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Owning a home has always been part of the American Dream. But skyrocketing property values—and the higher property taxes that come with them—are turning that dream into a financial burden, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes.
Too many Arkansans who have scrimped and saved to pay off their mortgages now live in fear of losing their homes because of skyrocketing property tax bills.
At a time when state government is sitting on massive budget surpluses, politiciansin Little Rock seem to think a minor adjustment to your property tax bill is enough.
I don’t.
On five different occasions, I have voted to increase the homestead property tax credit and put more money back in the pockets of Arkansas homeowners. I’ll continue fighting for meaningful property tax relief.
In the next legislative session, I will join like-minded colleagues in working to further increase the homestead property tax credit and provide Arkansas homeowners—especially seniors on fixed incomes—the relief they deserve.
In a rural state like Arkansas, a reliable vehicle isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity for getting to work, taking the kids to school, and getting to the grocery store or the doctor.
Yet, under our current, outdated state laws, working families are hit with a hefty sales tax the moment they buy a used car over $4,000.
To make matters worse, most used cars have already been taxed when they were purchased new. The state is essentially double-dipping into the pockets of hardworking citizens who are just trying to keep a dependable car in their driveway.
In the next legislative session, I will introduce a bill to completely abolish the state sales tax on any used automobile selling for less than $10,000.
Inflation has ravaged the bank accounts of working families who don’t own stocks or live off trust funds. The least we can do is provide some tax relief on something that is essential for every family in Arkansas.
Arkansas is home to strong, close-knit communities where families value their quality of life. But right now, state laws prevent our cities, towns, and county quorum courts from having a real say when massive, noisy data centers and crypto-mining facilities set up shop next to residential neighborhoods.
Out-of-state tech companies have been allowed to exploit loopholes that can bring industrial noise, enormous energy demands, and added strain on the power grid into residential communities—while leaving local residents with little say over what happens in their own backyards.
I believe decisions about your neighborhood should be made by the people who actually live there, not corporate lobbyists in Little Rock.
In the next legislative session, I will introduce a bill to restore local control and give Arkansas communities the right to say “no” to data center developments.
Returning Power to Quorum Courts and City Councils: This bill will undo state overreach, restoring zoning and regulatory authority to locally elected leaders who understand their communities and their needs.
Enforcing Noise and Environmental Standards: Local communities will have the legal authority to set strict ordinances governing industrial noise levels and protect the peace and quiet of their towns, cities, and neighborhoods.
A home is often the most valuable asset a family will ever own. Arkansas homeowners should have the right to protect that investment.
Our seniors spent a lifetime building their savings, but scammers and high-pressure telemarketers increasingly target Arkansas retirees. In 2024 alone, Arkansans age 60 and older lost more than $27 million to elder financial fraud—often starting with a single deceptive phone call.
In the next legislative session, I will introduce a bill that:
Shuts Down Out-of-State Call Centers: Out-of-state telemarketers who aren’t fully vetted, licensed, and accountable to Arkansas regulators will be strictly prohibited from selling insurance over the phone to our residents.
Establishes a Senior “No-Cold-Call” Zone: Insurance companies and their agents will be prohibited from making unsolicited sales calls to Arkansans age 60 and older. No high-pressure tactics, no confusing policy traps, and no catching our seniors off guard.
This legislation will give our state the teeth it needs to punish bad actors. But we must also support the volunteers already fighting for our seniors. I am fully committed to backing the vital work of the Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP), which helps our seniors spot, track, and report healthcare and insurance fraud every day.
Arkansans who have spent a lifetime working and saving deserve protection from those who make their money by deceiving them.
Interstate 40 runs directly through House District 53. Every day, our families share that highway with thousands of tractor-trailers hauling freight across Arkansas and across the country.
Technology is changing the trucking industry, and some states now allow large commercial trucks to operate without a driver in the cab.
I do not support allowing driverless tractor-trailers on Arkansas highways.
When an 80,000-pound truck is traveling down I-40 at highway speed, I believe there should be a trained, qualified driver behind the wheel—someone who can respond when there is severe weather, road construction, debris, a mechanical problem, or an unexpected emergency.
In the next session of the Arkansas General Assembly, I intend to introduce legislation requiring a qualified human driver to be physically present in large commercial trucks operating on Arkansas highways.
Technology can assist professional drivers. But when it comes to safety on Arkansas highways, I believe a human being should remain behind the wheel.
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