A bill has been introduced in both houses of Congress that’s probably not going anywhere, but you might find it interesting because it would withhold paychecks from members of the House and Senate if they fail to pass a budget.

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If the question before state legislators is, “How much money should schools get?” then the answer the past few years has been pretty easy to predict: “More.”

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There was a noteworthy moment in Arkansas political history Tuesday at the Capitol.

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This column is being produced on an Apple computer for adequate wages in a safe environment.

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“Stronger” probably isn't the most accurate word to define the state of the union right now. “Challenged” would be better.

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Arkansas’ rivers are the equivalent of blood vessels leading to the Atlantic Ocean. One of those blood vessels, the Arkansas River, is in danger of developing a clot that would stifle barge traffic at great cost to users.

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There is only so much spending that any elected official can cut for the simple reason that Americans will not let them cut more.

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As a society, we’ve pretty much said to veterans, “Welcome home, but we’re not going to do a whole lot to welcome you here.”

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Outside researchers give Arkansas schools high marks, but not where it matters most and where schools have the least ability to make an impact — academic achievement and chance for success in life.

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Thought it might be a good time to update you on the Gentlemen of Knowledge.

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