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Andrew DeMillo

Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Advocate.

Convicted ex-lawmaker talks Arkansas prison reform

Jul 24, 2026

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Convicted ex-lawmaker talks Arkansas prison reform

Former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson was pardoned by Trump after serving part of corruption sentence

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas lawsuit accuses drugmakers of limiting access

Jul 23, 2026

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Arkansas lawsuit accuses drugmakers of limiting access

Attorney General Tim Griffin says the companies are violating a 2021 state law.

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Andrew DeMillo
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Jul 22, 2026

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Andrew DeMillo
Changes ahead for Arkansas' Medicaid expansion

Jul 17, 2026

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Changes ahead for Arkansas' Medicaid expansion

We take a look at the history and future of the expansion program

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas governor candidates talk marijuana legalization

Jul 16, 2026

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Arkansas governor candidates talk marijuana legalization

Where do the candidates stand on expanding beyond medical cannabis?

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
More concerns about inflation, utility bills

Jul 15, 2026

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More concerns about inflation, utility bills

Today's headlines underscore why affordability is a top issue in Arkansas and elsewhere

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
The latest twist in the poultry pollution lawsuit

Jul 14, 2026

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The latest twist in the poultry pollution lawsuit

A new settlement is proposed to end the decades-old case

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Emails show backlash over Arkansas public television changes

Jul 13, 2026

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Emails show backlash over Arkansas public television changes

Viewers complain over Arkansas TV axing one PBS program, moving another

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
The best of the week (July 6-11)

Jul 12, 2026

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The best of the week (July 6-11)

Education funding, a teacher's lawsuit and ballot measures were among the Advocate's top stories last week.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Man with knife approaches Democratic Senate hopeful's home

Jul 10, 2026

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Man with knife approaches Democratic Senate hopeful's home

Police report filed after July 3 incident at Hallie Shoffner's Little Rock home

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas teacher's firing over Charlie Kirk post prompts lawsuit

Jul 9, 2026

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Arkansas teacher's firing over Charlie Kirk post prompts lawsuit

The former Russellville teacher's suit is the latest in a string of cases by public employees nationwide fired over similar comments

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas given more flexibility with federal education funds

Jul 8, 2026

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Arkansas given more flexibility with federal education funds

US education secretary visits Arkansas, announces approval of state's request

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Health insurer leaving Arkansas' Medicaid expansion

Jul 7, 2026

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Health insurer leaving Arkansas' Medicaid expansion

Centene's exit leave three plans available under state's ARHOME program

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas begins 'soft launch' of Medicaid work mandate

Jul 6, 2026

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Arkansas begins 'soft launch' of Medicaid work mandate

Requirements could pare even more off Medicaid rolls once they take effect next year

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
The best of the week (June 29-July 4)

Jul 5, 2026

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The best of the week (June 29-July 4)

Private school tuition, Capitol monuments and a ruling on initiatives were among the Advocate's top stories.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas budget surplus swells

Jul 3, 2026

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Arkansas budget surplus swells

Governor vows to push for more tax cuts as reserves grow to $4B

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas' limits on initiative campaigns remain blocked

Jul 2, 2026

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Arkansas' limits on initiative campaigns remain blocked

A federal judge calls the state's restrictions unconstitutional, continues hold on them

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
The gaps between vouchers, private school tuition

Jul 1, 2026

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The gaps between vouchers, private school tuition

The Arkansas Advocate's annual analysis of tuition rates under the Educational Freedom Account program.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Here comes Arkansas' junk food ban for SNAP

Jun 30, 2026

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Here comes Arkansas' junk food ban for SNAP

The state is rolling out the ban, which has faced legal challenges in other states.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Capitol's statues a monumental challenge

Jun 29, 2026

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Capitol's statues a monumental challenge

A look at the history and recent controversies surrounding monuments at the statehouse

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
The best of the week (June 22-27)

Jun 28, 2026

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The best of the week (June 22-27)

A Voting Rights Act decision, public television changes and social media lawsuits were among the top stories.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas cities get help with pollution cleanup

Jun 25, 2026

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Arkansas cities get help with pollution cleanup

$2.5M in EPA grants going to Russellville and Crosett

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Miscarriage care denied in some abortion ban states

Jun 24, 2026

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Miscarriage care denied in some abortion ban states

Four years after the Dobbs ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, patients are facing challenges in receiving care.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
An Arkansas case deals a blow to Voting Rights Act

Jun 23, 2026

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An Arkansas case deals a blow to Voting Rights Act

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review an appeals court ruling limiting the scope of the landmark law.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
Longer drives to Arkansas labor and delivery units

Jun 22, 2026

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Longer drives to Arkansas labor and delivery units

A new report shows the toll of labor and delivery unit closings around state.

Andrew DeMillo
Andrew DeMillo
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