address to a joint session of the Arkansas legislature. The speech was...
Nic Horton
Jan 15, 20132 min read
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What Will Beebe Do?
Legacy: Whatever tales future tour guides tell about Gov. Beebe, none will be as scary as this portrait. For the first time since...
Nic Horton
Jan 14, 20133 min read
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The Legislature Is In Session. Yay.
Today, the illustrious and magnificent 89th General Assembly convened for the first time. New legislators were sworn in. Tears were shed....
Nic Horton
Jan 14, 20131 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Incoming Speaker Carter Seeks Tax Reform Debate
I recently sat down with incoming Speaker of the House Davy Carter to discuss his plans for the legislative session that begins on...
Nic Horton
Jan 10, 20133 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Senator Rapert Eyes Grocery Tax Elimination, Broad Tax Reform
For the latest interview in my “Advancing Arkansas” series, I sat down with Senator Jason Rapert (R-Conway) about his plans for the...
Nic Horton
Jan 9, 20134 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Rep. David Meeks Focusing on Medicaid Reform, State Sovereignty
My latest in a series of fantastic interviews with state legislators about their plans for the upcoming session (if I do say so myself)...
Nic Horton
Jan 2, 20133 min read
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The Top 10 Stories of 2012
Well, it’s New Year’s Eve so everyone’s doing those “year in review” type things, and we just can’t resist the urge to jump in....
Nic Horton
Dec 31, 20122 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Rep. Collins Aims for Gun Law Reforms
Rep. Charlie Collins The latest entry in our series of interviews with returning legislators, “Advancing Arkansas,” is a conversation...
Nic Horton
Dec 28, 20124 min read
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Merry Christmas From Your State Government: Church Carry, Planned Parenthood, & Supporting Isra
You’ve already heard a great deal about the vote on the Obamacare exchanges grant that happened this morning. But here are a few other...
Nic Horton
Dec 22, 20122 min read
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The Best of the Bad Obamacare Options for Arkansas
This morning, the Arkansas Legislative Council voted to reject a motion for separate examination of an $18.4 million grant to set up an...
Nic Horton
Dec 21, 20122 min read
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Arkansas Legislative Council Fails to Block Obamacare Grant
Health insurance exchange: Dr. Mike Beebe has the cure for Arkansas! By a vote of 28-17, the Arkansas Legislative Council — a committee...
Nic Horton
Dec 21, 20121 min read
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Arming Teachers, Texting Bans, & Um, That Other Thing
Today, I did my weekly segment with That Radio Host Guy who can’t remember what he’s supposed to be talking about from one segment to the...
Nic Horton
Dec 20, 20121 min read
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Government Wants to — Kill More of Us?
I have some very bad news, which will likely grieve you to your core as it did me: Rep. David Fielding (D-Magnolia) does not read The...
Nic Horton
Dec 19, 20123 min read
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Arkansans, What is Corporate Welfare Costing You?
$148 per person — that’s the amount of money, on average, that the state of Arkansas spends per year on corporate welfare, according to a...
Nic Horton
Dec 14, 20123 min read
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