Rapert’s reign of Christian nationalism terror continued during an Arkansas State Library Board meeting Friday.
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Why the governor’s appointments matter
Sanders’ political appointments stir the culture war pot.
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Governor appoints wife of rightwing foe of AR PBS to AETN Commission
The governor has taken a big swipe at Arkansas PBS by appointing Sen. Dan Sullivan’s wife to the commission overseeing it.
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Joint Budget Committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority
A legislative panel on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposed 20% reduction to Arkansas PBS’ spending authority for fiscal year 2025.
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Arkansas fiscal session begins this week; proposed budget expected to pass with few changes
The $65.8 million proposed spending increase for school vouchers accounts for roughly 60% of the proposed budget’s overall increase.
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Legislators ask for audit of school vendor Solution Tree
A legislative committee voted unanimously Thursday to conduct a special audit of Solution Tree, a company hired by the state to assist with teachers’ professional development.
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Best and Worst 2023
Here’s the thing about 2023: You have to grade it on a curve. Things weren’t great; they could have been a whole lot worse.
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Jonesboro library system avoids closing branches but must make other cuts
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library system will reduce its main library’s hours to avoid closing any branches after its funding was slashed in a vote last year. Other cuts, such as storytimes at daycares and nursing homes, are also planned.
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October trial date tentatively set for lawsuit challenging library censorship
Arkansas’s new law that puts librarians in legal jeopardy and gives local elected officials the authority to ban books will go to trial in October.
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Former state Sen. Jason Rapert aims to use post on library board to attack libraries
The libraries suing the state over an unconstitutional new law should have their funding cut, Rapert said. His claim that Jesus himself would be a book burner makes Rapert a fascinating pick to serve on the State Library Board.