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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.
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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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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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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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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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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Voter ID, Action Plan, & Cornball Brothers
Yesterday, I joined The Paul Harrell Program for our weekly segment on Arkansas politics, policy, and other stuff. We discussed Rep....
Nic Horton
Dec 14, 20121 min read
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Senator-Elect Bryan King Files Voter ID Bills
No doubt many of you remember our friend Representative Bryan King (soon to be Senator King) who has been raising awareness about voter...
Nic Horton
Dec 13, 20122 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Biviano Eyes Medicaid, Tax, Education Reforms
Yesterday I visited with state Rep. Mark Biviano (R-Searcy) for our Advancing Arkansas interview series, previewing the upcoming...
Nic Horton
Dec 7, 20123 min read
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To The Airwaves
Starting today, I will be doing a weekly segment on The Paul Harrell Program out of Jonesboro every Thursday at 5 p.m. We’ll be...
Nic Horton
Dec 6, 20121 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Rep. Lea Focused on Teamwork, New Tax Holiday
Part Two of our Advancing Arkansas series is an interview with Rep. Andrea Lea (R-Russellville). Rep. Lea, who is entering her final term...
Nic Horton
Nov 28, 20122 min read
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Advancing Arkansas: Rep. Nate Bell Aims For Ethics, Transparency Reforms
In 2013, Republicans will hold the top leadership position in the Arkansas House and Senate for the first time in modern history. It’s...
Nic Horton
Nov 26, 20123 min read
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Update: Carter Elected Speaker of Arkansas House
Update #2: Rep. Davy Carter has defeated Rep. Terry Rice 52-45 in the Speaker’s race. Davy Carter is the Speaker-elect and will be the...
Nic Horton
Nov 15, 20121 min read
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LIVE Arkansas Election Results
I’ll be updating this post throughout the night as election results trickle in from the Associated Press. Refresh your browser to get the...
Nic Horton
Nov 5, 20122 min read
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If You Need Her, Call Her (No Matter Where You Are)
Last Tuesday, I told you about Linda Tyler’s refusal to answer a few basic questions about LM Wind Power and her outspoken support for...
Nic Horton
Nov 5, 20121 min read
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Rep. King Pushes for Vote Fraud Investigation in Lee County
Voter fraud is a threat to representative democracy. Therefore, we follow this issue closely at The Arkansas Project. (Here are some of...
Nic Horton
Nov 2, 20121 min read
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Representative Tyler, I’ve Been Trying to Reach You
On October 4th, I called state Representative Linda Tyler for an interview. I reached her voicemail and requested a call back — to her...
Nic Horton
Oct 30, 20124 min read
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PROOF: Voter Fraud Does Not Exist in Arkansas (OK, But Only in East Arkansas)
As you read this story, I want you all to remember something very important: voter fraud does not exist in Arkansas. At least, that’s...
Nic Horton
Oct 29, 20123 min read
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How Much Has Obamacare Already Cost Arkansas?
With the election looming, the American Action Forum has released a fantastic new report that outlines the cost of implementing Obamacare...
Nic Horton
Oct 26, 20121 min read
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Brantley: Let’s “Talk About Facts” That Don’t Actually Exist!
Max Brantley is mad! Indeed, he’s downright furious. And why shouldn’t he be? Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan want to kill old people and take...
Nic Horton
Oct 16, 20122 min read
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Wood You Believe It: How Bureaucrats Are Splintering Economic Growth in Arkansas
Readers of this blog are familiar with the waste of millions of taxpayer dollars at Governor Mike Beebe’s Solyndra, LM Wind Power. The...
Nic Horton
Oct 16, 20123 min read
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Rep. Tiffany Rogers’s Double-Dipping Problem
San Diego Marriott, presumably not a branch office of Phillips Community College Service in the state legislature is a part-time job. The...
Nic Horton
Oct 15, 20124 min read
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