Posts tagged “From the Speaker”

“I have been made aware of the arrest of Rep. Gates this morning. It is deeply troubling to hear of any member of the House facing criminal charges. In light of today’s developments, I have suspended Rep. Gates, effective immediately, from all House leadership and select committee positions and responsibilities. These positions include Chairman of […]

 If there is one thing I’ve learned in the last 7 and a half years, it is that civility is about much more than just being nice.  It is not about staying silent on the things that matter or ending sentences with sir and ma’am. It’s about really listening.  It’s about thinking of another’s perspective […]

“Tim Massanelli taught me the concept of stewardship as opposed to ownership when it comes to legislating. When I was a freshman coming into the House, Mr. Massanelli was so gracious with his time. If I came into his office, it wouldn’t matter how busy he was, he would stop what he was doing. I […]

“I want the family of Senator Standridge to knowhow deeply sorry I am for their loss. I speak for the entire House when I say his smile and passion for our state will be dearly missed in the Capitol.”

Little Rock, Arkansas (May 8, 2017) – Arkansas House Speaker Jeremy Gillam announced his appointments for the newly formed Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force. Speaker Jeremy Gillam appointed the following members: Rep. Joe Jett (District 56) Rep. Frances Cavenaugh (District 60) Rep. Bob Johnson (District 42) Rep. Jim Dotson (District 93) Rep. Warwick […]

I started my term as Speaker with a commitment to the people of Arkansas that we would take care of the business at hand and not turn into Washington D.C.  I had to make difficult decisions at times that weren’t always popular, but I leave here with the comfort in knowing that we honored that […]

Former House Speaker John E. Miller passed away on Wednesday, June 18 at the age of 85. Rep. Miller served in the Arkansas House for 40 years. He was elected Speaker of the House in 1979. Visitation will be held tomorrow, Friday, June 20th, at Ozarka College, John E. Miller Auditorium, 218 College Drive, Melbourne […]

This week, I am in the process of a bitter-sweet task as I pack up my belongings from the office of the Speaker of the House. The new Speaker will need this space to prepare for the challenging session that lies ahead. The Speaker’s office is on the third floor of the Capitol. The window […]

Arkansas House Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr. continues our series on Highway Funding in Arkansas. In part 3, the Speaker discusses how the condition of our roads affects economic development.

STUTTGART, Arkansas (September 21, 2012) – The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission passed a resolution on September 19, 2012 recognizing the work Arkansas House Speaker Robert S. Moore, Jr. has accomplished to protect the Arkansas’s resources. The resolution commends Speaker Moore for his leadership is the passage of Act 249 of 2011, the Arkansas Water Plan. […]