State Representative Laurie Rushing is a second generation REALTOR and is the Executive Broker of the family owned Real Estate Company, Trademark Real Estate. Since its inception, the company has grown to be one of the top real estate agencies in Arkansas with over 50 agents now working for the company.
Rushing is a recognized leader in her industry and was awarded the top honor in her industry as the 2009 Arkansas State REALTOR of the Year. This award recognizes a REALTOR in the state of Arkansas that has exemplified and excelled in REALTOR leadership, civic activities, and business accomplishments. Rushing is the only woman in the Hot Springs and Malvern area to ever receive this award.
As a businesswoman and State Representative, Laurie knows what it takes to open a business, run a business and build a business. She understands that economic development is essential in Arkansas, and job creation is a key element. With the tax burden Arkansas currently creates on new businesses, Rushing realizes that in order to recruit new business to Arkansas tax reform is a must.
Laurie is a mother and grandmother who feels that it’s her duty to stand strong for future generations. She believes our children deserve better than to be left with a continually rising tax burden and overreaching government.
Laurie is a resident of Garland County and has one son, Kevin Rushing of Little Rock, and a daughter, the late Tara Rushing Watts. She also has three grandchildren.
