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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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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.