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Empowering Change: Katie Clark’s Journey to Period Equity in Arkansas
In 2018, Katie Clark embarked on a mission that would transform her life and the lives of countless others. As the Founder of the Arkansas Period Poverty Project, Katie's story is one of passion, determination, and collaboration, where the League of Women Voters of...
Appeals Court Sides with the People
Last Friday, December 12th, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the state of Arkansas' request to overturn Judge Brooks' order which has blocked the state from enforcing several laws regulating canvassing. This means that the preliminary injunction granted by...
Landmark Case Overturned
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 11, 2025 ARKANSAS SUPREME COURT GIVES POLITICIANS POWER TO AMEND CITIZEN-INITIATED AMENDMENTS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Today, the Arkansas Supreme Court issued a ruling overturning Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. Edgmon. This ruling...
Victory for the People
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 Media Contacts: Michelle Moreno-Silva - [email protected] Federal Court Reaffirms Arkansans’ Right to Direct Democracy LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Today, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled in favor of the...
National Endorsement from the Respect Voters Coalition
Save AR Democracy along with the state and local leagues are proud to announce the endorsement of the Respect Voters Coalition for our proposed constitutional amendment to safeguard and strengthen direct democracy in Arkansas. “We’re proud that Arkansas is leading...
Ballot Title Approved for Amendment to Protect & Save Direct Democracy
The League of Women Voters of Arkansas and Save AR Democracy are pleased to announce that the Attorney General has approved the ballot title and popular name for its proposed constitutional amendment to reform and protect the state’s ballot initiative process. This...
League of Women Voters of Arkansas Resubmits Proposed Amendment & Ballot Title
On April 21st, 2025 we made our third submission to the Attorney General with our proposed citizen-initiated amendment and ballot title which seeks to reform the initiative and referenda process and restore power with the people. The full text of our measure can be...
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