Hammer’s bills are designed to shut you out of the democratic process Sen. Kim Hammer is running for Arkansas Secretary of State, and if you think he wants to serve…
The push to ditch public affirmative action is back, and it’s uglier than ever. Last session, fifteen Arkansas state senators voted against SB71, Dan Sullivan’s 2023 bill to gut public…
Bad news for those who value government accountability and transparency During routine conflict of interest research, On AR Watch uncovered that Chris Caldwell, the current Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner,…
The move isn’t about governing but rather ruling with an iron fist In a blatant display of partisanship and disregard for its chamber’s so-called contemplative nature, the Arkansas Senate GOP…
Last night in Charleston, Arkansas, residents packed out a town hall to express their frustration with Governor Sarah Sanders’ seemingly sudden decision to build a massive 3,000-bed prison on the…
Voter Suppression in Crittenden County + Anita Bell’s Conflict of Interest Last week, voters in West Memphis, AR got some encouraging news: early voting would be restored. It’s a big…
Democracy takes another hit. Governor Sanders’ recent appointments to the Arkansas Supreme Court raise serious concerns about fairness, impartiality, and the lengths to which political power will go to control…
In a shameful display of voter suppression, Republican-led election commissioners in Crittenden County are actively working to prevent Black voters in West Memphis from casting their ballots early. The county’s…
A lengthy report and committee meeting determined the Governor’s administration potentially broke some laws in seven instances. Yesterday our team covered hours of a Legislative Joint Audit meeting regarding the…
The Arkansas Department of Education lowered disability standards for its EFA applications, allowing private school families to use LEARNS vouchers up to two years early. Ninety-five percent of the 4,975…