Greg Leding
@gregleding.bsky.social
Dad, husband, state senator for Fayetteville. Senate Minority Leader for the 95th Arkansas General Assembly. ➡️ gregleding.com/newsletter
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.
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As for the DPA, they do what they can with the resources they have.
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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.
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– 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.
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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.
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– 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.
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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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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.
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Get the #ARleg Update — Greg Leding | Arkansas Senate
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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
And if you aren't subscribed, sign up here: gregleding.com/newsletter
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.
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.
15 Republican senators have now joined all 47 members of the Democratic caucus on legislation to extend SNAP benefits during the shutdown.
In all, 62 senators are on this bill.
I say to Majority Leader Thune: Don't let kids go hungry in America. Call a vote on this bill NOW!
In all, 62 senators are on this bill.
I say to Majority Leader Thune: Don't let kids go hungry in America. Call a vote on this bill NOW!
October 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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.
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.
Senate Democrats don't want the subsidies to expire.
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...
apnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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.
Senate Democrats don't want the subsidies to expire.
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
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
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.
gregleding.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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
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
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.
My math says somewhere between $40 million and $45 million could get the job done here in Arkansas.
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.
www.kalb.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
My math says somewhere between $40 million and $45 million could get the job done here in Arkansas.
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.
At stake: 24 million Americans are set to see their health care premiums skyrocket if ACA subsidies expire.
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.
www.axios.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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.
At stake: 24 million Americans are set to see their health care premiums skyrocket if ACA subsidies expire.
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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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.
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.
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
– 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
October 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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
– 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
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
This overwhelmingly-Republican Senate district deserves representation. Our Republican-led Senate deserves full membership.
I hope Republican voters remember this.
#ARpx
October 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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
This overwhelmingly-Republican Senate district deserves representation. Our Republican-led Senate deserves full membership.
I hope Republican voters remember this.
#ARpx
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.
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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.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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.
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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.
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Happy birthday to Senator Steve Crowell of Magnolia.
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy birthday to Senator Steve Crowell of Magnolia.