INGRAM, continued from Page 34 A fair tax system that is balanced on sales, income and prop-
erty taxes will provide the long-term stability that business leaders value when making decisions about whether to locate or expand in Arkansas. Government has a role in securing our prosperity, from edu- cating our young people to protecting our most vulnerable, and from maintaining infrastructure to promoting the latest scientific research. In order for our elected leaders to properly balance the com- peting interests of all the various sectors of our economy, it’s essential that our political system be transparent and fair. Tat means the legislature needs to respond to several emerging
trends that threaten to distort the political process, such as the alarming growth in the amount of “dark money” contribu- tions to candidates for office and to the judiciary. Unless we bring our campaign finance laws up to date, we run the risk of losing control of our electoral and legislative processes to a privileged few special interests who go to great lengths to hide their identities. If they choose to influence the process, as is their right, it is reasonable to require them to do so publicly. All in all, the future of Arkansas is encouraging. Tirty years
ago we began making a series of investments in public educa- tion and we’re seeing the benefits. What’s exciting is that many more benefits are right around the corner.
2017 Regular Session Important Dates and Deadlines
Jan. 9, 2017 — Regular session convenes at noon Jan. 23, 2017 — Deadline to file retirement legislation and certain health care legislation Feb. 8, 2017 — Deadline to file constitutional amendments Feb. 27, 2017 — Deadline to file appropriation bills March 6, 2017 — Final deadline to file any legislation
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Joint Public Retirement & Social Security Programs
“B” Committees
• House State Agencies & Govern- mental Affairs
Committee Schedules Wednesday, Friday
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• Senate Public Health, Welfare & Labor
• Senate Revenue & Taxation • Senate Education • Senate Judiciary
“B” Committees
• House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs
• House Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development
• House City, County & Local Affairs
• House Insurance and Commerce • House State Agencies & Govern- mental Affairs
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• House Education • House Judiciary • House Public Health, Welfare & Labor
• House Public Transportation • House Revenue & Taxation
“B” Committees
• Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development
• Senate Insurance & Commerce • Senate City, County & Local • Senate State Agencies & Govern- mental Affairs
• Joint Budget Committee
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