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Greg Leding

@gregleding.bsky.social
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Dad, husband, state senator for Fayetteville. Senate Minority Leader for the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. ➡️ gregleding.com/newsletter

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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Happy birthday to Senator Clarke Tucker of Little Rock.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Our thoughts go out to Congressman Womack and his family.
talkbusiness.net
Terri Womack, wife of US Rep. Steve Womack, has died - Talk Business & Politics
Terri Lynn Williams Womack, the wife of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, died Sunday (Jan. 19) at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville after a brief illness. She was 68....
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
This week's newsletter: Arkansas ends its almost 60-year relationship with @pbs.org, and our state supreme court overturns a 74-year-old ruling.
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#ARleg Update: PBS SOS
Arkansas becomes the first state to cut ties with the Public Broadcasting Service.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Dumping @PBS programming is a massive mistake that will rob kids and families all across Arkansas of quality, educational programming. What an absolute, embarrassing shame. (3/3)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
During the pandemic, @ArkansasPBS was an incredible resource and essential viewing for our young daughter, not yet in school at the time. Sesame Street, Wildcrats, Esme and Roy, Arthur, Elinor Wonders Why, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood…. (2/3)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
I cannot imagine not having PBS available. When I was a kid, we had two channels: AETN (as it was known at the time) and the local ABC affiliate. I grew up with Sesame Street, Electric Company, 321 Contact, Doctor Who, and more. (1/3)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Happy birthday to friend, House colleague, and my soon-to-be Senate successor Representative Denise Garner of Fayetteville.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Potato soup on the stove. Fire in the fireplace. Cold beer in hand. Bears-Packers on the TV, and Green Bay’s up by 11. My guy won the F1 title this morning. Not a bad Sunday.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Good evening.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Almost let this one get away: Happy birthday to my friend, former House colleague, one-time seatmate, and the guy who always knows what’s going on, the inimitable David Branscum.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Today's #GivingTuesday. During his talk up in Bentonville yesterday, President Obama talked about the importance of community-gathering spaces like museums and libraries. If you make a small gift today, keep Fayetteville Public Library in mind. #FayettevillePublicLibrary
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Happy birthday to Representative Chad Puryear of Hindsville.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
I can’t even begin to imagine the meltdown and screaming chyrons and endless, red-faced pundits had President Obama accused Republican lawmakers of “seditious behavior, punishable by death,” but that’s, like, just a Tuesday morning under this guy. (Or a Thursday, whatever.)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The Chicago Bears of Chicago—at least until the end of the day—are in sole possession of first place in the NFC North. Green Bay today struggled against the 2-8 Giants. I am not well.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We’ve been told DHS has received guidance from the USDA and that 100 percent of SNAP benefits will be available as of midnight tonight.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I’d like to take a moment to congratulate Representative Denise Garner, who, as of close of filing at noon today, is unopposed in her bid for the Senate seat I’ve had the honor of serving since 2019. Congratulations, Representative Garner.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Good afternoon.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Two-eighteen.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Good morning.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Arkansas's lung cancer rate (68) is more than 15 points higher than the national average and is topped only by Kentucky (84), West Virginia (76), and Mississippi (69). Find tobacco and smoking cessation resources at healthy.arkansas.gov.
axios.com
Where lung cancer rates are lowest — and highest
Survivability has increased from 18% to nearly 30%, a new report finds.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Good morning. The US Supreme Court has rejected an effort to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling.
nbcnews.com
Supreme Court rejects long-shot effort to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
The court turned away an appeal filed by Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who was sued after refusing to issue a marriage license to a gay couple.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Fourth Hero Half Marathon in the books. Not sure why I don’t run it every year. Not my best time, not my worst. Better than I’d thought I’d be able to pull off going in. Finished fourth in my division, 84th out 328 overall. Thanks to all the volunteers, the Spark Foundation, and IAFF Local 2866.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
It’s been three days, and Democratic candidates are still flipping seats.
newjerseyglobe.com
Democrat Marisa Sweeney wins Assembly seat in 25th district - New Jersey Globe
Democrat Marisa Sweeney has won her race for State Assembly in the 25th district, flipping the Morris County-based seat for the first time since 1977.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Honored to have joined local leaders in Fayetteville Thursday to break ground on the first of eight projects to improve Highway 112 between Fayetteville and Bentonville.
arkansasonline.com
Ground broken on first phase of Arkansas 112 improvements between Fayetteville and Bentonville | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
FAYETTEVILLE -- A steady stream of cars, dump trucks, concrete haulers and semis hauling highway construction equipment on a two-lane road with no shoulders or sidewalks served as the backdrop Thursda...
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The DPA certainly wasn’t prepared when Democrats became the minority party here in Arkansas back in 2012. And some missteps by later leaders left the party in a ditch. Thanks to Grant Tennille and others, it’s in much better shape. Still needs help. (2/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
I agree last night’s success shouldn’t be taken as a sign of what will happen here (or anywhere) in 2026, but it’s definitely an indictment of this administration and the Republican brand at the moment. As for the DPA, they do what they can with the resources they have. (1/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
How's everybody feeling this morning?
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
On Tuesday, Democrats across the spectrum—from Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger in Virginia to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in New York City and all points between—win races. Voters upset with both parties broke toward Democrats—meaning the party still has a lot of work to do to keep them. (4/4)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
– Democrats in mayoral races in Pittsburgh and Buffalo. – A Democrat beat a Republican (who happens to be VP Vance's half-brother) to become mayor of Cincinnati. – Maine voters overwhelmingly defeated a ballot measure to ban mail-in voting. – CA voters approve Prop 50. (3/4)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
– Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey; in VA, they also won races for lieutenant governor and attorney general and gained 13 seats in the House; in NJ, they also won a supermajority in the NJ Assembly. – Every single county in Virginia shift to the left. (2/4)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Tuesday night saw: – Mississippi Democrats flip two Senate seats, breaking the GOP supermajority. – Democrats win two statewide public service commission races in Georgia. – Pennsylvania vote to retain three Democratic justices, preserving the PA Supreme Court's 5-2 majority. (1/4)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Here’s the newsletter I sent out this morning. If you’d like to get delivered right to your inbox, sign up at gregleding.com/newsletter.
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#ARleg Update: Candidate filing opens today
The 2026 election cycle is officially here.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Okay, for real this time, I'm gonna put out a newsletter tomorrow morning—my first since the session ended back in April. Keep an eye on your inbox. And if you aren't subscribed, sign up here: gregleding.com/newsletter
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Get the #ARleg Update — Greg Leding | Arkansas Senate
Keep tabs on the Arkansas legislature with my newsletter.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Every $1 in SNAP benefits spent generates $1.80 in economic activity. Just so happens that feeding hungry people is also the good and right thing to do.
arktimes.com
SNAP benefits run out in days. Arkansas has billions in reserve funds. What will Sarah Sanders do? - Arkansas Times
Arkansas has the money to pay for food assistance if SNAP lapses. The state could also make up for a loss of federal child care funds.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The push to feed people isn’t exclusively partisan. At least 62 senators, including 15 Republicans, want to extend SNAP benefits through the federal government shutdown.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Among the 24 million Americans who could see their health care premiums skyrocket should the ACA subsidies expire are farmers, ranchers, small-business owners, and the self-employed. Senate Democrats don't want the subsidies to expire.
apnews.com
As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affor...
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The number for the US Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. That's an easy way to reach your two senators and your US House member. When you need to reach your state lawmakers, and you aren't sure what to do, there's a guide for that: gregleding.com/guide #ARpx
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Determined Constituent Guide — Greg Leding | Arkansas Senate
The 2025 Determined Constituent Guide includes information about the Arkansas State Capitol, how best to contact lawmakers, information specific to this year's fiscal session, and more.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Louisiana—with its Republican governor and Republican legislature—is prepared to spend $150 million a month to continue SNAP benefits. My math says somewhere between $40 million and $45 million could get the job done here in Arkansas.
kalb.com
Louisiana prepares to continue SNAP benefits with $150M in state funding monthly
The federal government typically covers the cost of the SNAP program but is not doing so while the U.S. government closed.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Among the 24 million Americans who could lose their health care if Congress lets ACA subsidies expire are farmers, ranchers, small business owners, and the self-employed. The US Capitol switchboard number is (202) 224-3121.
apnews.com
As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance will face higher costs next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits that have made the plans more affor...
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
A growing number of House Republicans question the shutdown, wondering why they're not working or trying to negotiate a compromise. At stake: 24 million Americans are set to see their health care premiums skyrocket if ACA subsidies expire.
axios.com
Mike Johnson hit with new Republican dissent over shutdown strategy in private call
"I do think we should be negotiating the ACA tax credits," one House Republican told Axios.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I'm grateful to people who take the time to contact their elected officials. A couple of things: 1. I have no role in the federal government shutdown. 2. The number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. 3. Republicans control both Congress and the White House.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
My afternoon: – Bears-Ravens at noon – Nets-Spurs at 1:00p – Mexico City Grand Prix at 3:00p – Packers-Steelers tonight Not a bad Sunday. #GoPackGo  #GoSpursGo #mclaren
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Our governor and secretary of state are appealing the judge’s ruling. This overwhelmingly-Republican Senate district deserves representation. Our Republican-led Senate deserves full membership. I hope Republican voters remember this. #ARpx
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
By setting the special election for next June, the governor left SD26 without representation for the next eight-plus months, a period that includes next April's fiscal session. Whatever the party, whatever the district, seats should be filled as promptly as possible. (2/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
A judge has ruled in favor of Colt Shelby in his lawsuit against Governor Sanders. Shelby sued the governor after she set a special election to fill Senate District 26, the seat left vacant by Senator Gary Stubblefield's passing, for next June. (1/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Happy birthday to Senator Steve Crowell of Magnolia.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Democrats in Congress want to keep ACA subsidies in place to keep health care costs from rising for more than 20 million Americans—and a lot of Republican and independent voters agree with them. Democrats also want to reverse cuts made to Medicaid to fund the Big Beautiful Bill.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
And my anger here isn’t partisan; there’s essentially zero chance this district elects a Democratic lawmaker. But that doesn’t matter. Those Arkansas deserve a voice in the Senate. The Senate deserves full membership. And I hope more colleagues speak out on this. #ARleg (2/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I know our governor made an exceedingly rare course correction when she moved the special election up a few months, but she’s still in violation of the law, and the people of Senate District 26—and my former colleague—deserve more respect. #ARpx (1/2)
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Happy birthday to friend and House colleague Representative Tippi McCullough of Little Rock.
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