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Jim Ross

@rossjam

I do history. I wrote a book about the Southern Tenant Farmers Union. I also helped write a book about the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Association.

 Little Rock
Joined October 2008
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So, is Arkansas' chief elections officer, Secretary of State Cole Jester, going to push back on the Trump administration's attempt to selectively insert itself into the state's election process? #arpx #arnews #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/10…
Justice Department sending election monitors to 2 Arkansas counties on Election Day | Arkansas...

Justice Department sending election monitors to 2 Arkansas counties on Election Day | Arkansas...

Election monitors will not be allowed inside Washington County polling sites. Pulaski County officials will meet Thursday to consider this option.

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Obama tonight on his Cheesecake Factory line: "They mobilized a whole of government response to that joke. Not to inflation, but to that joke. The White House even called the Secretary of the Treasury. This is the man who is in charge of the economy. The person who's supposed to be figuring out how to make your life more affordable. The guy who's supposed to be figuring out how to lower inflation. And reduce interest rates. They told him he should hold a press conference in front of the Cheesecake Factory."
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Unconscionable that Republicans are using bureaucratic hurdles to deliberately deprive people of food. Sadly, Arkansas & Gov. Sanders have been at the forefront of hardheartedness. And French Hill & Tom Cotton both voted for it. #arpx #arnews #arleg theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

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The Arkansas Ethics Commission dismissed complaints against the nonprofit group New Generation Inc., which fronts for Sarah Sanders. Might as well kill the Ethics Commission. It’s worthless. arkansasonline.com/news/2026…
Ethics complaints against nonprofit New Generation dismissed | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Ethics complaints against nonprofit New Generation dismissed | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The Arkansas Ethics Commission has dismissed complaints filed against the nonprofit group New Generation Inc.

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Tax breaks for economic development are wasteful & ineffective. Arkansas Issue 3 is a pig in a poke that opens door for poorly managed corporate welfare schemes, put on the ballot by legislators who've encouraged new data centers. #arpx #arnews #arleg buff.ly/OtQNVLi
Issue 3 won’t benefit Arkansans, says economic think tank - Arkansas Times

Issue 3 won’t benefit Arkansans, says economic think tank  - Arkansas Times

After more than three decades of increasingly large and complex economic development subsidy models deployed across the country, the real-world evidence is clear that state or local governments...

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Controversy at Ouachita as faculty required to sign doc on sexuality and gender baptistnews.com/article/cont… via @baptist_news
Controversy at Ouachita as faculty required to sign doc on sexuality and gender

Controversy at Ouachita as faculty required to sign doc on sexuality and gender

Amid an ongoing dispute about requiring faculty to sign a statement on human sexuality and gender roles, a theater professor at Ouachita Baptist University went public Oct. 20 with his intent to...

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Arkansas GOP House candidate Stephen Bright, who works for Sec. of State Cole Jester, has "more baggage than a Louis Vuitton outlet," including allegations of domestic abuse & voter fraud. District includes Morgan, Maumelle, NLR. #arpx #arnews #arleg arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…
Republican House candidate Stephen Bright dogged by accusations of domestic abuse, inappropriate...

Republican House candidate Stephen Bright dogged by accusations of domestic abuse, inappropriate...

Just last month, Bright faced accusations of years of voter fraud. Now it appears Bright also has a history of domestic abuse, inappropriate contact with his daughter and failure to pay child support.

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Please vote for Frank Scott.
Frank Scott, Jr. (@FrankScottJr) profile pictureFrank Scott, Jr.@FrankScottJrOct 20
A great city should be a place where you and your family feel safe. Because of our commitment to public safety, overall crime is down 27% and violent crime is down 21%. Let’s keep growing forward, Little Rock! Make your plan to vote --> frankscottjr.com/vote
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Issue 3 is about giving enormous welfare to retailers. Sponsor Jonathan Dismang, now a utility lobbyist, said as much. Would a Sam’s Club like to keep the sales tax it collects? You bet it would. Socialized supermarkets! Don’t look for one in ‘desert.’ arkansasbusiness.com/article…
No on Issue 3 (Kaleb Posey Commentary)

No on Issue 3 (Kaleb Posey Commentary)

Citing Hewlett-Packard’s unmet job promises in Conway, Kaleb Posey says Issue 3 risks leaving taxpayers holding the bag for failed incentives.

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Issue 3 won’t benefit Arkansans, says economic think tank  buff.ly/OtQNVLi
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BREAKING: The Dallas Morning News just announced they are endorsing James Talarico over Ken Paxton. The Dallas Morning News had previously endorsed Senator John Cornyn in every race he ever ran. This is amazing.
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A city can only be right for you if it gets the basics right for everyone. From securing $162M for streets and drainage to strengthening our neighborhoods, we’re delivering results. Let’s keep growing forward, Little Rock! Make your plan to vote --> frankscottjr.com/vote
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1,300 people showed up to vote early in Pulaski Co. in just first 90 minutes this morning. Regnant Populus, indeed ... #Arkansas #arpx #arnews #arleg arkansasonline.com/news/2026…
More than 1,300 registered voters cast ballots in Pulaski County during first 90 minutes of early...

More than 1,300 registered voters cast ballots in Pulaski County during first 90 minutes of early...

On the first day of early voting, Arkansas’ voters started voting in the midterm election in which the Arkansas secretary of state is forecasting about half of the state’s 1.85 million registered...

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With humility and gratitude, we exercised our right to vote on day one of early voting at our beloved Dee Brown Library in Southwest Little Rock. Please join in voting for our re-election to keep Little Rock growing forward.#GrowingForwardLR 1/2
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Issue 3 will unleash more corporate welfare in Arkansas. Our leaders are already handing out tax subsidies like Halloween candy; we don't need to make it even easier. #Arkansas #arpx #arhnews #arleg arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2…
Issue 3 won’t benefit Arkansans, says economic think tank - Arkansas Times

Issue 3 won’t benefit Arkansans, says economic think tank  - Arkansas Times

After more than three decades of increasingly large and complex economic development subsidy models deployed across the country, the real-world evidence is clear that state or local governments...

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2026 Jokien with Tolkien Hobbit Day Giveaway kingsumo.com/g/1xqy29m/2026-…
2026 Hobbit Day Giveaway

2026 Hobbit Day Giveaway

2026 Hobbit Day Giveaway by Josh "RR Jokien". Hosted by KingSumo Giveaways

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Jim Ross retweeted
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Great City Spotlight: Little Rock School District Shows Strong Gains in the 2025-26 School Year Report Card The latest Arkansas accountability results highlight impressive gains across the Little Rock School District (@lrsd)! lrsd.org/article/3140242
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Among the biggest obscenities surrounding data centers is the corporate welfare showered on them by gullible politicians taken in by artificial competition ginned up by Big Tech. 2 projects in Little Rock will give away 65% of future tax revenue. #Arkansas #arpx #arleg #arnews
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School voucher supporters claim that taxpayer subsidies make private schools more affordable for lower-income parents. But in Arkansas, schools are pocketing the subsides & raising tuition, proving that claim is pure baloney. #arpx #arleg #arnews arkansasonline.com/news/2026…
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Chris Jones
@JonesForARSep 6
Proud to have the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). IBEW members know what good jobs mean for families and communities. I’m ready to fight for an economy where hard work pays off and government answers to the people. #AR02 #IBEW #ChrisJonesforCongress
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