This week was the deadline to file proposed constitutional amendments. One of the most important decisions the General Assembly makes every session is whether to refer such proposals to the voters, and it’s always a competitive process heavily influenced...
Important Announcement As part of the Defining Arkansas Values Initiative, the Urban League of the State of Arkansas, in collaboration with Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, will host a virtual town hall,...
Much of the talk this week has been about what kind of Arkansas we want, and if the bills being filed at the Capitol reflect that. With some of the bills under consideration in recent weeks, it can feel...
This was a short week for Arkansas’s 93rd General Assembly, with the Capitol closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The State House of Representatives was in recess on Wednesday, as House rules dictate for a...
The Arkansas General Assembly convened on Monday, but this year’s session will look different from any we’ve ever seen. With the pandemic raging, the legislature has adopted new procedures to minimize the spread of the virus. The Governor kicked...
Last year was a difficult one for Arkansas’s children and families. But thanks to the advocacy of people like you, several major pieces of legislation passed to help keep families in their homes; ensure that, even with schools closed, children...
The mission of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is to ensure that all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential. As you are considering...
Your rights as a voter are significantly at risk this election year In the addition to your right to vote for candidates to represent you, as an Arkansan you also have the right of direct democracy to propose laws...
This is part of our blog series, Running for Arkansas. In the series, we are featuring each district with an upcoming election and legislative candidate running to help you be an informed voter. Read our introductory post here. Looking...
This is part of our blog series, Running for Arkansas. In the series, we are featuring each district with an upcoming election and legislative candidate running to help you be an informed voter. Read our introductory post here. Looking...