“If people knew the corruption and focused on it in Little Rock, they would realize it’s time to drain the swamp.” — Bryan King, Former AR State Senator and Republican Primary Candidate for Arkansas State Senate District 28
Figured Referenced in King’s Interview:
2013:
– 21% of state budget went to Medicaid
– total budget was $21.4 billion
– Medicaid budget was $4.5 billion
As of 2021:
– nearly 27% of all state budget goes to Medicaid
– state budget has exploded to $31.2 billion (nearly 50% increase!)
– Medicaid spending is $8.3 BILLION (nearly doubled since 2013)
Source: National Association of State Budget Officers
