Candidate for Arkansas State Senate - District 2 in 2020 Arkansas General Election.
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Get StartedJim Hendren, a veteran of the United States Air Force, values our veterans and active duty members of the military. He will put their needs first, just as they put their country first. Learn more
Jim championed legislation which allows the training veterans receive in the military to pre-qualify them to receive work licenses in the same field. He also passed reform to allow the occupational licenses of military spouses to automatically transfer to Arkansas. Learn more
Hendren also spearheaded exempting military retirement pay from income taxes. This makes Arkansas an attractive place for retiring veterans to locate, often beginning second careers or opening small business, adding value to Arkansas' economy. Learn more
Whether reducing unnecessary government red-tape, eliminating and reducing licensing barriers, or making it easier for licenses from other states to be accepted, Jim has worked to grow jobs. Learn more
Senator Hendren has pushed for pay raises for our teachers and led the effort to shore-up their retirement system. Jim supported giving parents a choice in their children's school, invested in computer coding programs and broadband in our high schools and expanded state scholarships to include vocational training and 2-year universities. Learn more
Jim worked to keep government focused on the priorities by conservative budgeting and by eliminating wasteful earmarks, duplicative boards/commissions, and needless regulation, saving taxpayers millions. This frees up resources and helps Arkansas government focus on what matters most. Learn more
Since he was elected, Jim has worked to reduce the tax burden on hardworking taxpayers by nearly 500 million dollars, lowering income, sales, property, and business taxes for every Arkansan. Jim continues to fight to eliminate special tax exemptions and instead bring relief to all Arkansans. Learn more
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