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….
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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 …
2021 was quite a year: from battling a global pandemic to fighting for voting rights, it was a legislative year for the books. Arleg was so chaotic, in fact, that...
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Arkansas Republicans have the pen in their hands. Fair maps in Arkansas? Not a chance. We believe the redistricting process should be fair for voters; voters should pick their leaders,...
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In Arkansas, we should have the backs of those who have ours. So let’s talk about pensions and why they’re important: a pension plan, or defined-benefit plan, is a retirement…
Last week the Arkansas Legislature meet for special session, and a lot happened. Check out our timeline below or scroll down for the text version. July 29th Asa declares a...
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Students and teachers were forced to change strategies last year when COVID-19 hit Arkansas, from wearing masks to offering virtual learning. In 2020 Arkansans across the state felt the impact...
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