This week, Ozarks at Large remembers David Pryor, who passed away Saturday. This clips shows him in Washington, DC, after six months in office as a U.S. representative.

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David Pryor, an Arkansas governor and U.S. senator who rose to prominence in the 1970s as part of a wave of moderate “New South” Democratic leaders, died at his home in Little Rock, Ark.. He was 89. wapo.st/4d2O7TJ

One of the kindest souls to ever hold high office in Arkansas has died.Someone once said that David Pryor could tell you to go to hell and you’d look forward to the trip. He was decent, intelligent, resilient, and honorable. I was blessed to know and admire him for > 44 years.

A wonderful piece about an Arkansas legend, penned by another Arkansas legend.
Take a deep dive into the life and legacy of David Pryor with this lovely obituary by Ernie Dumas. No paywall.

David Pryor was Arkansas at its best. It was a pleasure working for him. It was a privilege working with him. Throughout his health challenges, Barbara Pryor has been a profile in courage. We loved DP and we love BP.

The Democratic Party of Arkansas is in mourning for the man who loved and knew us best, U.S. Senator David Pryor. Senator Pryor’s love for Arkansas and all her people will be remembered forever.

David Pryor is as good a man as God ever made.

For me personally, for all of his family and loved ones, and for the whole state of Arkansas, he is irreplaceable.

#Arkansas #Pryor #arpx

My statement on the passing of my friend David Pryor.

Arkansas Government Questioned About $19,000 Lectern Purchase bit.ly/4d16B78 #WhatDoYouThink ?

#TorturedPoetsDepartment

When amplivox—the company that actually makes the falcon patriot lecterns—writes a blog post making sure folks know that the lectern didn’t come from them. And that theirs are fully customizable and cost about 7k. #lecterngate blog.ampli.com/2023/10/podium…

As a career audit and forensic professional, that report was damning. If you want to power read it, you can get some good nuggets in the last paragraph of each section. There are ways to draft findings which is more neutral. But when auditors have been jerked around…1/

Oh, and there's one more takeaway: Sanders and her people will look you square in the face and say things that aren't so, such as that an audit referring itself in plain words to the prosecuting attorney did not exonerate you. Remember that the next time they talk.

My take on the #lecterngate audit based on four decades of lawyering and law enforcement.

Governor Sanders is not on the ballot in 2024. But there is now a real possibility that her office will be the subject of two concurrent criminal investigations just as the campaign season swings into high gear. That could comprise her ability to serve as a GOP

Among the most damning details: Her staff contacted a local AV dealer and got quotes for 90% cheaper.

Her staff 'could not remember' getting quotes.

It was never about the lectern. It was about getting money to her friends.

#lecterngate

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The good people of Arkansas owe Matt Campbell a debt of gratitude for uncovering what has now been shown to be nothing short of blatant, indefensible public corruption. Please join me in thanking our state’s best investigative reporter and “keyboard warrior,” Matt Campbell. 👏🏼

Audit cites potential legal violations in purchase of $19,000 lectern for Arkansas governor apnews.com/article/arkans…

Highlighted. Were those Arkansas-based vendors just not good enough? #Lecterngate

Reminder that it isn’t just about a podium. The Governor called a SPECIAL SESSION to gut FOIA to cover it up. Special session is a big expense to taxpayers. #Lecterngate