Asa Hutchinson in 2022 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Crime:
Build new 498 inmate prison because we have a growing state
Our law enforcement is underfunded, underpaid, and underappreciated. The actions of this General Assembly will send the unmistakable message that we support and value our law enforcement partners. While some across the country advocate for reducing
police funding, we are doing the opposite. We are increasing support and affirming that the first duty of government is public safety. I also challenge our counties and cities to do more. Police funding must be a priority at every level.
Currently, we have a record back up of state prisoners in our county jails. This limits the counties and cities in their capacity to enforce local laws. This backlog must be remedied and for that reason, I recommend another one-time investment from our
surplus to fund a new 498 inmate prison facility. Let me emphasize that this need for a new facility is not a reflection of a change in incarceration policy. It is simply the fact that we have a growing state.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arkansas legislature
Feb 14, 2022
On Energy & Oil:
We need to accelerate electric charging states across state
Today, I am challenging Arkansas to lead in this world of innovation by focusing on the future of advanced mobility. In order for us to lead, we need to have electric charging stations across the state. Arkansas is scheduled to receive $54 million over
the next 5 years from the federal government for electric charging station infrastructure. Quite frankly, this needs to be accelerated. Oklahoma already has it in place and we may need to devote state dollars to get it done more quickly.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arkansas legislature
Feb 14, 2022
On Homeland Security:
In Arkansas we support our military bases and their missions
In Arkansas, we support our military bases and their missions. That is why we worked so hard to bring in the F-35 pilot training mission to
Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith. This will be an economic boon for Western Arkansas for decades to come.
Source: 2022 State of the State Address to the Arkansas legislature
Feb 14, 2022
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