Dan Greenberg
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Daniel "Dan" Greenberg (born 1965/1966) is an American
politician
. He was a Republican
member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
from 2006 through 2011. Greenberg, who lives in Little Rock, Arkansas
, represented legislative district 31 in Arkansas, which includes portions of Pulaski and Saline counties.
-winning syndicated columnist Paul Greenberg
of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Greenberg received a B.A.
(honors) in philosophy from Brown University
in 1988 and an M.A.
in philosophy from Bowling Green State University
in 1990. He graduated from law school in 2007, receiving his J.D.
from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
. While a law student, he served as chief Articles Editor of the Law Review. He also studied law for a year at the University of Chicago
.
, a writer for the libertarian Cato Institute
, and a teacher at the high school and college level in the fields of philosophy, political science, and computer programming. He published over 100 articles on government and public policy in newspapers, magazines, and academic journals, including the New York Times, National Review
, the Monist, and the Ohio State Law Journal.
In 1996, as policy director for then Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee
, Greenberg was named to the Arkansas Business "40 under 40" list of leaders in business and government. He runs his own communications firm, is a former teacher at the Arkansas Governor's School
for the Gifted and Talented, is senior editor of the academic journal Critical Review
and a law professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
's W.H. Bowen School of Law.
When he was first elected in June 2006, at the age of 40, he had already served most of two terms as a county legislator on Pulaski County's Quorum Court.
Greenberg served on the Public Transportation and State Agencies committees. He is the vice-chairman of the State Agencies subcommittee on Constitutional Issues.
Greenberg made national news when he proposed the "Edifice Complex Prevention Act" barring naming public facilities after living people. "In the old days we had a tradition of waiting to judge a person's whole life before we named a building after them," said Greenberg.
After being elected two terms as Arkansas State Representative, Greenberg ran for Arkansas State Senate, losing narrowly to former State Representative Jeremy Hutchinson in the 2010 Republican primary, continuing the Greenberg-Hutchinson saga.
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politician
Politician
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. He was a Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Arkansas House of Representatives
The Arkansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the Arkansas General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The House is composed of 100 members elected from an equal amount of constituencies across the state. Each district has an average population of 26,734...
from 2006 through 2011. Greenberg, who lives in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Arkansas. The Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 699,757 people in the 2010 census...
, represented legislative district 31 in Arkansas, which includes portions of Pulaski and Saline counties.
Family and education
Greenberg is the son of Pulitzer PrizePulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
-winning syndicated columnist Paul Greenberg
Paul Greenberg (journalist)
Paul Greenberg is an American syndicated columnist and author. He curretnly serves as the editorial page editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. His articles appear in various newspapers through Tribune Media Services syndicate. He has won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 1969.-...
of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Greenberg received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(honors) in philosophy from Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
in 1988 and an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in philosophy from Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
in 1990. He graduated from law school in 2007, receiving his J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock , is a public research university located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, and the second largest university by enrollment in the state of Arkansas....
. While a law student, he served as chief Articles Editor of the Law Review. He also studied law for a year at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
.
Career
Greenberg was an analyst for the conservative Heritage FoundationHeritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a conservative American think tank based in Washington, D.C. Heritage's stated mission is to "formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong...
, a writer for the libertarian Cato Institute
Cato Institute
The Cato Institute is a libertarian think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1977 by Edward H. Crane, who remains president and CEO, and Charles Koch, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of the conglomerate Koch Industries, Inc., the largest privately held...
, and a teacher at the high school and college level in the fields of philosophy, political science, and computer programming. He published over 100 articles on government and public policy in newspapers, magazines, and academic journals, including the New York Times, National Review
National Review
National Review is a biweekly magazine founded by the late author William F. Buckley, Jr., in 1955 and based in New York City. It describes itself as "America's most widely read and influential magazine and web site for conservative news, commentary, and opinion."Although the print version of the...
, the Monist, and the Ohio State Law Journal.
In 1996, as policy director for then Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee
Michael "Mike" Dale Huckabee is an American politician who served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007. He was a candidate in the 2008 United States Republican presidential primaries, finishing second in delegate count and third in both popular vote and number of states won . He won...
, Greenberg was named to the Arkansas Business "40 under 40" list of leaders in business and government. He runs his own communications firm, is a former teacher at the Arkansas Governor's School
Arkansas Governor's School
The Arkansas Governor's School is a four-week program offered to rising seniors in the state of Arkansas. The school, which typically accepts around 400 students, takes place on the grounds of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas...
for the Gifted and Talented, is senior editor of the academic journal Critical Review
Critical Review
Critical Review is a name shared by several publications, which are unrelated to each other by anything except their names:* The Critical Review was an English newspaper published from 1756 to 1817.* Critical Review...
and a law professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock , is a public research university located in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, and the second largest university by enrollment in the state of Arkansas....
's W.H. Bowen School of Law.
Politics
When Greenberg ran for the state legislature in 2006, he was endorsed by his own state legislator, Jeremy Hutchinson, who was prohibited by term limits for running for reelection. Greenberg and Hutchinson had run against each other for the seat in 1999 as primary opponents, an election that Hutchinson won. In May and June 2006, Greenberg placed first in the district's hotly-contested primary and runoff and was elected to succeed Jeremy Hutchinson in the legislative seat for which the two had once competed.When he was first elected in June 2006, at the age of 40, he had already served most of two terms as a county legislator on Pulaski County's Quorum Court.
Greenberg served on the Public Transportation and State Agencies committees. He is the vice-chairman of the State Agencies subcommittee on Constitutional Issues.
Greenberg made national news when he proposed the "Edifice Complex Prevention Act" barring naming public facilities after living people. "In the old days we had a tradition of waiting to judge a person's whole life before we named a building after them," said Greenberg.
After being elected two terms as Arkansas State Representative, Greenberg ran for Arkansas State Senate, losing narrowly to former State Representative Jeremy Hutchinson in the 2010 Republican primary, continuing the Greenberg-Hutchinson saga.