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Arkansas Advocate intends to show how state government affects the lives of everyday Arkansans. We strive to amplify the voices of all Arkansans. Sign up for our newsletter: arkansasadvocate.com/subscribe

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 27/09/2026
Congrats to the Advocate's @grajeda.bsky.social @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social @tessmvrbin.bsky.social for winning 1st place in in-depth reporting in the National Federation of Press Women's contest for "Overcrowded" series! Read the award-winning series here: arkansasadvocate.com/category/ove...
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 31/07/2026
Listen to Advocate Deputy Editor @grajeda.bsky.social talk about her coverage of Arkansas' school voucher program on the latest episode of the @statesnewsroom.com "Stories from the States" podcast. www.newsfromthestates.com/podcast/stor...
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 05/07/2026
The fireworks may be over, but you can still celebrate a free press this weekend to mark the nation's 250th. Make a one-time donation of $17.76 or $250 to the Arkansas Advocate. arkansasadvocate.com/donate/
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/07/2026
Happy Fourth of July from the Arkansas Advocate! To celebrate the nation's 250th, consider showing your support for a free press. Make a one-time gift to the Arkansas Advocate of $250 or $17.76 in honor of Independence Day. arkansasadvocate.com/donate/
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 26/05/2026
You’ll never hit a paywall on our site. Instead, our readers help fund our nonprofit newsroom. If you value independent journalism by Arkansans, for Arkansans, will you consider making a contribution today? arkansasadvocate.com/donate?oa_re...
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 21/05/2026
With less than 6 months until Election Day, we're working tirelessly to ensure voters can understand the candidates and top issues. Independent reporting is more important than ever during an election year. Can you chip in to support our newsroom today? arkansasadvocate.com/donate?oa_re...
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 19/05/2026
The Arkansas legislative session has come to an end, and our team has been on the ground at the Capitol every step of the way. If you’ve turned to the Advocate to stay informed on this past session, consider making a contribution to fuel our work today. arkansasadvocate.com/donate?oa_re...
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 08/04/2026
Tomorrow is the inaugural Local News Day, a new nationwide day of action dedicated to connecting people with trusted local news. Arkansas Advocate is proud to be a founding partner of this important event, and we hope you’ll participate. Please share this post to support local journalism.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 28/03/2026
#NoKings protesters have begun marching across the Broadway Bridge from Little Rock toward North Little Rock. Video from @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 28/03/2026
The scene near the Broadway Bridge for the #NoKings protest , photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 28/03/2026
From @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: Mary Ruth Brown, 86, said this is her third #NoKings protest. A Little Rock resident for 30 years, she said a friend chose her sign for her.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 28/03/2026
#NoKings protesters gathering near the Broadway Bridge in downtown Little Rock (video by @tessmvrbin.bsky.social)
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/02/2026
First Amendment free speech rights debated in Sen. Mark Kelly’s illegal orders case
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/02/2026
Polls have closed in Arkansas state Senate District 26, where the Republican nominee for the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield's seat is being chosen. Follow the Arkansas Advocate tonight for the latest updates on the race. buff.ly/C3o5Yc0
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 03/02/2026
The letter from EPA explains that while the Clean Air Act prohibits the removal or disabling of emission control systems, the law has a written exception that the systems can be disabled for the purpose of a repair. buff.ly/ayKPeWM
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 03/02/2026
The department spent between roughly $28.5 million and $38 million on the salaries and benefits of the hundreds of Office for Civil Rights, or OCR, employees who were not working between March and December 2025, according to a Government Accountability Office report. buff.ly/TOzXYZd
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 03/02/2026
The announcement comes amid a partial government shutdown by congressional Democrats who are pushing to change immigration enforcement operations across the country. One of those proposed policy changes is a requirement for federal immigration officers to wear body cameras. buff.ly/AEoH01X
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 02/02/2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said during a Sunday interview on the Fox News show “Fox and Friends” that he was confident lawmakers would approve the funding package Tuesday. buff.ly/Nf7At1j
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 02/02/2026
As homeschool enrollment has risen in recent years, so have concerns about oversight. buff.ly/vwTIIYY
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 02/02/2026
Today is the deadline to register to vote in Arkansas' March 3 primary. Our Arkansas Explained feature explores voter registration in the state. buff.ly/wL72HkW
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 31/12/2025
We’ve got one day left to hit our end-of-year fundraising goal of $5,000. Can you help us cross the finish line? You can donate here: buff.ly/RlPTY3Q Thanks for your continued support!
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 02/12/2025
If we’ve succeeded in keeping you informed throughout the year on new state policies, please consider donating to our nonprofit this #GivingTuesday. Your gift will be doubled, up to $1,000, thanks to a matching grant from Skip Rutherford. Thank you for your continued support! buff.ly/9hC4cIe
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/10/2025
Internet giant Google officially announced the first phase of its $4 billion West Memphis cloud and artificial intelligence data center project Thursday in what officials called one of the largest economic investments ever in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/10/2025
Helena-West Helena’s new mayor is Joseph Whitfield, executive director of two nonprofit organizations in Phillips County and appointed to the post by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Whitfield will be eligible to run for election to a full term in next year's elections.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 02/09/2025
Arkansas state Sen. Garry Stubblefield has died at age 74, according to the Senate public information office. The Republican from Branch had represented Senate District 26 since 2012. An Aug. 26 social media post by his daughter said he'd undergone four surgeries in the previous week.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 16/08/2025
Today's our birthday! Looking for the perfect gift? Consider giving the gift of independent, local journalism by making a donation to our nonprofit's fundraiser. We hope to raise $3,000 to purchase audio and video equipment to enhance our reporting. You can give at buff.ly/yM94LEp Thank you!
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 04/08/2025
Admitted killer Travis Posey was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and 11 20-year sentences Monday in a June 2024 mass shooting at a South Arkansas supermarket that left four dead and nearly a dozen wounded. More later from the Arkansas Advocate.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 16/07/2025
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Little Rock federal court's block of part of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature education law regarding "indoctrination" and sent the case back for further proceedings. Follow the Arkansas Advocate for more details.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 14/06/2025
At least 2,000 people showed up to the Little Rock 'No Kings Day' protest on Saturday, one of at least 1,500 protests taking place across the U.S. in response to Trump administration actions. Hear and see what Advocate reporters witnessed on the ground as protesters crossed Veterans Memorial Bridge.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 14/06/2025
Little Rock's #NoKings march and rally has wrapped up. A few thousand demonstrators lined up before 10 a.m. to walk across the Broadway Bridget to North Little and back for a rally in a riverside park behind the Old State House. One of 15 planned in Arkansas today. @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social
Photo shows line of "No Kings" protesters marching across the Broadway Bridge from North Little Rock to Little Rock on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 22/03/2025
It's the final day of #SunshineWeek, which promotes the significance of government #transparency and accountability. Support our government transparency reporting and help our nonprofit reach our fundraising goal of $2,000 with a $20 tax-deductible gift today: buff.ly/vnHH2Um #arpx #arleg
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 21/03/2025
#SunshineWeek is winding down. Can you help support government transparency with a $20 donation to our nonprofit? Your tax-deductible gift helps our independent newsroom hold elected officials accountable and keep Arkansans informed. Support local journalism today: buff.ly/4cnSNbu #arpx #arleg
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 19/03/2025
#SunshineWeek is a time to join good government organizations, news outlets and civic groups in promoting the significance of government #transparency and accountability. Donate today to help our nonprofit newsroom hold elected officials accountable and reach our fundraising goal: buff.ly/f6C1t3q
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 18/03/2025
For the 20th observance of #SunshineWeek, join organizations across the U.S. to champion access to #PublicRecords and why it matters to our communities. Help our nonprofit raise $2,000 this week in support of government transparency in Arkansas with a tax-deductible donation today: buff.ly/2UHOVmR
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 17/03/2025
It’s #SunshineWeek 2025. Join the movement for more government transparency by supporting the Arkansas Advocate's work to shine a light on the actions of our state's elected officials. Help our nonprofit reach its goal of raising $2,000 this week with a tax-deductible donation: buff.ly/l1c8kXZ
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 21/01/2025
The Arkansas Advocate is looking for a reporter with at least three years experience to join our nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. The minimum salary starts at $52K and includes a generous benefits package. Interested? Visit buff.ly/4jpgcYn for details on how to apply.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 19/12/2024
Tis the season for community and gratitude. Our goal is to raise $30,000 by Dec. 31st to fund more independent, watchdog journalism, and we're humbling asking for your support. This season of giving, can you include Arkansas Advocate on your holiday list? #arpx #arleg buff.ly/3uzs9WP
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 18/12/2024
Happy holidays from the Arkansas Advocate! As you buy presents this season, consider a tax-deductible gift for your local nonprofit newsroom. Since our articles are free to read and republish, it’s a gift for everyone in Arkansas. Thanks for supporting local journalism! buff.ly/3uzs9WP
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 12/12/2024
The clock is ticking: We have less than a month left to reach our end-of-year fundraising goal for more independent journalism in Arkansas. For the cost of a cup of coffee a month, you can help us achieve our plans for 2025. Are you in? You can support us here: buff.ly/3uzs9WP
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