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…
Early voting has started in Arkansas, which means a firehose of disinformation has started to target voters. Over the weekend, Pulaski County Clerk Terri Hollingsworth tweeted that she’d received reports…
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…
Campaign finance is where power and influence truly converge— behind every political career is a network of financial backers and influential players. John Thurston’s political war chest is no exception,…
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…
Here’s some clear law for you, Justice Rhonda Wood. Arkansas Code § 7-10-102(a): “The offices of Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, circuit judge, district…
Remember when we wondered if Arkansas’s Schools for the Blind and Deaf would be the next targets of Jacob Oliva’s ire? We have an update. Today, the Democrat-Gazette reports the…