By Andrew DeMillo | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning, Advocate readers! Arkansas’ constitution already says that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections, but the backers of a proposed constitution amendment say that language needs stronger protections. We take a deeper look at the debate over the issue today. You can find more Arkansas government and politics news on the Advocate site here.
Union County residents cast votes during the last days of early voting at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium on Oct. 30, 2024. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Antoinette Grajeda
Sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment that would only allow United States citizens to vote in Arkansas elections say it’s a preventative measure, but critics argue it’s unnecessary and sends immigrants an unwelcoming message.
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr during an Oct. 28, 2026 press conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Ainsley Platt
The Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday it is moving forward with a rule change that will allow local and state correctional facilities to jam cellphone signals.
An audience member attending a Pulaski County Quorum Court agenda-setting meeting holds a sign opposing data centers on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Ainsley Platt
Data center opponents notched a hard-fought win Tuesday night after the Pulaski County Quorum Court voted to override the outgoing county judge’s veto of land-use regulations for the facilities.
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