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Jay Richardson (politician)

Jay Richardson (politician)

American politician from Arkansas

Jay Richardson (born January 30, 1971) is an American politician who has been a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 78th district in Sebastian County since 2019.[1][2][3]

Quick Facts Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 78th district, Preceded by ...

Political career

On January 15, 2019, shortly after taking office, Richardson and fellow newcomer state representative Megan Godfrey (D-Springdale), responded to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's State of the State address by issuing a statement urging him to not to go through with his proposed 5.9% tax cuts and instead allocate more taxpayer money for highways and expanding pre-kindergarten education.[1][4] Speaking for the state Democrats, Richardson also urged Hutchinson to support the Democrats proposal for the creation of a Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which the Democrats believe would go further to help working families.[4] He also stated that roads and pre-K education funding should come before top-end tax breaks.[4]

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Richardson co-sponsored legislation which created a statewide COVID-19 Rainy Day Fund.[5]

Elections

Richardson was elected unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2018.[6] He also ran unopposed in the 2020 general election as well.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "Democrats Present Their Priorities for the 92nd Arkansas General Assembly". 16 January 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Democrats Make a Splash on First Two Days of the General Session". 16 January 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Jay Richardson - Arkansas House of Representatives".
  4. [4]
    "Arkansas Democrats outline legislative priorities, draw differences with Governor's plan". 15 January 2019.
  5. [5]
    "Legislators List - Arkansas State Legislature".
  6. [6]
    "Arkansas Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times". The New York Times. 6 November 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
  7. [7]
    "Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2020".


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