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  • In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Speaker Of The House Brian S. Evans

    In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Speaker Of The House Brian S. Evans
    2025/04/23
    Brian S. Evans, a Republican from Cabot, Arkansas, is the Speaker of the House for the 95th Arkansas General Assembly, elected in 2025 after serving as Speaker-designate. Representing District 68 since 2018, Evans has focused on education, public safety, and economic policy, notably chairing the House Education Committee and advancing school choice and teacher salary reforms. His collaborative leadership secured him 91 of 100 votes for the speakership.

    A logistics executive, Evans leads L&L Freight Services, Inc., and previously chaired the Transportation Intermediaries Association. With degrees from the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University, he served a decade on the Cabot School Board. Now 56, Evans lives in Cabot with his wife and two children, blending public service with deep community ties.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life.

    In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions.

    Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    39 分
  • In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Secretary of State Cole Jester

    In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Secretary of State Cole Jester
    2025/04/09
    Cole Jester is Arkansas’ 35th Secretary of State, appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on January 1, 2025, to succeed John Thurston. A lifelong Arkansan and constitutional lawyer, Jester previously served as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel for Governor Sanders for two years, where he tackled significant issues like restricting Chinese Communist Party farmland purchases, reducing government regulations, and overseeing litigation against Big Tech for its addictive designs. Born in Benton, Arkansas, he graduated valedictorian from Benton High School and summa cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University before earning his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.

    As Secretary of State, Jester is committed to enhancing election security, streamlining corporate filings, and providing intentional service to Arkansans, aiming to make Arkansas a national model for election integrity and government efficiency. Before joining the governor’s office, he worked as an appellate clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and held roles with the U.S. Air Force and the law firm Friday, Eldridge, & Clark during his legal studies. Jester is the youngest secretary of state in the U.S., bringing a blend of youthful energy and legal expertise to the role, alongside his personal life as a husband to Elizabeth and father to their daughter, Charlotte.
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    29 分
  • In the Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Rep. RJ Hawk

    In the Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Rep. RJ Hawk
    2025/03/24
    Representative R. J. Hawk is serving his second term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 81 which includes the cities of Bryant, Alexander, Shannon Hills, and portions of Benton in Saline County.

    For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Hawk serves on the House Public Transportation Committee, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee, and the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life.

    Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    38 分
  • In The Arena With Mindy McAlindon - Commissioner Charlie Collins

    In The Arena With Mindy McAlindon - Commissioner Charlie Collins
    2025/03/18
    Charlie Collins serves as the Commissioner of Revenue for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), a role he assumed in November 2019. With a robust background in both public service and private enterprise, Collins brings a wealth of experience to this position. Born on November 30, 1962, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 with a degree in economics and later earned a master’s degree in quantitative economics from George Washington University in 1986.

    His early career included service as a Naval Intelligence Officer aboard an aircraft carrier, followed by a successful tenure in corporate America. Collins worked in sales and marketing at Procter & Gamble, where he relocated to Arkansas in 1996 to manage the Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club accounts, and held leadership roles at Eastman Kodak, H.J. Heinz Company, and Crown Partners Executive Search, LLC. This diverse professional journey equipped him with the skills to navigate complex organizational challenges and foster innovation.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life. In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions.

    Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    39 分
  • In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - AK Kamara

    In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - AK Kamara
    2025/03/11
    AK Kamara creates content and engages with the media in both written and video form, discussing political, cultural, and social issues. He is regular weekly guest on the Jon Justice radio show heard on AM1130 Twin Cities News Talk. He has gained over 150,000 followers across various social media platforms creating overtly Conservative political content.
    AK is also member of Project 21, a group of black Americans who advocate for right of center policies. Professionally, AK owns and operates a small courier business in the twin cities metro area. Politically, AK was elected to serve as Minnesota’s RNC Committeeman. His 4 year term began in July of 2024. Previously, AK was elected State Chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans.
    He has worked and volunteered with several campaigns for Governor, Senate, Congress, and many local elected offices. He also has held various positions with several local Republican basic organizational units and also worked for several ideologically conservative organizations. AK is an active member of his community, belonging to both philanthropic and fraternal organizations. AK married the love of his life, Bethany, in 2004 and they reside in Forest Lake MN.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life. In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions. Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    43 分
  • In The Arena With Mindy McAlindon - Rep. Howard Beaty

    In The Arena With Mindy McAlindon - Rep. Howard Beaty
    2025/03/02
    "Howard Beaty, a lifelong and consistent conservative, is running as the Republican candidate for State Representative in Arkansas House District 95, which includes portions of Drew and Ashley Counties.In these times, southeast Arkansas needs a proven and conservative leader, like Howard, who knows what it takes to create jobs and help small-business owners get started, expand, or get back on their feet. As President of the Crossett Economic Development Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce, Howard knows what it takes to create jobs and bring industry to our area. In fact, Crossett just announced 70 news jobs in April, right in the middle of this global pandemic—and Howard believes southeast Arkansas can do even more. He is also the President and CEO of First State Bank in Crossett.

    He is pro-life, pro-business, and a staunch defender of the Second Amendment.In 2019, he was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve on the Board of Directors of the Division of Science and Technology of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission."

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life. In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions. Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    26 分
  • In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Mary Bentley

    In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Mary Bentley
    2025/02/25
    Rep. Mary Bentley is serving her sixth term in the Arkansas House. She represents District 54 which includes portions of Yell, Pope, Perry, Saline, and Conway counties. For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Bentley serves as Vice-Chair of the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee. She also serves on the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council.
    Currently, Bentley is the owner of Bentley Plastics in Perryville, Arkansas where she has been the CEO since 2000. Rep. Bentley has three grown children and six beautiful grandchildren where she resides in Perry County. She is an active member of Perry County Right to Life. Rep Bentley is one of the founding members of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers and currently serves as the president of the NACL Legislative Council.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life.
    In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions. Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    28 分
  • In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Rep. David Ray

    In The Arena with Mindy McAlindon - Rep. David Ray
    2025/02/23
    Rep. David Ray is serving his third term in the Arkansas House. He represents District 69 which includes portions of Pulaski and Faulkner Counties.For the 95th General Assembly, Rep. Ray serves as Vice-Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Rep. Ray also serves on the House State Agencies Committee.Rep. Ray is a consultant and communications strategist. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin from 2017-2020 as well as U.S. Senator Tom Cotton’s Communications Director on his 2014 campaign. Rep. Ray is the former State Director of Americans for Prosperity – Arkansas.He graduated from the University of the Ozarks with a B.S. in Communication and Political Science.Rep. Ray lives in Maumelle with his wife Jessica and their two children, Charlotte and William.

    Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong schools, lower taxes and securing Arkansas' quality of life. In 2023, she was awarded the Legislator of the Year award by ALEC and in 2024 she received the National Consumer Champion award by Consumers’ Research for her bills protecting state pensions. Outside of politics, Mindy is a Vanderbilt and Indiana University alum who works as a Brand and Marketing Strategist. Mindy resides in Benton County, AR with her husband and their four children.
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    33 分