The Senate passed SB 242, my bipartisan measure to strengthen the laws against human trafficking. It expands expand the definition of human trafficking and imposes stricter sentences, making it punishable by up to 40 years or even life in prison. The bill allows victims to claim restitution and … [Read more...]

The state Capitol was the scene for some very good news when the governor, legislators and officials of the state Economic Development Commission announced that a steel mill would be built in northeast Arkansas that will hire about 525 workers. The plant will take about 20 months to build, and … [Read more...]