Arkansas Advocate: Senate advances two stalled bills that would change direct democracy
Opponents of the bills have called them a threat to the public’s right to change laws and the state Constitution
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Arkansas Advocate: Bills to change citizen-led petition process continue to move through Legislature
Proposed changes to Arkansas’ citizen-led ballot initiative process continued to advance through the state Legislature on Monday, with more movement expected throughout the week
Arkansas Advocate: Free school breakfast, maternal health Medicaid, school cellphone ban all become law
PLUS: How Arkadelphia’s delegation voted
Arkadelphia delegation to give legislative update at March 7 breakfast
There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is requested
Arkansas Advocate: Schools could be required to teach ‘the failures of communist and autocratic’ governments
The three Arkadelphia area delegates, Sen. Steve Crowell (R-Magnolia), Rep. Richard Womack (R-Arkadelphia) and Rep. Justin Gonzales (R-Okolona), all cast votes in favor of the bill
Arkansas Advocate: Bills flesh out governor’s higher-education overhaul proposal
The bills address higher-education funding, admissions policies, course credit and scholarships
Partisan judges idea seems headed to ballot
State Rep. Robin Lundstrum said voters know more about the ingredients in a Snickers bar than their judicial candidates