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'Robert Moore'

Rep. Jeremy Gillam elected Speaker-designate

Rep. Jeremy Gillam has been elected Speaker-designate. Check here for all the details and updates.
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Surprise: Beebe appoints old, politically connected white guy to Highway Commission

Gov. Mike Beebe announced an appointment to the powerful, money-rich Arkansas Highway Commission this morning.
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Republicans want to bypass law, designate new speaker NOW

The Arkansas House of Representatives meets Friday to begin\ organizing for the next legislative session, most likely the first at which a Republican majority will be seated.

Buddy Johnson named House parliamentarian

Arkansas House Speaker Robert Moore today named Buddy Johnson, a House employee since 1985 and a former newsman, to be the parliamentarian to succeed Tim Massanelli, who retired last year.
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Settlement agreement filed on legislative expense lawsuit

A settlement agreement was filed today in the lawsuit over legislative expenses. The agreement will be presented for court approval at a hearing before Judge Chris Piazza April 3.

Profiles in courage — House leads on repeal of truck giveaway

I call attention to the Stephens Media roundup on the assortment of minor items remaining on the agenda for the fiscal session of the General Assembly only to underscore again the calm, sane and, by Arkansas legislative standards, brave leadership of House Speaker Robert Moore against that in the so-called upper chamber on the south end of the Capitol.
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Republicans attack Democrats on residency

Jason Tolbert digs into Pulaski tax records and finds House Speaker Robert Moore has claimed a homestead property tax exemption on a house in Pulaski County, though he represents a district around his hometown of Arkansas City and is registered to vote there.

Moore "communicating" with Beebe on redistricting

Speaker Robert Moore says he has been in communication with the governor's office regarding the issue of redistricting. He hopes for a resolution early next week.
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Moore: We should implement health care exchange

House Speaker Robert Moore took questions from the press after today's House session. He reiterated his desire to conclude business by April 1. Notable quotes: Moore said the legislature should go ahead and pass legislation to set up the health care exchange that will be required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. A bill designed to do just that failed in the House Insurance and Commerce Committee this morning.

Moore on tax cuts, severance tax

Robert Moore takes questions after the House session today.
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Legislative rundown

A summary of what happened today at the Arkansas legislature.

Legislative rundown

Arkansas legislature round-up for today.
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