Jeff Wardlaw to Make Statement on His Decision About Switching Parties

According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Online, "Rep. Jeff Wardlaw of Hermitage said Wednesday he was close to making a decision on whether to switch parties. Wardlaw, who has served in the state House since 2011, said he planned to issue a statement on Thursday about his decision.

Wardlaw declined to say why he was considering such a move, which comes a day after Republicans expanded their majorities in the House and Senate.

He indicated that he would issue a statement Thursday.