Arkansas House Democrats
@arhousedems.bsky.social
Official account of the Arkansas House Democrats. We are fighting for a safer, healthier, fairer, and brighter Arkansas.
House Democrats challenged massive child care cuts in a hearing chaired by @denisefgarner.bsky.social. Rep. Steele pointed out the need for better communication and @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social observed that some parents will be forced out of the workforce because of these cuts. We must fix this.
October 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
House Democrats challenged massive child care cuts in a hearing chaired by @denisefgarner.bsky.social. Rep. Steele pointed out the need for better communication and @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social observed that some parents will be forced out of the workforce because of these cuts. We must fix this.
Rep. Andrew Collins: “Terrible news out of Minnesota. These families and communities are experiencing an immeasurable loss, and my heart goes out to them. Political violence shakes us all, and it is being rightfully condemned across the political spectrum today.”
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Minnesota state lawmaker killed in ‘politically-motivated assassination,’ massive manhunt for suspect underway, officials say | CNN
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were shot and killed early Saturday morning in “what appears to be a politically-motivated assassination,” Minnesota Governor Tim W...
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June 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Rep. Andrew Collins: “Terrible news out of Minnesota. These families and communities are experiencing an immeasurable loss, and my heart goes out to them. Political violence shakes us all, and it is being rightfully condemned across the political spectrum today.”
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We're excited about Max and all our great new candidates who are stepping up to serve. Let's go!
Please join us for a campaign kickoff fundraiser for Max Deitchler for State Representative in House District 20 in Fayetteville!
May 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're excited about Max and all our great new candidates who are stepping up to serve. Let's go!
Would you look at that, a GOOD bill by House Democrat @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social requiring universal breastfeeding and lactation care and support has been signed into law as Act 627! Sometimes a great idea, advocated by a brilliant legislator, can bring everyone together.
April 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Would you look at that, a GOOD bill by House Democrat @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social requiring universal breastfeeding and lactation care and support has been signed into law as Act 627! Sometimes a great idea, advocated by a brilliant legislator, can bring everyone together.
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Coming up on State of the States: @JazzForMaryland.bsky.social and @ARhousedems.bsky.social leader Andrew Collins wrap up their legislative sessions with @JoeSudbay.bsky.social Join us, won't you?
April 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Coming up on State of the States: @JazzForMaryland.bsky.social and @ARhousedems.bsky.social leader Andrew Collins wrap up their legislative sessions with @JoeSudbay.bsky.social Join us, won't you?
ICYMI: House Dems joined the bipartisan effort to defeat the bill that would abolish the Arkansas State Library and library board. #arleg #arpx
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House panel rejects proposal to dissolve Arkansas State Library and Board • Arkansas Advocate
Opponents of SB 536 took issue with content restrictions, "unfunded mandates" and education requirements for library directors.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
ICYMI: House Dems joined the bipartisan effort to defeat the bill that would abolish the Arkansas State Library and library board. #arleg #arpx
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“Ultimately, that’s what our policy should be about: improving lives for Arkansans.”
“I don’t think that the state is as extreme as the legislature has been.”
Watch Minority Leader Andrew Collins on Arkansas PBS’s Arkansas Week.
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“I don’t think that the state is as extreme as the legislature has been.”
Watch Minority Leader Andrew Collins on Arkansas PBS’s Arkansas Week.
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April 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
“Ultimately, that’s what our policy should be about: improving lives for Arkansans.”
“I don’t think that the state is as extreme as the legislature has been.”
Watch Minority Leader Andrew Collins on Arkansas PBS’s Arkansas Week.
www.pbs.org/video/arkans...
“I don’t think that the state is as extreme as the legislature has been.”
Watch Minority Leader Andrew Collins on Arkansas PBS’s Arkansas Week.
www.pbs.org/video/arkans...
📰 ICYMI: “No members of the public or of the committee spoke in favor of HB1615.
Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
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Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
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April 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📰 ICYMI: “No members of the public or of the committee spoke in favor of HB1615.
Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
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Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
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THIS MORNING: Rep. Andrew Collins is running HB1037 in House State Agencies. This pro-voting bill allows 17-year olds to pre-register to vote so they are ready to exercise their first-time right to vote once they turn 18. Tune in at 10 to watch the committee hearing. #arleg #arpx
April 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Democrats are back for the mad dash to the end of session. 😅🏃🏻🌙
“Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at the Capitol during the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, which they anticipate concluding by April 16.”
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“Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at the Capitol during the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, which they anticipate concluding by April 16.”
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Arkansas Legislature gears up for final weeks of 2025 session • Arkansas Advocate
Bills related to prison funding, public education, libraries, children's online activity and China are expected to be priorities for lawmakers.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Democrats are back for the mad dash to the end of session. 😅🏃🏻🌙
“Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at the Capitol during the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, which they anticipate concluding by April 16.”
Read more: arkansasadvocate.com/2025/03/30/a...
“Arkansas legislative leaders say they expect long days at the Capitol during the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, which they anticipate concluding by April 16.”
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NOW: Rep. Andrew Collins presents The Arkansas Promise Act from the Better Arkansas Agenda:
“The opportunity to go to college should be for everyone. With this bill, we avoid making parental income from being a closed door to higher education.”
“The opportunity to go to college should be for everyone. With this bill, we avoid making parental income from being a closed door to higher education.”
March 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NOW: Rep. Andrew Collins presents The Arkansas Promise Act from the Better Arkansas Agenda:
“The opportunity to go to college should be for everyone. With this bill, we avoid making parental income from being a closed door to higher education.”
“The opportunity to go to college should be for everyone. With this bill, we avoid making parental income from being a closed door to higher education.”
Legislators across party lines agree: State employees deserve a raise. And the funds to pay for it. #arpx #arleg
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Arkansas legislative subcommittee will vote next week on proposed $139M employee pay plan • Arkansas Advocate
Some lawmakers expressed concern that state officials did not have an estimate for how much a proposed State Employee Student Loan Program would cost.
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March 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Legislators across party lines agree: State employees deserve a raise. And the funds to pay for it. #arpx #arleg
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📰 IN THE NEWS: House Dems oppose *even more* restrictions on the direct democracy petition process.
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Two bills to change citizen-led petition process pass Arkansas House, but without emergency clauses • Arkansas Advocate
SB 209 and SB 210 took several votes in February for the Senate to pass their emergency clauses and send them to the House.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
📰 IN THE NEWS: House Dems oppose *even more* restrictions on the direct democracy petition process.
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ACCESS, the higher ed power grab, passes on a voice vote in both chambers.
Sen. Murdock (D) to students who testified: “Young people that have spoken: it shall resonate one day over time. It will make the difference you intend. We may not win the vote today, but the battle rages on.”
Sen. Murdock (D) to students who testified: “Young people that have spoken: it shall resonate one day over time. It will make the difference you intend. We may not win the vote today, but the battle rages on.”
March 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
ACCESS, the higher ed power grab, passes on a voice vote in both chambers.
Sen. Murdock (D) to students who testified: “Young people that have spoken: it shall resonate one day over time. It will make the difference you intend. We may not win the vote today, but the battle rages on.”
Sen. Murdock (D) to students who testified: “Young people that have spoken: it shall resonate one day over time. It will make the difference you intend. We may not win the vote today, but the battle rages on.”
Back to ACCESS, the 123-page government power grab at the expense of students, educators, and schools. 30+ students are signed up to speak against the bill. An amendment was just adopted to create some allowances for excused absences when students participate in policymaking.
March 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Back to ACCESS, the 123-page government power grab at the expense of students, educators, and schools. 30+ students are signed up to speak against the bill. An amendment was just adopted to create some allowances for excused absences when students participate in policymaking.
UP NEXT: Rep. @andrewcollinsAR presents HJR1003 to enshrine the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in our constitution.
“Arkansas has a longstanding tradition of government transparency. It aligns with our motto: Regnat populus. Without it, our democracy becomes threatened.”
“Arkansas has a longstanding tradition of government transparency. It aligns with our motto: Regnat populus. Without it, our democracy becomes threatened.”
March 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
UP NEXT: Rep. @andrewcollinsAR presents HJR1003 to enshrine the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in our constitution.
“Arkansas has a longstanding tradition of government transparency. It aligns with our motto: Regnat populus. Without it, our democracy becomes threatened.”
“Arkansas has a longstanding tradition of government transparency. It aligns with our motto: Regnat populus. Without it, our democracy becomes threatened.”