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Arkansas governor, education secretary call on schools to join mental health pilot project
The governor and education secretary sent a letter to Arkansas school superintendents Tuesday urging them to join a new pilot program focused on increasing access to mental health care for students and restricting in-school cellphone use. Building off recommendations from superintendents who met with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva last month, […] The post Arkansas governor, education secretary call on schools to join mental health pilot project appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout
WASHINGTON — Texas U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for President Joe Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee Tuesday, becoming the first congressional Democrat to do so after Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate that has sent the party reeling four months before the November presidential election. Biden has acknowledged a shaky debate […] The post Texas U.S. House member calls for Biden to withdraw amid debate fallout appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling
WASHINGTON — A New York judge agreed Tuesday to delay the criminal sentencing of former President Donald Trump in the state hush money case after Trump claimed the U.S. Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision absolves him. New York Justice Juan Merchan, who oversaw the case, ordered the delay until Sept. 18 so the court could […] The post Trump NY sentencing delayed after U.S. Supreme Court presidential immunity ruling appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
WASHINGTON – Senior Biden administration officials announced a proposed rule Tuesday to prevent heat-related illness in the workplace, as climate change brings hotter temperatures around the nation. In a call to reporters Monday, officials spoke on background about the new rule, which the administration sent to the Federal Register Tuesday for review. Depending on the […] The post Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity
Monday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision granting the presumption of criminal immunity for official actions taken by a president fundamentally altered U.S. democracy, President Joe Biden said from the White House Monday evening. Speaking for less than five minutes, Biden said the 6-3 decision contradicted the spirit of the country’s founding — set to be celebrated […] The post ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort
Arkansas has received a $2.2 million federal grant to support land acquisition for the recovery of endangered species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Monday. The funding is part of $48.4 million in grants to 19 states and Guam to support land acquisition and conservation planning projects on more than 23,000 acres of habitat […] The post Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest
The Arkansas Advocate took home first-place honors in three categories in the Arkansas Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Editorial Contest. The awards were announced June 29 at the APA’s annual convention in Jonesboro. Advocate reporters Tess Vrbin and Antoinette Grajeda placed first in the news story category among online-only news outlets for their story “A […] The post Advocate wins three first-place awards in Arkansas Press Association contest appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Monday filed suit against Attorney General Merrick Garland, in an ongoing effort to obtain audio recordings from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel during an investigation of the president’s handling of classified documents. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, […] The post U.S. House Judiciary files suit to obtain audio tapes of Biden special counsel interview appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas NetChoice case differs from U.S. Supreme Court case, but both involve First Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday paused two controversial social media laws from Texas and Florida, sending them back to lower courts for further review. One party in the case is also challenging an Arkansas social media law. The Supreme Court case Moody vs. NetChoice LLC has been referred to as a significant First Amendment […] The post Arkansas NetChoice case differs from U.S. Supreme Court case, but both involve First Amendment appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case
WASHINGTON — U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, sending former President Donald Trump’s election interference case back to the lower courts. The justices left open the question of how far the boundaries of such official acts […] The post Presidential immunity extends to some official acts, Supreme Court rules in Trump case appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Who’s behind the Arkansas Advocate and how long will it be be around
As the mid-point of 2024 passes, this seems a good time to address the big questions I frequently get asked. Folks I encounter as I attend meetings and events around Arkansas want to know where we get our funding and is it sustainable. Those are fair questions given the turmoil in the news ecosystem, what […] The post Who’s behind the Arkansas Advocate and how long will it be be around appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say
Abortion surveillance is something former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has said is up to states. But for abortion providers and advocates, surveillance and monitoring by anti-abortion activists has long been the reality. And post-Dobbs many states are actively trying to expand government surveillance. “There is a lot of confusion in […] The post Abortion surveillance isn’t new but monitoring has increased post Dobbs, activists say appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Modern-day ‘Comstocks’ look to police travel, information as another strategy to end abortion
Mark Lee Dickson says he’s been home maybe once in the two years since the U.S. Supreme Court vanished federal abortion rights in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The 38-year-old director of Right to Life of East Texas in Longview has been on an endless road trip trying to set legal traps for people […] The post Modern-day ‘Comstocks’ look to police travel, information as another strategy to end abortion appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Trump rallies in Chesapeake, backed by Virginia governor, GOP leaders
CHESAPEAKE — “We win Virginia, and the race is over,” former president Donald Trump told a crowd of more than a thousand at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Chesapeake on Friday. He and opponent President Joe Biden each held rallies following their debate the night before. Biden held one in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier in the […] The post Trump rallies in Chesapeake, backed by Virginia governor, GOP leaders appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Arkansas homelessness-assistance organizer fears U.S. Supreme Court decision banning outdoor sleep
A Friday decision from the U.S. Supreme Court allowing local governments to prohibit people experiencing homelessness from sleeping outside sparked fear in one homelessness-assistance leader in Central Arkansas. “I feel a lot of things: Fear, outrage, shame, anger,” said Aaron Reddin, founder of The Van. “… Mostly fear. I don’t trust our governments locally, and […] The post Arkansas homelessness-assistance organizer fears U.S. Supreme Court decision banning outdoor sleep appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
In Raleigh, a fiery Biden blasts Trump as a threat to democracy, seeks to quell age concerns
In his first major public appearance after Thursday night’s presidential debate in Atlanta, a fiery and animated President Joe Biden addressed a loud and enthusiastic crowd on Friday at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. In a speech interrupted repeatedly by applause and chants of “four more years!” and “yes you can!” from an […] The post In Raleigh, a fiery Biden blasts Trump as a threat to democracy, seeks to quell age concerns appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden touched on a flood of criticism of his debate performance during a rally on Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must figure out a way to reassure voters after what they described as a “terrible” showing and a “bad night.” Biden, speaking from Raleigh, North Carolina, […] The post Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve billions in emergency funding for domestic priorities it says are essential, including border security, emergency preparedness and child care. The $4 billion in new emergency spending requested Friday calls on lawmakers to approve more funding than was included in the dozen annual government funding bills […] The post White House seeks emergency funds for Midwest disaster relief, Key Bridge in Maryland appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
The complete failure of Thursday night
There’s nothing quite like watching your democracy fail in real-time, with chyrons and everything. I’ve had some long moments in my life, but few seemed more elongated than the 90-minute debate between your great-grandpa and an aspiring authoritarian. As much as I was watching the debate, I was watching social media and came to realize […] The post The complete failure of Thursday night appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants
WASHINGTON — A former Pennsylvania police officer who joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that delayed the certification of the 2020 presidential election results cannot be charged with obstructing an official proceeding unless a lower court finds otherwise, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday. The ruling throws into question the cases […] The post U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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Arkansas Advocate intends to show how state government affects the lives of everyday Arkansans so they can make informed decisions about themselves, their families and their communities. We strive to amplify the voices of all Arkansans. We focus especially on the relationship between people, power and policy. As an independent, nonpartisan news organization, Arkansas Advocate will keep an eye on the levers of power and those who manipulate them, and hold public officials accountable regardless of party or ideology. We believe news is a vital community service and ethical journalism a cornerstone of democracy, making us key players in fulfilling Arkansas’ state motto, Regnat Populus: “the people rule.” Arkansas Advocate proudly publishes the work of independent journalists. If you have a great idea and a passion for ethical, truthful storytelling, we’d love to hear from you. The Advocate also provides a forum for guest commentary on issues of interest to Arkansans. We separate opinion from our news reporting and clearly label each. Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. The Advocate retains full editorial independence.
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