Mike has a “bean bowl” that was a small cup of his grandma’s. He’s used it for a tasting dish for beans, soup, etc. for over 50 years. The other day he wanted me to taste something and brought it to me in that bowl. I was both honored and scared. I’ve already broke his mom’s wooden jelly spoon and his dad’s filet knife. I feel my days are numbered if I break the bean bowl.
Arkansas ranks f i rs t in the nation in election integrity, according to the most recent study by the Heritage Foundation.
Fr om r e viewing proposed healthcare rules to tracking revenue trends and conducting vital audits, it has been a busy and productive week at the Capitol.
The state Department of Human Services has contracted with experts at the University of Arkansas to update the current health care system, in order to fill the gaps in coverage for people who face the gravest health risks.
Every day, across Arkansas and our nation, human trafficking silently preys on the vulnerable, exploiting innocence and eroding lives. It is a crisis that hides in plain sight—within our communities, along our highways, and behind closed doors. In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives took decisive action to confront this scourge and protect those at risk.
The Spousal Unit and I were on the sofa watching Jeopardy Champions. It’s a game show where hand picked geniuses answer extremely hard questions: MIKE: Those people are just wired differently.
Let’s just get this out of the way: John Allen and I are creatures of habit, bonded by caffeine, chaos, and croutons. We lunch like it’s our job (and some days, it truly feels like the only part of our job we’re qualified for). Three to four times a week, we hit our rotation of local legends — Don’s, Dora’s, Kerley’s — and when it’s time for dessert, we do what anyone with functioning taste buds would do: Buttercream Bakery.
Each year on Memorial Day, Arkansans come together to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their dedication, and the deep debt of gratitude we owe to them and their families.