SB 57 now appropriates $3,518,391 to 19 eligible water and wastewater projects under the state aid program in this two-year state budget. That means going forward (unless the state reneges again) the taxpayers in these two precincts will realize $4.5 million in new state funding. Buco BucksPerhaps one of the most courageous political undertakings by any state politician in 2017 was that of Rep. Tom Buco (D-Conway). As he pressed even harder for passage his efforts became known around the state House as “Buco Bucks.” With his determination not being diminished, he turned his efforts to colleagues in the Senate. Morse and Jeb Bradley, together with Reps. Buco, Umberger and Ober were the result of sagacious moves, hard work and birddog determination complete with leadership and inclusion.

Source: Daily Sun July 14, 2017 02:03 UTC