Arkansas residents 0 - Utilites Companies 100

A bad deal 

Public utility companies, however, have much to gain with the passage of this particular bill. Should it become law, the bill would do away with requirements that public utilities’ proposed work in existing public rights of way become the subject of a public hearing process before the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Let’s call it the SWEPCO Gag Rule. In English ? Utility companies across Arkansas operate through the good graces of the public, which grants the utilities the right to use public rights of way for their utility lines.