
Antoinette Grajeda
Deputy Editor, Arkansas AdvocateAntoinette Grajeda is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.
Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.
(Source: Arkansas Advocate)
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What's the Arkansas ACCESS Act? This is a breakdown of Gov. Sanders' higher education reform package.
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The Arkansas ACCESS Act, aiming to overhaul the state's higher education system, has received initial legislative approval amid debates on student rights and funding.
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An Arkansas Senate committee has delayed a bill that would require public school students to watch a human development video, causing the proposal to stall.
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Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.
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Arkansas farmers are increasingly concerned about the rising costs of migrant visa programs, which are essential for supplementing their shrinking rural workforce.
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Arkansas lawmakers consider legislation to eliminate DEI programs at state colleges, following national trends, drawing opposition from some officials.
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Judge denies pause in Arkansas LEARNS Act case, ruling impacts teachers discussing Critical Race Theory amidst claims of free speech infringement.
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Arkansas opens applications for its final casino license in Pope County, marking its third attempt in five years amid legal challenges and local debates.
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In response to new Title IX regulations that include protections for LGBTQ+ students, Arkansas’ governor signed an executive order Thursday that instructs public schools to instead follow state law and directs the education department to provide guidance on how to do so.
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An Arkansas legislative committee on Thursday reviewed and approved an emergency rule that permits electronic signatures on voter registration applications only when they’re completed at certain state agencies.
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Arkansas to review rule requiring ink signatures for voter registrations, aiming for consistency and preventing issues before elections.
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Arkansas advocates push for funding in Pre-K, childcare, and disability services, highlighting underfunding and the need for improved worker wages.