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Opinion: Initiative bills ‘a power grab’ to deprive Arkansas citizens of their right to direct democracy
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Opinion: Initiative bills ‘a power grab’ to deprive Arkansas citizens of their right to direct democracy

State Rep. Kim Hammer’s proposals appear to violate the Arkansas Constitution, which only allows legal restrictions on the initiative process to prevent fraud, as well as the federal First Amendment’s protection of core political speech absent a compelling state interest to limit it

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Arkansas Advocate: Direct democracy takes center stage at Arkansas Capitol
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Arkansas Advocate: Direct democracy takes center stage at Arkansas Capitol

Arkansans’ ability to participate in the democratic process came into focus during the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session

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Opinion: Arkansas Legislature vs. The People?
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Opinion: Arkansas Legislature vs. The People?

As the Elections Coordinator and Organizer at the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, I urgently warn all Arkansans: Do not allow any of the eight anti-direct democracy bills sponsored by Rep. David Ray and Sen. Kim Hammer to become law

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