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Associated Press
22-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rep. Ryan Rose Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 48
Van Buren, AR May 21, 2025 --( )-- State Representative Ryan Rose (R – Van Buren/Ft. Smith) officially announced his candidacy for re-election Wednesday, seeking a third term representing Arkansas House District 48. 'From day one, I've been committed to fighting for the families, values, and future of the River Valley and all of Arkansas,' said Rep. Ryan Rose. 'I've worked to cut taxes, protect the unborn, advance education freedom, and deliver conservative healthcare reforms that save lives. I've been a bold voice for faith, family, and freedom in every committee, every floor debate, and every policy discussion. We've made major strides, but our work is far from done. That's why I'm running for re-election, to continue delivering real results and building a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Arkansas.' Rep. Rose was the lead house sponsor on 15 key pieces of legislation this session and he co-sponsored an additional 27 new laws. Some of his accomplishments from the 95th Legislative Session include: · Protecting Lives and Health: Authored HB1309 and HB1859 for early cancer detection and comprehensive reconstructive coverage, inspired by his wife Tiffany's battle with breast cancer. Rep. Rose also maintained a 100% pro-life voting record, vigorously defending the lives of the unborn. · Combating Human Trafficking: Led a multi-agency working group and passage of landmark legislation SB428 and SB430 to ensure justice and restitution for survivors of human trafficking. · Cutting Taxes and Government Efficiency: Co-sponsored legislation repealing the state grocery tax, increased the Homestead Property Tax Credit and championed measures eliminating bureaucratic waste. · Higher Ed & Education Freedom: Co-sponsored Arkansas ACCESS, which reforms higher education by enhancing academic readiness, streamlining admissions, expanding scholarships, and standardizing credits to better serve students and families. Continued the fight for education freedom and defending parental rights. Rose's effectiveness and leadership are widely recognized and endorsed by prominent conservative leaders: · Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders: 'I'm proud to endorse Representative Ryan Rose for re-election. He's a proven conservative leader for the people of Van Buren. He has championed pro-life causes, lowering taxes, empowering parents through education reform, and improving cancer treatments — an issue that is personal for both of us.' · U.S. Senator Tom Cotton: 'I wholeheartedly endorse Representative Ryan Rose for re-election. Ryan is a proven conservative who defends the unborn, cuts taxes, and champions education freedom.' · Attorney General Tim Griffin: 'Ryan has championed education and healthcare reform, helped lower taxes, and been one of the leading voices in the legislature for conservative pro-life, pro-family values.' Rose has also earned endorsements from Speaker Brian Evans, Senate President Bart Hester, and numerous state legislators from the River Valley. For more information, visit Contact: 479.285.6383 / [email protected] Contact Information: Ryan Rose for Arkansas Ryan A. Rose 4792856383 Contact via Email Communications Read the full story here: Rep. Ryan Rose Announces Re-Election Campaign for Arkansas House District 48 Press Release Distributed by
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over effort to close Arkansas Republican primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit aimed at making Arkansas' GOP primary open only to registered Republicans. U.S. District Judge Brian Miller on Monday granted the motion to dismiss the lawsuit that had been filed by about two dozen of the delegates from the state Republican Party's convention last year. The lawsuit stemmed from delegates at the state Republican Party convention voting to allow only registered GOP voters to participate in the party's primary. The party's executive committee in July nullified that proposal and several other actions by the convention, saying proper steps weren't taken to consider them. 'Although plaintiffs' positions are understandable, their claims must be dismissed because federal court is not the appropriate forum to resolve their dispute,' Miller wrote in the seven-page order. Voters in Arkansas aren't required to choose a party when they register, and the majority of voters don't pick Republican or Democratic. Attorney General Tim Griffin, whose office represented the state in the case, said he appreciated the judge dismissing the case. 'This dispute was settled within the Republican Party of Arkansas months ago,' Griffin said in a statement. 'It never made sense for the state to be sued over it.' The lawsuit had named the Arkansas Republican Party chairman, the secretary of state and members of the state board of election commissioners as defendants. Jennifer Lancaster, the lead plaintiff in the case, said she and the other delegates were 'prayerfully and strategically' considering their next steps. 'We stood up to protect the Republican Party from being hijacked by Democrats voting in our primaries,' Lancaster said in a statement. 'We believe that Republican nominees should be chosen by Republican voters. That's not radical — it's foundational.'
