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Annual tuition rates at more than half the schools applying for next year’s voucher program exceed the $7,208 the state will provide, according to an Advocate analysis. This leaves a financial gap some schools are working to close in a state with one of the nation’s highest poverty rates. #arpx

Applications show gaps between Arkansas vouchers and private school tuition rates arkansasadvocate.com/2026/07/01/a...

Republican Bill Teeter is one step closer to serving the remainder of the late Rep. Stan Berry’s term, after winning a special primary runoff election for an Arkansas River Valley area seat Tuesday. #arpx #arleg

Teeter wins special GOP runoff for late Arkansas House member’s seat arkansasadvocate.com/briefs/teete...

A federal judge on Tuesday declared unconstitutional state laws restricting Arkansas’ initiative and referendum process that are being challenged in court by ballot measure sponsors. #arpx #arleg

Federal judge rules Arkansas initiative restrictions unconstitutional arkansasadvocate.com/2026/07/01/f...

Democratic state Sen. Fred Love said Friday he would issue an executive order halting the administration of Arkansas’ school voucher program if elected governor in November. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/06/26/l...

Love vows order halting school vouchers if elected Arkansas governor | Arkansas Advocate

Democratic state Sen. Fred Love said Friday he would issue an executive order halting the administration of Arkansas’ school voucher program if elected governor in November.

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ICYMI: Arkansas students saw overall improvement in their annual test scores, according to data released by state officials last week. #arpx #arleg

Arkansas students see boost in annual test scores arkansasadvocate.com/2026/06/18/a...

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to review Arkansas’ limits on assistance for voters at the polls, a decision that advocates say further erodes the landmark 1965 law preventing discrimination against racial minorities at the ballot box. #arpx

US Supreme Court further erodes Voting Rights Act by declining Arkansas case, advocates say arkansasadvocate.com/2026/06/22/u...

ICYMI: After months of controversy, the University of Arkansas has selected an interim dean to take over the law school in July. #arpx #arleg

University of Arkansas selects alumna, Oklahoma professor for interim law school dean arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/29/u...

The Arkansas TV Commission is expected to vote whether to move forward with plans to cut ties with PBS during its meeting this morning. A livestream of the meeting starts at 10am: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ashU... #arpx

Arkansas TV Foundation reaches PBS dues goal arkansasadvocate.com/briefs/arkan...

Republican Bill Teeter will run opposed for the House District 44 seat in November. Teeter also advance to a June 30 runoff with Nikki Phillips to serve the remainder of the late Rep. Stan Berry's term, which ends in January. Phillips said she plans to bow out of the runoff. #arpx #arleg

Republican nominee selected to run for late Arkansas lawmaker’s House seat arkansasadvocate.com/2026/06/03/r...

Election day is Tuesday in House District 44. The four Republicans running for the vacant Arkansas River Valley seat are focused on tax cuts to address constituents’ affordability concerns. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/26/c...

Candidates for late Arkansas lawmaker’s seat tout tax cut support | Arkansas Advocate

The four Republicans running for a vacant Arkansas River Valley seat in the House are focused on tax cuts to address constituents’ affordability concerns.

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Via @arkansasadvocate.com: Volunteers armed with clipboards will be collecting signatures at Arkansas festivals & farmers markets over the next seven weeks as three initiative campaigns race to qualify for the November ballot. 🔈Click to hear the story: arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/18/a...

Arkansas ballot measure groups remain optimistic ahead of petition deadline | Arkansas Advocate

Volunteers armed with clipboards will be collecting signatures at Arkansas festivals, farmers markets and other locations over the next seven weeks as three initiative campaigns race to qualify for th...

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The Arkansas State Board of Education approved Thursday an emergency rule to implement new legislation governing the creation of newly formed smaller school districts. #arpx #arleg

Arkansas panel adopts rules for law aiding formerly consolidated school districts arkansasadvocate.com/briefs/arkan...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed another round of income tax cuts into law Wednesday afternoon, marking the conclusion of a three-day special session. #arpx #arleg arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/06/a...

Arkansas lawmakers approve $192M tax cut legislation, end session | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas legislators gave final approval to another round of income tax cuts Wednesday morning, concluding a three-day special session.

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Arkansas lawmakers returning to the Capitol Monday will begin the work of carrying out the governor’s tax cutting agenda during what’s expected to be a three-day special session. If lawmakers approve the cuts, it will mark the fourth round of tax cuts since Sanders took office in 2023. #arpx

Arkansas Explained: What’s happening with state tax cuts? | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas lawmakers returning to the Capitol will begin the work of carrying out the governor’s tax cutting agenda during what’s expected to be a three-day special session.

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Arkansas Explained: What’s happening with state tax cuts? arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/04/a...

Lawmakers ended the fiscal session this week as expected, and will return to the Capitol Monday for a special session focused on tax cuts. The governor issued a proclamation Thursday that set the special session’s agenda, which includes cutting individual income and corporate tax rates. #arpx

SESSION SNAPSHOT: With budget done, Arkansas Legislature moves on to tax cuts arkansasadvocate.com/2026/05/01/s...

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakens a key part of the Voting Rights Act threatens minority representation in legislative districts in Arkansas, a state that has faced legal fights over redistricting, progressive groups said Wednesday. #arpx #arleg

Voting Rights Act ruling could have major impact in Arkansas, groups say arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/29/v...

Arkansas ranks worst in the nation on health system performance for Hispanic residents, according to a new report that found existing racial and ethnic health disparities are likely to worsen in every state under recent federal policy changes. arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/29/r...

Report: Arkansas worst in nation on healthcare for Hispanic residents | Arkansas Advocate

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Budget bills for the University of Arkansas’ Fayetteville and Little Rock campuses that have struggled to find legislative support over policy disputes finally received approval from the Arkansas House Tuesday. #arpx #arleg

UA’s Fayetteville and Little Rock budget bills win approval, break deadlock arkansasadvocate.com/2026/04/28/u...