Rep. Davy Carter, R-Cabot, was elected House Speaker on Thursday. Considering that Rep. Charlie Collins, R-Fayetteville, arranged a meeting between him and other incoming Republican lawmakers at a restaurant owned by Rep.-elect Michah Neal, R-Springdale, it’s no stretch to say that NWA was vital to this outcome. Carter narrowly won election in a 52-45 vote over Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron. Carter needed 51 votes to win.
