Arkansas has some new voter laws, and it can be hard to find current info as a voter. But don’t fret; we’ve got your back. The ACLU of Arkansas has…
Research-driven policy reduces crime. So how can our legislature do better? Arkansans are witnessing an uptick in violent crime. According to 2020 FBI statistics, the estimated number of violent crimes in Arkansas…
Connecting policy to Arkansans’ lives Generally speaking, many Arkansans are unaware of how government impacts their daily lives. When government is working, we don’t really notice— and that’s not bad….
The 93rd General Assembly wrapped its fiscal session, where members meet to pass the state’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1st. Fiscal is the last session…
For AR People has joined a coalition known as Protect AR Vote, which filed as a Legislative Question Committee today to formally oppose the legislature’s 2022 referred amendment. If approved…
Every two years, our state lawmakers convene for a fiscal session. Because of Covid, 2020 fiscal session was quite different than past years. Thankfully, we’re expecting a standard session this…
An upcoming special election in Northwest Arkansas will fill a vacant seat in SD7. Election day is Tuesday, February 8th. Here’s what you need to know. Democratic Candidate: Lisa Parks …
Arkansas’s new state legislative lines, which favor Republicans incumbents and penalize Democrats, are officially adopted. Arkansas taxpayers paid The Board of Apportionment to appear even-handed and open to public input,…