Antoinette Grajeda

Arkansans organize grassroots initiatives across state to support immigrant neighbors | Arkansas Advocate Rosita Lopez has been a community organizer for more than 15 years and said she’s never seen neighbors banding together to support immigrants like they have recently.  When stores and restaurants clos...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: Arkansans are supporting the work of grassroots groups that formed in response to the national immigration crackdown and are adapting to immigrants’ needs amid rapidly changing policies. #arpx

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Sanders-appointed justice and lawyer in Arkansas library case go head-to-head in Supreme Court race | Arkansas Advocate The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court in the March 3 election is nonpartisan, but that hasn’t prevented the two candidates in the race from calling each other too ideologically driven.

The race for a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court in the March 3 election is nonpartisan, but that hasn’t prevented the two candidates in the race from calling each other too ideologically driven. #arpx

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Republican Sen. Tom Cotton focus of GOP, Democratic primaries | Arkansas Advocate Two Democrats and two Republicans running for U.S. Senate say incumbent Sen. Tom Cotton doesn't represent everyday Arkansans.

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Arkansas’ primary and non-partisan judicial elections are officially underway.

Tuesday was the start of early voting, and an increasing number of Arkansans are casting their ballots well ahead of Election Day.

Here's what Arkansans said about the issues and candidates. ⬇️

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Addressing issues with the state’s school voucher program, supporting economic development and investing in Arkansans are priorities for Sen. Fred Love and Supha Xayprasith-Mays, the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor.

Early voting starts Feb. 17. #arpx

The judge's order prevents the state from enforcing a law that increased the number of counties where ballot initiative groups must gather signatures from 15 to 50.

The attorney general plans to appeal the ruling. #arpx #arleg

The NWA office will expand the chances for UA law students to participate in a clerk program, according to officials.

The law school was thrust into the national spotlight last month when it rescinded the incoming dean’s job offer because of pushback from key Arkansas Republicans. #arpx

Federal funds will help Arkansas modernize health data collection | Arkansas Advocate The state’s health department will use $13.3 million in federal funding to help doctors connect remotely and better share data by upgrading medical technology, Arkansas officials announced Friday.  Ar...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: The state’s health department will use $13.3 million in federal funding to help doctors connect remotely and better share data by upgrading medical technology, Arkansas officials announced Friday.

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#UARK law school staff received an update Friday on the next steps in the search for a new dean.

ICYMI: The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked an offer to the incoming dean last month after pushback by key Republicans about her background and legal positions on transgender athletes. #arpx

Barnes has served as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences since July following Dr. Cam Patterson’s announcement that he would return to being a faculty member in the university’s cardiology department after leading UAMS for seven years.

There are several factors that go into deciding when schools close for inclement weather and how they make up lost instruction time.

Learn more in my latest for @arkansasadvocate.com

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Republican Brad Simon will face independent candidate Adam Watson in the March 3 primary election. #arpx #arleg

What to know about Tuesday’s special primary runoff for an Arkansas state Senate seat | Arkansas Advocate Republican and independent voters will choose the GOP’s nominee for a vacant Arkansas state Senate seat in a closely-watched special primary runoff Tuesday.

Polls have opened in Arkansas Senate District 26, where there's a runoff for the Republican nomination. Here's what you need to know about the special primary runoff. Check back with the Arkansas Advocate tonight for the latest on this race.

Arkansas voter verification letters sent by state lacked date, official letterhead  | Arkansas Advocate Nearly 1,300 state voters who were also registered in Alabama or Tennessee were sent undated form letters from the state lacking official letterhead telling them they may be removed from voter rolls i...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: Nearly 1,300 Arkansas voters who were also registered in Alabama or Tennessee were sent undated form letters from the state lacking official letterhead telling them they may be removed from voter rolls if they didn’t respond within 30 days. #arpx

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Pryor Center launches Arkansas veteran oral history project | Arkansas Advocate A new oral history project aims to collect and preserve the stories of Arkansas veterans who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: A new oral history project aims to collect and preserve the stories of Arkansas veterans who served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Army program to support $1 billion investment in Pine Bluff Arsenal | Arkansas Advocate A defense company plans to invest $1.3 billion into the Pine Bluff Arsenal, the Army announced Wednesday.

A defense company plans to invest $1.3 billion into the Pine Bluff Arsenal, the Army announced Wednesday.

The Army will lease property to Hanwha Defense USA to build and operate a new munitions facility. The project is expected to create 200 jobs. #arpx

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Court ruling casts uncertainty on Arkansas’ medical marijuana program  | Arkansas Advocate An obscure legal fight over who can change citizen-led amendments to Arkansas’ Constitution casts uncertainty on the state's medical marijuana program’s future.

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: An obscure legal fight over who can change citizen-led amendments to Arkansas’ Constitution is casting uncertainty on the future of the state's #medicalmarijuana program.

🔈Click to hear patients share their concerns. #arpx #arleg

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Finally got out in the snow to take some pics today. ❄️

Check out this story from @arkansasadvocate.com to see how the Arkansas National Guard is responding to all the winter weather.

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A dangerous winter storm is on its way. Here's what Arkansans need to know | Arkansas Advocate Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Thursday as Arkansas braces for a severe winter storm that will bring heavy snow, ice and near-zero temperatures statewide.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Thursday as Arkansas braces for a severe winter storm that will bring heavy snow, ice and near-zero temperatures statewide.

@arkansasadvocate.com has some storm prep tips for ya.

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Northwest Arkansas veteran housing project nearing completion | Arkansas Advocate An affordable housing project for veterans nearing completion in Fayetteville could become a national model, elected officials said Wednesday.

An #affordablehousing project for #veterans nearing completion in Fayetteville could become a national model, elected officials said Wednesday.

Read what U.S. Sen. John Boozman said about the project in my latest story for @arkansasadvocate.com

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University of Arkansas students protest reversal of law school dean’s job offer | Arkansas Advocate The abrupt revocation of a job offer to the University of Arkansas’ incoming law school dean prompted a student-led protest on the Fayetteville campus Tuesday and calls for the school to adopt a polic...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: The abrupt revocation of a job offer to the University of Arkansas’ incoming law school dean prompted a student-led protest on campus Tuesday and calls for the school to adopt a policy to prevent undue influence on personnel decisions.
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Arkansas Explained: What to know about the GOP's new primary election rule | Arkansas Advocate The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced.

The 2026 election cycle marks the first time a new Republican Party of Arkansas rule prohibiting registered Democrats from voting in GOP primary races will be enforced.

My latest for @arkansasadvocate.com

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UPDATED: Legislative panel approves extra $32 million for Arkansas school voucher program | Arkansas Advocate Lawmakers voted Friday to send an additional $32 million to Arkansas’ school voucher program, which has seen a large increase in participation after opening to all students for the first time last fal...

Thanks to @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social for the assist on this @arkansasadvocate.com story. #arpx #arleg

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University of Arkansas abruptly withdrew incoming law dean’s offer. Here’s what happened. | Arkansas Advocate The University of Arkansas’ reversal of its offer to hire Emily Suski as its next law school dean has sparked concerns that the decision chills faculty’s free speech.

University of Arkansas abruptly withdrew incoming law dean’s offer. Here’s what happened.

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Statement from Emily Suski:

"I am disappointed and hurt by the University’s decision to rescind my contract. I have been informed that the decision was not in any way a reflection of my qualifications to serve as dean, but rather the result of influence from external individuals."

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University of Arkansas withdraws incoming law dean’s offer in wake of Republican complaints | Arkansas Advocate The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked its offer to the incoming dean of its law school after key Republicans complained about her background and legal position on protections for transgender ath...

From the entire @arkansasadvocate.com team:

The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked its offer to the incoming dean of its law school after key Republicans complained about her background and legal position on protections for transgender athletes. #arpx

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Arkansas panel advances plan to steer more funding to voucher program  | Arkansas Advocate An Arkansas lawmaker raised concerns Tuesday about how to fund the state’s school voucher program in the future after advancing a request for more money that would raise its cost this year to nearly…

An Arkansas lawmaker raised concerns Tuesday about how to fund the state’s school voucher program in the future after advancing a request for more money that would raise its cost this year to nearly $310 million. #arpx #arleg

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Tech industry group seeks to block reworked Arkansas social media law | Arkansas Advocate A tech industry trade group asked a federal judge Monday to temporarily block a reworked version of an Arkansas law struck down by a judge that would have restricted minors’ social media access.

A tech industry trade group asked a federal judge Monday to temporarily block a reworked version of an Arkansas law struck down by a judge that would have restricted minors’ social media access.

My latest for @arkansasadvocate.com:

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Arkansas Secretary of State to correct duplicate voter registrations | Arkansas Advocate Nearly 1,300 people were found to be registered to vote in Arkansas at the same time they were registered in Alabama or Tennessee under an initiative aimed at removing outdated information, Secretary ...

Via @arkansasadvocate.com: Nearly 1,300 people were found to be registered to vote in Arkansas at the same time they were registered in Alabama or Tennessee under an initiative aimed at removing outdated information, Secretary of State Cole Jester said Friday.

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Arkansas receives $25 million in federal funding for literacy education | Arkansas Advocate Arkansas received two federal grants totaling nearly $25 million over five years to support literacy instruction, the state's education department said Thursday.

Arkansas received two federal grants totaling nearly $25 million over five years to support literacy instruction, the state’s education department said Thursday. #arpx

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