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.
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.
📰 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.’”
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/04/02/r...
Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/04/02/r...
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.’”
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/04/02/r...
Opposition came from Democrats, including Rep. Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville, who called it ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination.’”
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/04/02/r...
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
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.”
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.”
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Andrew Collins (D) presents HJR1001 that makes redistricting nonpartisan:
“The goal is to take politics as far out as possible of the redistricting process.
When we have partisan redistricting, we tend to get more extreme government.”
“The goal is to take politics as far out as possible of the redistricting process.
When we have partisan redistricting, we tend to get more extreme government.”
March 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Rep. Andrew Collins (D) presents HJR1001 that makes redistricting nonpartisan:
“The goal is to take politics as far out as possible of the redistricting process.
When we have partisan redistricting, we tend to get more extreme government.”
“The goal is to take politics as far out as possible of the redistricting process.
When we have partisan redistricting, we tend to get more extreme government.”
Don’t mind us if we are hobbling into committee this morning. 😅 Despite a close loss in the annual House vs. Senate game, the House basketball team was much improved behind stellar rookie performances from Rep. Tracy Steele and Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen! 🏀
March 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Don’t mind us if we are hobbling into committee this morning. 😅 Despite a close loss in the annual House vs. Senate game, the House basketball team was much improved behind stellar rookie performances from Rep. Tracy Steele and Rep. Diana Gonzales Worthen! 🏀
Democrats led last week’s effort to stop an appropriation for a secretive, expensive prison boondoggle. Now the state admits the price tag has increased by $355M. Whoops! And if you believe that’s the last price increase, we have a bridge to sell you in Franklin County. #arleg #arpx
March 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Arkansas ranks worst in the nation in maternal health. Republicans have filed their maternal health package, and notably absent is expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year. A modest improvement is better than the intolerable status quo, but it’s just not good enough.
February 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Arkansas ranks worst in the nation in maternal health. Republicans have filed their maternal health package, and notably absent is expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year. A modest improvement is better than the intolerable status quo, but it’s just not good enough.
Our own Rep. Glenn Barnes is leading the “unified effort” to fight for public employees in Jefferson County. #arleg #arpx
Read more about his first bill here:
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/02/03/a...
Read more about his first bill here:
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/02/03/a...
February 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our own Rep. Glenn Barnes is leading the “unified effort” to fight for public employees in Jefferson County. #arleg #arpx
Read more about his first bill here:
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/02/03/a...
Read more about his first bill here:
arkansasadvocate.com/2025/02/03/a...
February 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We've got ideas! By letting new moms keep their health care, ending maternity deserts, restoring reproductive freedom, ending the unfair “pink tax,” expanding paid leave, and improving access to child care, we can take Arkansas from worst to first in maternal health.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We've got ideas! By letting new moms keep their health care, ending maternity deserts, restoring reproductive freedom, ending the unfair “pink tax,” expanding paid leave, and improving access to child care, we can take Arkansas from worst to first in maternal health.
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