Senator Gary Stubblefield

ALC-Highway Commission Review & Advisory Subcommittee — Nov. 13, 2019 (13:46)

get that worked out. They do own three-quarters or a mile of frontage going back west, and some of that might meet the criteria of the Beautification Act, and they could put

ALC-Highway Commission Review & Advisory Subcommittee — Nov. 13, 2019 (12:59)

because the school is going to lose about $250,000, as you're well aware of, by moving on signs. So that's all

ALC-Highway Commission Review & Advisory Subcommittee — Nov. 13, 2019 (12:23)

Yes, sir. And the ruling was against the school and they're going to have to move those signs. And I had asked one of your staff members to have the engineer that originally started that process of having those signs removed to go up and meet with Dr. Hopkins, the superintendent, about finding another location because the school owns about a mile of highway frontage there. And all I've asked is that you send one of your men or have one of your directors go down and meet with Dr. Hopkins and find a suitable location that will meet your criteria to put those signs back up

ALC-Highway Commission Review & Advisory Subcommittee — Nov. 13, 2019 (12:18)

Bennett? Yes, sir. I know you're fully aware of the situation in Clarksville where the signs were at the school.

Meeting — April 1, 2025 (1:18:21)

can do a lot of things but you cannot survive without agriculture we've got to start realizing that and and pay more attention to that and treat them the way that they deserve to be treated because i'm telling you agriculture is a tough road it's hard it's hard work and it requires a lot of sacrifice. So I just want you to think about that when you vote.

Meeting — April 1, 2025 (1:17:48)

food in and out. J.B. Hunt has to truck all the food in and out. Tyson's is agriculture. Almost all of our big industries are tied to agriculture. I see little farmers, middle-sized farmers that are struggling right now, and even larger row crop farmers, some of those are struggling right now. We are, we as an industry are hurting the last place we need to do any cutting is in agriculture because folks we

Meeting — April 1, 2025 (1:17:13)

Listen, most of you have known me because I've been here a long time, and you know I've been farmer all my life. Farming, until you've been one, and growing food for other people, a lot of people just don't recognize the importance of what we do and how many people it affects. It's a leading industry in this state. Everything we do revolves around farming. It doesn't make any difference if you live in Fayetteville or Little Rock or any other county. Walmart has to truck all that

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:57:27)

your time. All right. All right. Seeing no other business, we are adjourned. Have fun.

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:56:35)

Thank you. Thank you. All right. Senator,

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:45:47)

Mr. Cartier, I hate to interrupt you, but your three minutes is up. Any questions from

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:42:08)

All right. I appreciate your testimony. Thank you. We have Mr. McCurdy. Mr. McCurdy, if you'll stay who you're

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:37:05)

Gotcha. Thanks. Would this have a negative effect on farmers? No, sir. None? No, sir.

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:28:53)

to the front. We'll be timing you at three minutes. You have three minutes, too. And you're recognized. Thank you, sir,

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:28:37)

But I'd make a motion for three minutes each. Okay, we have a motion to limit debate to three minutes each. And a second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. All right, if you will. Mr. Denny McPlay, if you would come

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:27:43)

any questions or I'll stand down for the for and against. But what you are saying, Senator Harris, that this

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:25:21)

Seeing none, anyone in the audience wish to speak for

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:23:04)

Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed, Bill

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:22:47)

anyone in the audience that wishes to speak for or against? Seeing none, Chairman, we're going to close for you, Bill. I am closed, and I make a motion to do pass. We have a motion to do pass, and we have a second.

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:22:02)

All right, we have a motion to do pass and a second. Any discussion on the motion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed?

City, County & Local Affairs Committee (Senate & House) — April 1, 2025 (1:21:45)

an explanation of the bill. Any questions? Anyone in the audience