Arkansas Advocate
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. Check out our submission guidelines.
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. See our guidelines for submitting opinion columns here.
We welcome other news organizations to republish our work, asking only that they credit us and link back to our original story. See our guidelines for republishing content, graphics and photos.
You can read us for free. We are supported by the generosity of those who believe an informed citizenry strengthens society and who value independent journalism.
Arkansas Advocate is an affiliate of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, supported by grants and donations. The Advocate retains full editorial independence.
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Arkansas’ prison board approved a $57M design contract for a planned 3,000-bed prison despite concerns over location and community impact. -
Third federal lawsuit says Arkansas’s ban on PBM‑owned pharmacies violates commerce clause and limits drug access. -
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders travels to Normandy, Paris and Switzerland June 14–19 to boost trade and attract jobs. -
Arkansas PBS would lose $2.5 million in programming and operational funds if President Donald Trump’s desired cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting come to fruition, interim executive director Sajni Kumpuris told the network’s governing board at its quarterly meeting Thursday. -
Arkansas Supreme Court allows corrections board's lawsuit challenging governor's authority over prisons to proceed, rejecting state's appeal. -
Arkansas AG certifies League of Women Voters’ ballot title after revisions meet new readability law, advancing effort to safeguard direct democracy. -
What's the Arkansas ACCESS Act? This is a breakdown of Gov. Sanders' higher education reform package. -
Arkansas introduces bill to dissolve State Library, transferring duties to the Department of Education and revising public library funding criteria. -
Chief Justice Karen Baker submits the requested HR report in the ongoing dispute with the Arkansas Supreme Court's administrator. -
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. -
Arkansas House passes bills modifying citizen-led petition process; absence of emergency clauses delays immediate implementation. -
The Arkansas PBS governing board was preserved after the chairman's discussion with the bill sponsor halted a proposal to dissolve it.