“We have the money. We have the plan. We definitely have the need.” Arkansas House and Senate Democrats held a press conference Wednesday, August 10 at the state Capitol, highlighting the RAISE Act for increasing teacher pay and other proposals that should have been taken up in the current extraordinary session, rather than tax cuts for corporations and highest earners. … Read More
Arkansans At Risk As Legal Abortion Access To End
Arkansas Women At Risk As Legal Abortion Access To End: Personal Healthcare Decisions & Rights To Be Handed Over To State Legislature
Democratic House Caucus Holds 2022 Leadership Elections
State Representative Tippi McCullough Re-Elected Minority Leader LITTLE ROCK – The Democratic House Caucus held its biennial leadership elections on Thursday at the Democratic Party of Arkansas headquarters. The Democratic Caucus re-elected state Representative Tippi McCullough (Little Rock) as their Minority Leader – she is the first openly LGBTQ+ person to hold the position. “I’m honored to serve my colleagues … Read More
Democratic Party of Arkansas Hosts State Committee Meeting
LITTLE ROCK – The Democratic Party of Arkansas held its Second Quarter State Committee meeting on Saturday. The membership heard welcomes from State Representatives Nicole Clowney and Denise Garner and a prayer from Dr. Chris Jones, Democratic nominee for Governor. The meeting, originally planned as an in-person gathering in Fayetteville, was rescheduled to be held virtually. The main business of the meeting was … Read More
Arkansas Democrats Make History With 2022 Primary Nominations
LITTLE ROCK – Voters across Arkansas turned out to make history for the 2022 Democratic Primary. Contested elections were held across the state, up and down the ballot, from Justice of the Peace to the United States Senate. Chris Jones won all 75 counties to win the nomination for Governor, becoming the first African American nominated to run for the … Read More
Arkansas Democrats Are Committed To Reproductive Rights
The Supreme Court could be about to overrule Roe. In Arkansas, the impact would be devastating. Democrats in Arkansas are ready to stand up and fight back. Add Your Name >> The majority of the U.S. Supreme Court that is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade, potentially ending reproductive healthcare rights for pregnant people in America. “The leaked United States … Read More
Arkansas Democrats Stand Committed To Women’s Reproductive Rights
SCOTUS Draft Opinion Could End Abortion Access In Arkansas LITTLE ROCK – According to reports of a leaked draft opinion, a partisan majority of the U.S. Supreme Court is prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade, potentially ending reproductive healthcare rights for women in America. This decision would automatically trigger a 2019 Arkansas law, that effectively bans abortion and emergency contraceptive … Read More