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Rep. Ray escalates the assault on the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act

BY: - March 29, 2023

The attack on your right to know the hows and whys of government decisions in Arkansas grows more intense in the 94th General Assembly. Legislation filed Monday by Republican Rep. David Ray of Maumelle bulldozes the public records portion of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act of 1967. House Bill 1726 hides the following documents […]

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A transparently beautiful day above the Arkansas State Capitol dome. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate)

Lawmaker to take another swing at your right to know

BY: - March 24, 2023

Rep. Mary Bentley is pushing for county governments, city councils and school boards to be more like the Legislature. The Perryville Republican points to the ease with which she can get together with or call other lawmakers to talk about possible legislation or pending bills. The ability to confer with other lawmakers out of the […]