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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.
'The Empty Promises Of Arkansas's Medicaid Private Option'
If you want to understand the private option, you’ve got to read the newest paper from the Foundation for Government Accountability....
Nic Horton
Jan 22, 20142 min read
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Senator Irvin: I'm A 'No' On The PO
Senator Missy Irvin, one of the deciding votes for the ‘private’ option in last year’s legislative session, has issued a statement today...
Nic Horton
Jan 20, 20142 min read
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The Latest Private-Option Misfire: The Triggers That Can’t Be Pulled
The following is a guest post from Brenda Vassaur Taylor and Joe Maynard, founders of Conduit For Action: Remember the triggers? The...
The Arkansas Project
Jan 19, 20143 min read
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AACF: Working to Confuse Voters About the Private Option
The following is a guest editorial by Jonathan Ingram of the Foundation for Government Accountability: You may have seen the latest video...
The Arkansas Project
Jan 18, 20143 min read
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Cooper Wins, ‘Private’ Option Loses
After John Cooper crushed Steve Rockwell in Tuesday night’s special Senate election, Cooper told me, “Well, I think our opponent made...
Nic Horton
Jan 15, 20143 min read
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Cooper Defeats Rockwell In Landslide Victory
John Cooper and his wife Sue thank supporters after last night’s victory. Last night, Republican John Cooper defeated Democrat Steve...
Nic Horton
Jan 15, 20142 min read
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Jonesboro Sun Scorches Steve Rockwell
If you’re following the state senate race in Jonesboro (the election is in five days; early voting is underway now), you’ll want to read...
Nic Horton
Jan 9, 20142 min read
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Steve Rockwell’s Five False Claims About Medicaid Expansion
We learned something important about Senate District 21 candidate Steve Rockwell during his debate performance the other day: Rockwell...
Nic Horton
Jan 6, 20144 min read
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Will You Stand With Us For Freedom?
2013 was a historic year for the Advance Arkansas Institute. Not only did we work with lawmakers to reform government and bring integrity...
Nic Horton
Dec 30, 20132 min read
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The ‘Private Option’ Debate Gets Weirder
George Orwell once said that, in a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. At a Legislative Council hearing...
Nic Horton
Dec 23, 20133 min read
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Where In The World Is Steve Rockwell?
According to news reports — and a few campaign signs along northeast Arkansas highways — Steve Rockwell is the Democratic nominee for the...
Nic Horton
Dec 19, 20134 min read
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Meeks Speaks!
The following is a guest article from State Rep. David Meeks: Recently I was named a Friend of Freedom by the Advance Arkansas...
The Arkansas Project
Dec 18, 20134 min read
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Joint Performance Review Committee To Take Up U of A Audit Report
Since the last week’s Joint Audit Committee meeting, many have wondered whether the legislature will continue to look into the firing of...
Nic Horton
Dec 18, 20132 min read
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Senator Sample Speaks Out About U of A Audit, Rep. Hammer Responds
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette had a great summary over the weekend of what happened at the Joint Audit Committee meeting on Friday. You...
Nic Horton
Dec 17, 20136 min read
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Term Limits Camouflage
The debate over extending legislative term limits in Arkansas is only just beginning. Unfortunately, that debate has been diluted: in...
Nic Horton
Dec 17, 20134 min read
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Just Saying Hello (And Those Other Guys Suck!)
Last week, an email with the subject line “Just Saying Hello” went out to legislative supporters of the “private option”/Medicaid...
Nic Horton
Dec 16, 20134 min read
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So, Who Authorized Those Fat Raises For State Department Heads?
I wrote last week about Senator Alan Clark’s discovery that 49 state agency heads have received substantial raises — as much as $18,300...
Nic Horton
Dec 5, 20134 min read
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Who Are Arkansas’s Friends Of Freedom?
Rep. Westerman (left) receiving his award from AAI’s Greenberg. Today at the Capitol, 23 state legislators were awarded “Friends of...
Nic Horton
Dec 3, 20132 min read
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The Scorecard. It’s Coming.
Tomorrow is the big day you’ve all been waiting for — the unveiling of the Advance Arkansas Institute’s latest Freedom Scorecard! AAI...
Nic Horton
Dec 2, 20131 min read
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Term Limits Set To Take Center Stage In Upcoming Elections
If you’re an Arkansas voter, you will be asked in 2014 to vote up or down on a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend term...
Nic Horton
Nov 20, 20133 min read
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ACU Honors Arkansas Legislators For Defending Liberty
Last week, the American Conservative Union unveiled its “2013 State Legislative Rankings Guide” for Arkansas. In their report, ACU...
Nic Horton
Nov 18, 20131 min read
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Cooper, Rockwell Advance In Jonesboro Runoffs
John Cooper speaking with reporters after hearing the election results. Tonight, in the Jonesboro special Senate election runoffs, John...
Nic Horton
Nov 12, 20131 min read
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Rep. Farrer Outlines ‘Broken Promises’ Of ‘Private Option'
On Friday, State Representative Joe Farrer (R-Cabot) issued a statement on his Facebook page about the upcoming audit of the “private...
Nic Horton
Nov 11, 20132 min read
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REPORT: Medicaid Enrollment To Surpass Private Employment In Arkansas
Later this month, the legislature’s two Public Health, Labor and Welfare Committees will hold a joint meeting. At that November 18...
Nic Horton
Nov 8, 20132 min read
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