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MUST WATCH — Students from Little Rock Central High School went to the State Capitol today to voice their opposition to
#ArkansasLEARNS
and its amendment.
GOP Senator Jane English shut down and interrupted each of these civically-engaged students during the committee hearing.
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@Esqueer_
Immediately following that disgraceful question, the lead Republican sponsor said gender affirming care was a "TikTok plot from Communist China."
The transphobia in the Arkansas Legislature is real.
Republicans are not hiding their transphobia.
TODAY in the Judiciary Committee, one Senator asked a doctor if she "has a penis" and another claimed that gender affirming care was a TikTok plot from China.
Then, they passed
#SB199
to create malpractice law for life saving care.
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Republicans are not hiding their transphobia.
TODAY in the Judiciary Committee, one Senator asked a doctor if she "has a penis" and another claimed that gender affirming care was a TikTok plot from China.
Then, they passed
#SB199
to create malpractice law for life saving care.
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Powerful moment from
@SenatorFlowers
speaking against Arkansas LEARNS —
"I don't think you understand … everywhere in my district, kids [are] neglected. And y’all sit up here and write these laws, tearing up my community. You don’t give a hoot, and it ain’t going to work."
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We are so, so sorry America had to listen to Sarah Huckabee Sanders tonight.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders claims teachers are “indoctrinating” children in classrooms.
That’s a lie — as is most of what she claims about public education.
And in terms of “indoctrination” we found some interesting commercials on Fox News 👀 📺 👀
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Senator
@clarketucker
speaks out against anti-LGBTQ law
#SB43
:
“25% of the kids in our state don’t know how they’re gonna eat dinner tonight… The people of Arkansas sent us down here to make better laws than this.”
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OFFICIAL —
#ArkansasLEARNS
has bipartisan opposition on the House Floor
“I’m telling you — this bill will come back to haunt you.”
— Republican Jim Wooten from Beebe
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Join the fight and push back against Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and the legacy of Trumpism. We are ready to do our part in Arkansas and we need your support.
@harrisonjaime
@DNC
#Arkdems
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@SarahHuckabee
Governor Sanders — no, you have not "done more in 5 weeks" for education than President Joe Biden. You haven't even released a bill yet.
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The Sarah Sanders administration interrupted or canceled Medicaid coverage for 150,000 children this year.
Thank you
@POTUS
for speaking up for the 470K Arkansans whose insurance was disrupted or canceled right before the holidays.
@SarahHuckabee
is failing Arkansas.
The failing Biden admin sent letters to GOP led states in a politically motivated PR stunt, accusing us of restricting Medicaid access. That's false.
During the unwinding process mandated by federal law, the Biden admin sent letters to certain states to pause their unwinding,…
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Thanks to President Biden’s leadership, thousands of Arkansans will soon be able to access the reliable, affordable broadband they need to work, learn, and stay connected. Unlike our Republican delegation, the Biden-Harris Administration is helping build a brighter Arkansas.
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@gelderbailey
Immediately following that disgraceful question, the lead Republican sponsor said gender affirming care was a "TikTok plot from Communist China."
The transphobia in the Arkansas Legislature is real.
Republicans are not hiding their transphobia.
TODAY in the Judiciary Committee, one Senator asked a doctor if she "has a penis" and another claimed that gender affirming care was a TikTok plot from China.
Then, they passed
#SB199
to create malpractice law for life saving care.
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@SarahHuckabee
These were tweeted at the same time. President Joe Biden defends our skies while Governor Sarah Sanders tweets lies.
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Dr. Chris Jones (
@JonesforAR
) is completely surrounded by voters and media as he exits his polling location in Pulaski Co.
#arpx
Never before have we seen people this eager to cast their ballot on the FIRST DAY of voting. Change is coming to Arkansas this November.
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@SenatorFlowers
: “So we still don’t have a bill?”
@BartHester
: “That’s correct...”
Sen. Flowers: “I don’t have this kind of time to waste when you’re steady changing the rules, so that the outcome is always what you want it to be — no exceptions, no input, from ANYBODY ELSE.”
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Crowd of educators erupts with applause for Devin Tubbs, a science teacher at Two Rivers, after he speaks truth about the LEARNS scam to Senators:
“Vouchers cannot fix poverty … all of this is much too important to put our most at-risk kids in the crosshairs once again.”
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Arkansas Democrats are fired up! We’re holding our State Convention in Conway today and excited to support our nominees heading into November!
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Dr. Chris Jones is a minister, a physicist, father, husband, and an exceptional leader. If you’re voting for Dr. Jones, like this tweet and follow him
@JonesForAR
.
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NEWS: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s preferred school board candidates lost in Conway.
The losing incumbents had become infamous for the board’s attacks on teachers, policies against transgender students, and lists of banned books from school libraries.
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Dr.
@JonesForAR
just filed to run in the Democratic primary for Governor. 2022, it’s go time.
#ARParty
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“Tonight — together — we made history.”
Chris Jones wins the Democratic Nomination for Governor of Arkansas
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Your Future Governor and First Lady of Arkansas
@JonesForAR
That sure has quite a ring to it!
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Caught in the Headlights: Watch the lead sponsor of Arkansas's new congressional maps absolutely stumped and befuddled when confronted with the fact her map cuts through the state's largest city. This process was a sham and a waste, now Arkansas will be headed to court.
#fairmaps
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JUST IN — Arkansas Chapter of the NAACP announces opposition to Governor Sarah Sanders’s education plan to defund public schools with the country’s largest voucher scam.
“Voucher programs do not work. Research proves it. Attacking teachers is not right.” — Barry Jefferson
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It only took
@SarahHuckabee
about 90 seconds into her campaign for Governor before she started being dishonest with Arkansas families.
@DNC
@harrisonjaime
(1/7)
#liAR
#arpx
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And it’s a wrap!
The crowd chants “Chris! Chris! Chris!” as our next Governor
@JonesForAR
walks off the Debate stage!
We could not be more proud 🐝
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We encourage you to visit Arkansas sometime during your campaign for Governor. Arkansas schools are open. Parents and teachers would be happy to speak with you about the problems they’re facing (and it isn’t Big Bird).
No apology from Biden tonight for Democrat mandates and shutdowns that hurt so many. When I’m governor, we will keep schools open, not closed; educate kids, not indoctrinate them; empower parents, not bureaucrats; and prepare students for the workforce, not government dependency!
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CONFIRMED—LEARNS hurts students with disabilities
It does NOT require private schools to follow the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act even if they receive public money.
Rep. Garner asks if a private school can refuse a student because of their disability — answer: YES
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Right now, the GOP have a supermajority in the state legislature and Sarah Huckabee Sanders in the Governor’s Office. We need your help.
Chip in here to help make sure we have the resources to elect leaders who actually listen to our students.
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“
@harrisonjaime
has pledged his support, and we're excited about his leadership at the DNC. We feel like we're going to be able to run one heck of a race.” - DPA Chairman
@MJGrayAR
on the Governor’s race.
#arpx
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It's certainly been a sad, dangerous week here in Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "most far-reaching education reform anywhere in the entire country."
This time she's not lying. This is bill is worse than anything in DeSantis' Florida or Abbott's Texas.
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@SarahHuckabee
“Gov Sanders’ approach is completely antithetical to the values that Central High stands for. As much as she tries to desperately cling to the legacy of our historic institution, we, as students of Central High, unequivocally reject her exploitation of our school’s achievements.”
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“The answer is NOT defunding public schools & that’s what you’re doing. You’re defunding public schools.”
@GregLeding
“It’s not parents & students choosing. These private schools choose which students to accept.”
Don’t accept the defunding of public schools. Say NO to vouchers.
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Thanks for the wonderful Third Annual Clinton Dinner,
@BetoORourke
! And thanks for calling those hogs!
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HUGE NEWS — the Department of Transportation and Secretary
@PeteButtigieg
announce over $48 million for infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
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@JonesforAR
tells us exactly why we can’t elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders as our next governor.
The choice we face is clear. That’s why your vote is so important November 8. The deadline to register is October 11. Let’s do this, Arkansas.
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.
@JonesForAR
is standing with our teachers and a growing bipartisan call to raise teacher pay. Jones rolled out his Teacher Pay Plus Plan with educators in front of historic Central High School.
Still no word from
@SarahHuckabee
on the
#payARteachers
issue…
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her office are making INTERNATIONAL news for reckless spending and denying access to public records.
This is NOT normal. We CAN NOT accept concealing records and lying as normal.
Arkansas deserves better.
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GOP Senator Kim Hammer has serious issues with Gov. Sarah Sanders’s LEARNS voucher scam.
After being asked if private schools must meet certain accountability requirements that public schools must, Education Secretary admits NO — it’s “not explicitly addressed” in the bill.
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Senator
@GregLeding
challenges the Senate to focus on policies that actually build a safer Arkansas.
"Where do we rank in children who've seen a drag show? I know where we rank in child food insecurity: number two. We rank 16th in teen suicide, 7th in child deaths by firearms."
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If you are in line to vote at 7:30, stay in line to vote. They *have to let you vote.*
If you are in line to vote at 7:30, stay in line to vote. They *have to let you vote.*
If you are in line to vote at 7:30, stay in line to vote. They *have to let you vote.*
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IT’S A GREAT DAY TO FILE AS A DEMOCRAT IN ARKANSAS
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‘How dare we sit here & say we can determine this most personal, private decision for women, including those who are victims of rape & incest...we talk about gov. overreach & how it can destroy lives...we need to respect and protect women in this state.’
@xjelliott
#ARvoice
#SB6
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Hey
@SarahHuckabee
, when you properly fund and give resources to PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, you empower students and help them excel in every zip code across the state.
We will never support your LEARNS voucher scam. Hope that helps!
Are Democrats finally coming around? 😂 Arkansas will fund students, not a broken system.
A vote for my education plan is a vote to free up resources for whatever school works best for your family, whether it be public, private, parochial, or homeschool.
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Arkansas was 1 OF ONLY 4 states to increase youth voter turnout in 2022.
Something very special is happening here in the Natural State.
We are fired up to create a brighter future together✨ Thank you to the
@ydarkansas
&
@collegedems
showing up in Little Rock this weekend!
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This comes as no surprise based on her disastrous first 10 months in office. The numbers speak for themselves.
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Arkansas made history last night by nominating the first Black candidate from a major party to run for U.S. Senate in our state.
A mother, a neighborhood realtor, and a fighter,
@JamesforAR
is officially the Democratic nominee who will face John Boozman. Let’s get to work.
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"Tom Cotton went to Washington and forgot all about who he’s supposed to be working for. Washington lobbyists and corporate special interests guide every decision Tom Cotton makes, not what’s best for Arkansas.” -
@joshuamahony
#arpx
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GOOD NEWS— Representative Nicole Clowney has officially filed to serve another term in the State House for District 21. She’s been a true champion for a healthier, safer, fairer, and brighter Arkansas.
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Public money belongs in public schools, pass it on.
Public money belongs in public schools, pass it on.
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Governor Sanders — no, you have not "done more in 5 weeks" for education than President Joe Biden. You haven't even released a bill yet.
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Each one of Arkansas’s current Congressmen voted to support Donald Trump’s illegal attempt to block military aid to Ukraine. We choose to stand with our nation and Ukraine. 🇺🇸🇺🇦
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The contrast could not be more clear:
@JonesforAR
: “The issue of credibility is a real one. It matters to me as a scientist, you have to have a foundation of facts. It matters to me as a minister, you have to have a foundation of truth.”
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Mayor Jaylen Smith of Earle, Arkansas is becoming a national star, because he demonstrates the very best of public service at a historically young age.
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BREAKING NEWS — Former Arkansas State Senator and law school dean John Pagan officially filed for State Treasurer.
Pagan’s accomplished record in the legislature includes establishing the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship & sponsoring the Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1991.
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“You know what happened to my district, which is possibly going to happen to some of your districts? Two of my high schools closed —schools that were the hearts of my community.” -
@Shep4Ar
urges a NO on
#ArkansasLEARNS
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders tried to deny students access to this important AP African American Studies course, but Arkansas educators are standing tall and defending public education.
UPDATE: every single school in Arkansas🔥 that planned to offer AP African American Studies is sticking to it despite ed department's threat that the class may violate state law against indoctrination and prohibited topics. via
@arktimes
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Sen. Blake Johnson shows OPEN CONTEMPT to the President of the Saline County Republican women for DARING to speak out against the GOP attacks on transparency 😳
“You can call it behind closed doors, whatever you wanna call it. That’s how things ARE DONE.”
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Democratic Party of Arkansas Chair Grant Tennille is introducing
@JonesForAR
RIGHT NOW to speak at our 2022 State Convention—
“Once people get to know Chris Jones and what he stands for, it becomes a very, very easy decision.”
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JUST IN — Teachers show up at the State Capitol rejecting Governor Sanders’s education scam.
Arkansas Educator to Republican Senator Jane English:
“We need to quit doing this left and right. This ‘normal’ and ‘crazy’ — are you kidding me?! These are kids.”
🎥
@ForARPeople1
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This morning in
@ArkansasOnline
⬇️⬇️
"If we allow Gov.
@SarahHuckabee
to sail through the legislative session on her private-voucher yacht filled with out-of-state influencers, every kid in Arkansas will be cheated out of the best we have to offer."
📰🍎
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BREAKING — Arkansas Senators on the Education Committee pass the largest voucher scam in the entire country.
A sad day for public schools, educators, students, and families in Arkansas. The bill will be considered by the full Senate tomorrow.
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JUST IN AT THE PARTY HQ 🎉🎉 Clarksville native Whitney Freeman officially filed for State House, District 45 against Rep. Aaron Pilkington.
She’s a former nonprofit CEO running to deliver a brighter future for working families in Johnson and Pope counties.
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"I'm sorry conversations of race may feel inconvenient to some members of this body but I guarantee you the impacts of race & racism are worse for our colleagues of color who are telling us quite clearly not what the intent of the bill is but what it does
@NicoleClowneyAR
#ARmaps
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MUST WATCH ⬇️
SEN. BLAKE JOHNSON throws Arkansan out of Committee meeting after he testifies that GUTTING our transparency laws takes away Arkansans’ right-to-know.
Sen. Johnson: “You are excused.”
“You won’t let me take questions? … you’re being a bully.”
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EXCITING— Doug Corbitt, a 20-year decorated lecturer at the UCA Honors College, has officially filed to run against State Representative Mary Bentley in District 54.
Help us support Doug and all our 2024 candidates running to build a brighter Arkansas →
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I was taught my tough moments will enhance me or diminish me - it was up to me to decide. Educators pulled me toward opportunity. Arkansas can choose a better future. I know, because I have faith in Arkansas. -
@JonesForAR
introduces himself at the
#EducationTownHall
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This week, we learned Governor Sarah Sanders spent $800 on a WiFi-enabled ice-maker.
This isn’t about just a lectern, a podium, or an appliance. There’s a pattern of mismanagement, arrogance, and reckless spending coming from the Governor’s Office.
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Senator Stephanie Flowers has been a tour de force in the Arkansas Legislature for years.
We'll need her support this MONDAY as STAND YOUR GROUND is expected to run in committee again.
#standyourground
#arpx
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HUGE (GOOD) NEWS — SB71 FAILS 🙌🙌
The Arkansas House voted down the bill from Republican Senator Dan Sullivan. It would have banned all affirmative action programs in Arkansas and prohibited preferential treatment for women, racial minorities, and disabled veterans.
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The story of Arkansas can’t be told without the stories of Black Arkansans, and any attempt to remove Black History from our schools is an attempt to erase the real story of the Natural State.
Black History is Arkansas History.
Read more from the AR Legislative Black Caucus ⬇️
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We are in the final hour of Joyce Elliott’s last term in the State Senate.
For years, she has inspired so many across Arkansas and taught us all the true meaning of public service. Her career is legendary, her accomplishments are numerous, and her passion is immense.
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Not including teacher pay on the state Legislature’s special session call is a missed opportunity — and an insult to Arkansas teachers.
We have a $1.6 billion surplus, yet educator pay has fallen behind even Mississippi.
There is bipartisan support, but the state is stalling.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders loses another race.
Great to campaign for my good friend
@DanielCameronAG
. Lots of enthusiasm for his campaign for governor. Early voting underway now, Kentucky get out and vote!
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Let’s hear it for David McAvoy, who officially filed for State House, District 32!
The longtime community leader is running to “bring hope back to Arkansas” and has already canvassed over 300 people in his Jonesboro district. He’s a true champion for a brighter Arkansas!
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Sadly, Leslie Rutledge has embarrassed Arkansas for years and has long been unfit for public office.
Thankfully, we can send her home and elect
@Kelly4Arkansas
as our next Lieutenant Governor.
30 Days Left Y’all
Jon interviewed Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas Attorney General, about why her state banned gender-affirming care for minors - ignoring the guidelines of major medical organizations and taking the decision out of parents’ hands. Watch the full interview on
@AppleTVPlus
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Former Pulaski County Election Commissioner
@JoshforArkansas
is officially on the Democratic primary ballot for Arkansas Secretary of State.
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Feels good to say it: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
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Sen. Bryan King (R), representing Madison & Boone counties, stands up to Gov. Sanders’s scam to undermine transparency in AR government.
“With all the corruption we’ve had and everything like that, we need more transparency, not less.”
We need all GOP leaders to do the same.
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🚨🚨Senators PULL
#SB270
which would criminalize a trans adult using a public restroom while a minor is present.
“This bill will take an unprecedented step toward criminalizing being transgender in America. It presents a horrible image of our state to the world.” -
@clarketucker
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This is not and never was a partisan matter, but a very serious investigation of wrongdoing by government officials who may have broken as many as seven state laws. No one should be above the law in Arkansas.
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Reminder: The Arkansas Razorbacks have not won a football game since Governor Sarah Sanders and Republicans tried to gut the Freedom of Information Act.
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The Razorbacks have not won a football game since Governor Sarah Sanders tried to gut FOIA.
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“It’s cringeworthy and a doggone shame that Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a graduate of Little Rock Central High, and would willingly say those things about the Little Rock Nine, and then turn around and try to deny the history.” —
@JonesForAR
to
@JoyAnnReid
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📺📺 POWERFUL MOMENT FROM
@DeniseforAR
“To cut taxes permanently for our highest earners with a budget surplus due to one time federal stimulus monies seems irresponsible at best. But to do that while only committing to a one time, $150 check to Arkansans in most need is cruel.”
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Want to know who is traveling with the Governor on taxpayer money?
Well, too bad! Representative
@NicoleClowneyAR
explains that information may now be hidden from Arkansas citizens FOREVER.
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.
@LisaForArkansas
ran a campaign every Arkansas Democrat can be proud of. Thank you to all of the volunteers, voters, and to Lisa.
The results are close, and we’re looking forward to November more than ever.
#arpx
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