A new state law that protects gun, ammo and fossil fuel industries from bleeding heart investors who aim to avoid funding homicide and environmental devastation went into effect this month.
Steve Cook
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Concerns over Senate ’emergency clause’ votes flagged long ago, former staffer says in LEARNS testimony
“I didn’t want anybody to be blindsided and come to staff and say, ‘Why the hell didn’t you tell us about this?'” Cook told the Arkansas Times.
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Attorney general seeks to bar legislative staff subpoenas ahead of LEARNS hearing
The attorney general aims to keep a key witness from testifying this week, seemingly arguing that allowing a retired Senate parliamentarian to testify about internal discussions could shake the very foundation of the American republic.
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Cook to Game and Fish
Gov. Mike Beebe named Steve Cook, of Malvern, to serve as a commissioner of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.