The “no” vote of Rep. Justin Harris, R-West Fork, against the so-called “fetal heartbeat” anti-abortion bill surprised a lot of people. Monday night, Harris gave his reason: The bill was amended to allow abortions if tests show the fetus is unlikely to live. Harris said that, before he was born, he was a fetus unlikely [...]
View Post abortion, Justin HarrisRep. Justin Harris said today it is “wrong” for the state to pay a surprise visit to his West Fork preschool, Growing God’s Kingdom, in the next 30 days. Harris, a Republican in his first two-year term, said the Department of Human Services should wait until the new rules on teaching religion at schools are [...]
View Post Amy Webb, Johnny Key, Justin HarrisNorthwest Arkansas legislators were on the social media site Twitter this morning, noting that Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe’s proposed budget includes no cost-of-living increase for state employees. Rep. Justin Harris, R-West Fork, tweeting at @harris4staterep, noted, without commentary, “The Gov.’s Budget Proposal has no COLA for state employees.” Rep. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, tweeting at @gregleding, offered this view: “Arkansas’ [...]
View Post Greg Leding, Justin Harris, Matt DeCample, Mike Beebe