Filing period opens tomorrow

Laura Kellams with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports on the legislative political landscape from the 3rd CD in northwest Arkansas this morning. One race that we haven't profiled here is from House District 64, where Rep. Jim Medley (R-Fort Smith) is term-limited. Democrat Mike Bock has announced for the seat, and he may be opposed by former Rep. Jake Files (R-Fort Smith).

I'll keep the 2008 House and Senate elections pages updated with those who file in the upcoming week. Here are other Arkansas legislative headlines today:

Ark. Democrat Gazette: Surplus paying for ongoing programs (subscription req'd)
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: 5 legislators each got over $50,000 atop pay
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Severance tax unlikely to trickle down
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Filings lie ahead for May vote
Ark. News Bureau: Operators complain DF&A getting windfall from game card tax
Stephens DC Bureau: Arkansas a model for Schwarzenegger