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April 28, 2025: Migrants are making SOS signs out of their bodies so drones can see them at our country's concentration camps.

She's really frustrated with how Bentley has framed this as pro-life/prop-choice. As someone with 4 kids and 2 miscarriages, she's well aware of how human development works. She wants to teach HG&D, but without turning this into something dishonest or untrue about the bill.

Medical experts from all political parties have thoroughly debunked the video - it's nothing more than propaganda. The video would be shown before students have even learned basic anatomy and sex ed. Also on the docket: a few bills that would strengthen transparency requirements for school boards.

Good morning folks! We are in Senate Education this morning; the committee has a packed agenda. The primary interest for us: HB1180, the Baby Olivia Act from Rep. Bentley. It would require public school students as young as 10 to view a medically inaccurate video about fetal gestation.

Sen. Kim Hammer is trying to destroy your right to propose ballot initiatives. This morning, he filed a slate of bills that would functionally eliminate your ability to even hope to get something on the ballot. onarwatch.org/kim-hammer-w... Senators' contact info is publicly available, fyi.

🚨🧵It has started: Kim Hammer and #arleg supermajority filing 6 bills that would make citizen led canvassing efforts incredibly difficult. This pertains to VOLUNTEER canvassers, folks. Sound the alarm. They are gutting the people's process yet again. #arpx

This is worth pointing out: the Legislature has a narrow view of "transparency." It came up in the House committee hearing yesterday on SB3. There's a provision in SB3 that would alter how alcohol licenses are distributed; a number of liquor store owners came to speak against that specific clause.

Opinion | No one could’ve predicted that Trump would do this

Good morning. It's the fourth week of the 2025 Regular Session. How many times have you contacted your state lawmakers? Have you made plans to come to the Capitol (if such a trip is possible for you)?

Happening now: Gov. Sanders is announcing work requirements for Medicaid. This would directly harm thousands of Arkansans who already struggle to access healthcare. Here's more on work requirements: www.kff.org/medicaid/iss...

Rep. Lee Johnson filing a bill that would create a doula certification in Arkansas so trained advocates can fight for pregnant women's rights in an unbending healthcare system is FANTASTIC! More of this, #arleg! #arpx arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...

A proposed bill that would “regulate liability for shooting sports events” and “provide immunity to certain individuals” at those events was pulled from consideration this week after lawmakers voiced concerns in a committee meeting. #arpx #arleg

It’s no secret- vouchers are coupons for kids already in private schools. www.statenews.org/section/the-...

ARKANSAS — Gov Sarah Sanders came to TN to push @GovBillLee’s failed vouchers scam… Ex Little Rock superintendent Baker Kurrus says they should stop their wildly expensive program, which is mainly helping kids who were NOT in public school 👇🏽 🤔 arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

Happy snow day. #arleg starts Monday. It’s fine.

Good morning! We're posted up at the Capitol in the Old Supreme Court Room, where we expect Sen. Bryan King to give a press conference on a few bills relating to prisons - population, incarceration, overcrowding, etc. He's been a vocal supporter of the Franklin County and River Valley Coalition.

@ForARPeople1 created an incredible toolkit to assist with advocacy efforts! Sure, it's made for Franklin County, but change the words and fill in the blank for any County and any issue! It's applicable to all! #arnews #arpx #arleg forarpeople.org/franklin-co-...

A reminder with this incoming cold blast: Our local water utility says they pray we don’t run out of water overnight when folks drip their faucets. This is the supply from which the prison intends to pull ~15,000,000 gallons/month. #franklincountystrong #prisongate #ARpx

Yet again, a handful of our state’s top leaders continue the pattern of “if we don’t like it, we’ll just make something up and change the rules.” #arpx arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

Read this thread! #arpx #arleg

Thoughts and prayers for anyone attempting Whole Foods today.

The out-of-state group that deployed an anti-“woke” public schools activist with a background of doing gay porn is still pouring millions into Tennessee to help @govbilllee pass his private school vouchers scam this coming session… #LeesVoucherScam

Baby SOS here is 27 years old?! Jester's qualifications=he went to the same religious college as the governor, then went to work for her after law school. Now, thanks to Sanders' appointment, he will control elections and ballot initiatives in Arkansas. 🚨🚨🚨 arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...

NEW: Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position. ⤵️

Voters are unhappy with a government they feel does not deliver for them. Unfair voting maps are part of why Washington too frequently does not work.

Four people were killed and a suspect was found dead in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Only America abides the slaughter of their children in their schools.

Why do we live like this when we don't have to? www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12...

Handy advocacy guide for Franklin Co folks! #arpx #arleg

Gov. Sanders announced today that she was asking the federal government to limit the kinds of foods that SNAP benefits can purchase. Here's just one problem: that'll make hungry families hungrier. #arpx forarpeople.org/making-hungr...

My colleagues do the Lord's work forarpeople.org/making-hungr... #arpx #arleg @forarpeople.bsky.social

She says nothing about the billions in subsidies we give to the junk food industry. Seems like a better place to start instead of going after someone's choices, which is often contingent on accessibility of food. #arpx brightsidempls.org/blogs/news/w....

But taxpayer-funded junk food is allowed for private and homeschooled students via LEARNS so this move is really about punishing poor people. Got it. #arpx #arleg talkbusiness.net/2024/12/gov-...

Regarding Franklin County: Staff at the Bureau of Legislative Research confirm that the Arkansas Development Finance Authority will lease the 815 acres in Franklin County to the Arkansas Department of Corrections for $1 a year. This won't require legislative approval. #ARpx (1/3)

This is so bananas. I know SEO is mystifying for non tech people but, good lord, maybe Google about Google before you light your money on fire. bless their hearts.

Are you following @forarpeople.bsky.social yet? If you're interested in AR politics (#arpx) and/or the AR legislature (#arleg), For AR People is your go-to for what will impact you and yours. Spread the word!

Dem Gaz reported in Nov. that the state purchased Franklin Co prison land from Aaron and Haley Geissinger #arpx

Devastating.

Good morning Arkansas! We're posted up in the Children and Youth Committee, where legislators will hear a presentation from the Franklin County and River Valley Coalition. You can follow along with our live thread here (and it'll be our first one on this platform, so bear with us!) #arpx #arleg

Breaking News: A gunman shot two students, ages 5 and 6, at a small school in rural California. The gunman is dead, and the children are being treated.

Rawn has said the city needs to address housing issues, citing high median housing costs and homelessness.

Soy una costeña colombiana ahora adióóóósssss ✌🏽😘

Hot damn, so proud of my city!

Wondering around Bogota 2/ @genniediaz.bsky.social the last couple of days 🤩

Democrats bitching and moaning about the Hunter Biden pardon are the problem. Being a sanctimonious goody two-shoes is how you lose and lose and lose. Get over yourselves. Play the game. Jesus Christ.

In both Georgia and Texas, about a quarter of citizens are unsure whether they need an ID to vote, or they incorrectly believe they don’t need ID to vote.

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It’s not about empowering parents and students in underserved areas— the map is pretty clear on that. It’s about Arkansas taxpayers subsidizing the lifestyles of a few. Vouchers are a scam. #arpx #arleg

And, it turns out, our taxpayer dollars are paying for Christmas gifts for homeschoolers. bsky.app/profile/jenn...

The more details that come out about Ark. LEARNS, the worse it gets: our hard-earned tax dollars are going to vendors serving wealthy families in Northwest and Central Arkansas; meanwhile, kids in the Delta and Southeast Arkansas can't afford lunch. #arpx forarpeople.org/learns-vendo...