“Put money into people, not prisons.” Crossett native Richard Walton is the civic engagement coordinator with an Arkansas nonprofit that works to educate, engage, and mobilize voters to shape a…
The 94th General Assembly has officially adjourned. Take a deep breath and let yourself feel some relief. As we’ve combed through the last 13 weeks of legislation, here is the…
A note from our team: We are heavy hearted this weekend, like much of the state, as we see the broad destruction Friday afternoon’s tornado caused. If you are outside of…
Research-Driven Policy Can Reduce Incarceration Rates Prison reform is a bipartisan issue that many Arkansans support; however policymakers frequently pass inadequate or harmful legislation that contributes to increased incarceration. Additionally,…
Responsible Arkansans, including gun owners, support gun reform. But Arleg cares more about power than people. Every Arkansan deserves the freedom to be safe from gun violence—especially our kids. But…
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…