LAWSUIT ALERT: Several Arkansas voters filed a lawsuit today asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to step in and order that signatures submitted last month for the Arkansas Ballot Measure Amendment be counted.
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Housed at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in Little Rock, the Public Policy Center is part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. We provide Arkansans with research-based information about public policy issues.
Did you know Arkansas is near the end of its process of updating the state water plan? Draft recommendations and results of feedback from Arkansans interested in the state's water quality and quantity will be posted at agriculture.arkansas.gov/natural-reso...
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Arkansas' November ballot may have only one citizen initiative on it after Friday's deadline saw petitions dropped off at the state capitol for one constitutional amendment. Sponsors of two other proposals announced they were not submitting voter signatures. July 3 Newsletter: conta.cc/4b86G9D
A federal judge in Fayetteville says multiple laws enacted by the Arkansas legislature regulating the citizen initiative process violate the First Amendment. A few remaining laws in this lawsuit will continue on to trial July 28. www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/ju...
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A federal judge ruled in a decision released Tuesday that a set of state laws regulating petitioning in Arkansas is unconstitutional.
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This is the last weekend for Arkansans to sign petitions for proposed constitutional amendments whose sponsors are seeking a spot on the November ballot. Read more about those efforts in our June Arkansas Ballot Issue Education Newsletter. conta.cc/4eJLUhF
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Email from Public Policy Center Last Days to Sign Petitions Public Policy Center | uaex.uada.edu/ballot June 2026 Signature Gathering Continues Ahead of State's July 3 Petition Deadline Sponso
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We are thankful for being recognized as the 2026 National Winner for Education Materials by the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP). We partnered with Arkansas Civic Action Network to create the Arkansas Volunteer Canvassing Guide and training sessions.
Sponsors of three proposed Arkansas constitutional amendment are actively collecting voter signatures ahead of the July 3 petition deadline. Find out more about the proposals and two special elections taking place next month in our May Arkansas Ballot Issue Education Newsletter: conta.cc/4dBNiDF
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UPDATED FACT SHEET: Two important websites recently changed for Arkansans interested in making and selling homemade food to the public. The state's food guide and the link for requesting a business ID for food labels. Find both in www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSPPC318.pdf
A federal appeals court today (May 22) rejected a request from Arkansas election officials for a hearing on whether Arkansans must use ink pens versus electronic signatures to sign voter registration application forms. Background conta.cc/3QuypKp Court order www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/u...
Blog Post: Did you know Arkansas' first constitution banned military service members from voting in the state? Our latest blog post offers a timeline on how voting qualifications have changed in Arkansas: www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
How Arkansas Voting Requirements Have Changed Over Time
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BLOG POST: We look at how Arkansas voters have defined economic development in state law. Read more at: www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
How Arkansas Voters Have Defined Economic Development
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Arkansas voters approved a voter registration system in 1964 that requires potential voters to sign their application forms with a signature or mark. A debate over whether electronic signatures count heads to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Read more in our April newsletter. conta.cc/3QuypKp
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It's that time of year where Arkansans are looking at what food they can make at home and sell to the public. Bookmark this link to our Arkansas cottage food / Food Freedom Act information! www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What You Can Make and Sell Under the Arkansas Food Freedom Act
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The fiscal session underway at the Arkansas Capitol is a good reminder to know who your state representative and senator are. Find your Senator: senate.arkansas.gov/senators/sen... Find your Representative: www.arkansashouse.org/learn/distri... #ARleap
Starting noon Wednesday: The Arkansas legislature will begin their Fiscal Session. Legislators meet to discuss financial and budget matters. Most bills will be related to funding state programs such as education and the expense of state offices. Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
NEWSLETTER: What is a ballot issue group? We go into the details in the March Arkansas Ballot Issue Education Newsletter and also provide an update on court cases. Email link conta.cc/41hqHVQ #ARballot
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Email from Public Policy Center What is a Ballot Issue Committee? Public Policy Center | uaex.uada.edu/ballot March 2026 What is a Ballot Issue Committee? Arkansas legislators have asked vot
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ELECTION ALERT - Arkansas voters have a runoff election March 31 to decide the Republican candidate for Secretary of State and voters in many communities may still have a county judge, sheriff, school board member to decide because no candidate won a majority of votes. Check with your county clerk!
Voting continues through 7:30 p.m. today, March 3, across Arkansas. Today’s elections include party primaries, judge races, school elections and special elections in some areas of the state. Find a copy of your sample ballot and a list of voting locations at www.voterview.ar-nova.org #arpx
FYI - If you are registered to vote in Arkansas but recently moved counties, you can now update your voter registration info on Election Day. Act 372 of 2025 changed requirements for voters who moved within the state. Previously, voters had no later than four days before an election. #ARballot
NEWSLETTER - Despite what they consider good news from the Circuit Court, the League of Women Voters of Arkansas expects to try for as many signatures from as many counties as possible for their proposed 2026 constitutional amendment. conta.cc/4kQNMYw #ARballot
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Email from Public Policy Center Judge Rules 50-County Voter Signature Law Unconstitutional Public Policy Center | uaex.uada.edu/ballot February 2026 Judge Rules in Favor of 15-County Requir
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Early voting in Arkansas continues this week ahead of the March 3 election. Find your sample ballot at www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView
Arkansas Public Policy Center@uaexppc.bsky.social · 6mo agoEarly voting starts Tuesday in Arkansas. Remember to bring your photo ID! Arkansas driver’s license or state ID card; U.S. Passport; U.S. Military ID; Employee badge or ID issued by Arkansas college; Concealed handgun carry license; Public assistance ID; Voter verification photo ID card.
BLOG POST - Have you assessed your car yet for this year? Here's an early reminder and a preview of how you interact with the role of county assessor in Arkansas every year. www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a County Assessor?
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BLOG POST - This position is the only county "executive" positions that places educational requirements on the person running for office. www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a County Surveyor?
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BLOG POST - When someone dies in Arkansas, the county corner has a role in responding and documenting what happened. The county coroner is one of nine elected executive positions in Arkansas though it's an appointed position in some counties. www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a Coroner?
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BLOG POST: Did you know? Depending on your county, the collector role might be combined with the sheriff or treasurer position in Arkansas. Read more about the role and responsibilities of the county tax collector in our post. www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a County Collector?
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BLOG POST: If you're making plans to vote this week, hopefully you're familiar with the county clerk. Here's our latest blog post on the roles and responsibilities of elected county officials. www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a County Clerk?
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Marion County voters will see two sales tax proposals and a $16.5 million bond issue on their March 3 ballot. Find out more about the proposal to fund building a community center in our fact sheet, now available at www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com... #arpx #arballot
Fact sheet Available for Upcoming Marion County Community Center Sales Tax and Bond Issue Election
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The judge's order prevents the state from enforcing a law that increased the number of counties where ballot initiative groups must gather signatures from 15 to 50. The attorney general plans to appeal the ruling. #arpx #arleg
Arkansas Advocate@arkansasadvocate.com · 6mo agoArkansas judge blocks state law increasing signature requirement for ballot measures #ARLeg #ARpx arkansasadvocate.com/2026/02/13/a...
Early voting starts Tuesday in Arkansas. Remember to bring your photo ID! Arkansas driver’s license or state ID card; U.S. Passport; U.S. Military ID; Employee badge or ID issued by Arkansas college; Concealed handgun carry license; Public assistance ID; Voter verification photo ID card.
BLOG POST: The role of a county judge in Arkansas is an administrative one, and only a judicial one when a situation involves a property tax dispute. In other states, this role is often called the "county administrator." www.uaex.uada.edu/business-com...
What is a County Judge?
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