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Arkansas Public Policy Panel
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Putting the "public" back in public policy: We organize communities to create infrastructure, set goals, and develop action plans to help create quality schools, safer neighborhoods, accountable government, and more. https://linktr.ee/arpanel1963
Conway area friends! We're hosting a town hall at Faulkner County Boys & Girls Club next Tues. Come learn about our work to:
✍️ protect & strengthen Arkansans' rights to canvass & petition when lawmakers won't act on our behalf
🎒create equitable standards & quality educational opportunities for all
October 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Panel Board member Rev Ryan Davis and Exec Dir Bill Kopsky are in DC sharing concerns w/Sens Cotton & Boozman, and Reps Womack & Hill, about the negative impact of proposed cuts to Medicaid, hunger & green energy programs, & other Fed spending cuts by House/Senate leadership & Trump Administration.
February 26, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This week's Noon Webinar features a conversation with Thomas Nichols, Director of Legal & Advocacy Services with Disability Rights Arkansas. We'll discuss eliminating juvenile fines and fees in Arkansas.
You can watch live on our Facebook page, or register & join via Zoom at the link in our bio.
February 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Check the latest episode of The Folding Chair podcast, focusing on eliminating youth fines and fees, and hosted by Osyrus Bolly, Arkansas Public Policy Panel’s Racial Equity Coordinator:
📌 “It’s Easier to Build Strong Children than to Repair Broken Men” with Julie Gomez (Link in Bio)
February 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our Noon Webinar is back this Friday!
Kymara Seals will be joined by Shelley Buonaiuto and Mike Karcis to discuss the Empowering Youth and Families at Work Act.
Join us at our Facebook page or register at the link in our bio.
February 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Heads up: We will not have a Noon Webinar this Friday. If you haven't had a chance to watch previous webinars this year, you can catch them at www.youtube.com/@ARPPP

We're developing storytelling content that we'll start working on after session. Subscribe to learn more a/b our work & communities!
January 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This Folding Chair episode features Andrea Neal sharing with Osyrus Bolly about the College 101 event that took place on Dr. King Day. Everything from college prep, scholarship opportunities (and how to stand out), campus life, and even selecting a college & major. Listen at the link in our bio!
January 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Join us this Fri, Jan 24 for our Noon Webinar series! Kymara Seals & Osyrus Bolly are back, along with Senate Minority Whip, Sen. Fred Love, to discuss all things legislative session related.
Register via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Or catch us on FBLive: www.facebook.com/share/15tzvu...
January 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Today is National Day of Racial Healing: A day to focus on shared ideals of how we can help each other heal from the harmful effects of racism in our communities. We encourage everyone to take stock of their own personal abilities, networks, and resources to see how we can truly make a difference.
January 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Today, and every day, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his work for social justice. We look to his timeless legacy for inspiration to keep doing all we can to improve our communities and the lives of our neighbors.
January 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM