Written constitutional objection read as proposed $2 million appropriation pulled from agenda

Mar 10, 2026

A written letter from Wendell Griffin arguing that a proposed $2,000,000 appropriation (item 26I11) to two nonprofits would violate the Arkansas Constitution was read into the record; the item was pulled from the committee agenda.

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During announcements at a Pulaski County quorum court committee meeting on March 10, Justice Young Baker read a written statement from Wendell Griffin objecting to item 26I11 and urging the sponsors to withdraw it.

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