Greg Leding
@gregleding.bsky.social
Dad, husband, state senator for Fayetteville. Senate Minority Leader for the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. ➡️ gregleding.com/newsletter
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)
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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)
Happy birthday to friend, House colleague, and my soon-to-be Senate successor Representative Denise Garner of Fayetteville.
December 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Happy birthday to friend, House colleague, and my soon-to-be Senate successor Representative Denise Garner of Fayetteville.
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.
December 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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.
Good evening.
JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
December 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Good evening.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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.
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
If you make a small gift today, keep Fayetteville Public Library in mind.
#FayettevillePublicLibrary
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December 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
If you make a small gift today, keep Fayetteville Public Library in mind.
#FayettevillePublicLibrary
Happy birthday to Representative Chad Puryear of Hindsville.
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy birthday to Representative Chad Puryear of Hindsville.
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.)
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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.)
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.
Green Bay today struggled against the 2-8 Giants.
I am not well.
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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.
Green Bay today struggled against the 2-8 Giants.
I am not well.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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.
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.
Congratulations, Representative Garner.
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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.
Congratulations, Representative Garner.
Good afternoon.
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Good afternoon.
Two-eighteen.
Rep. Adelita Grijalva said two victims of Epstein's abuse were in the gallery to watch her be sworn in: Elizabeth Stein and Jessica Michaels.
"Justice cannot wait another day," she said, referencing the Epstein files discharge petition.
"Justice cannot wait another day," she said, referencing the Epstein files discharge petition.
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Two-eighteen.
Good morning.
🚨BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah court struck down the GOP-controlled legislature’s congressional gerrymander and a companion law designed to entrench partisan power — restoring a fair map for the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Good morning.
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.
Find tobacco and smoking cessation resources at healthy.arkansas.gov.
Where lung cancer rates are lowest — and highest
Survivability has increased from 18% to nearly 30%, a new report finds.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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.
Find tobacco and smoking cessation resources at healthy.arkansas.gov.
Good morning.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an effort to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an effort to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling.
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.
www.nbcnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Good morning.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an effort to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling.
The US Supreme Court has rejected an effort to overturn its same-sex marriage ruling.
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.
Thanks to all the volunteers, the Spark Foundation, and IAFF Local 2866.
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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.
Thanks to all the volunteers, the Spark Foundation, and IAFF Local 2866.
It’s been three days, and Democratic candidates are still flipping seats.
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.
newjerseyglobe.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It’s been three days, and Democratic candidates are still flipping seats.
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.
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...
www.arkansasonline.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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.
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.
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As for the DPA, they do what they can with the resources they have.
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It’s hard to ever imagine that happening in Arkansas with the current condition of the state Democratic Party that barely supports its candidates
November 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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)
As for the DPA, they do what they can with the resources they have.
(1/2)
How's everybody feeling this morning?
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How's everybody feeling this morning?
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)
– 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)
November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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)
– 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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#ARleg Update: Candidate filing opens today
The 2026 election cycle is officially here.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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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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.
Just so happens that feeding hungry people is also the good and right thing to do.
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.
arktimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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.
Just so happens that feeding hungry people is also the good and right thing to do.