Proud of our House colleague Representative Ashley Hudson (Rep. Ashley Hudson) of West Little Rock. She’s set to respond to our governor’s response to President Biden’s State of the Union address next Tuesday. #arpx

It’s a good day to invest in teachers.

The RAISE Act, the Democratic proposal to raise our state’s minimum teacher pay to $50,000—which we filed two weeks ago today—was assigned to the Special Language Subcommittee at this morning’s Joint Budget Committee meeting. #arleg #arpx

Good morning to all the teachers out there.

Senator Reginald Murdock (D-Marianna) questions Senator Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) during debate on #SB294. #arpx

Senator Linda Chesterfield (D-Little Rock), a former educator, speaks against #SB294, the LEARNS Act, during debate this afternoon. #arpx

Senator Clarke Tucker (D-Little Rock) is speaking against #SB294, the LEARNS Act, on the Senate flor right now. #arpx

Senator Stephanie Flowers (D-Pine Bluff) is speaking against #SB294, the LEARNS Act, right now. #arpx

#SB294 is being sold as a means for parents and students to pick their schools, but private schools will pick which students they’ll accept and keep. If a student struggles, their private school can drop them. #arpx

This is worth a few minutes of your time. #arleg #arpx arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/…

There’s bipartisan opposition to the LEARNS Act on the whole, and bipartisan support for many of its components—which is why lawmakers should’ve been allowed to vote on its components separately. #arpx

Regarding #SB294, our former Republican colleague spells it out:

Fayetteville. Little Rock. Marianna. Pine Bluff. #arpx

#arwx - For those affected by today’s storms in the #LittleRock area:

A reminder to keep clear of affected areas to allow emergency responders quicker and safer access. #arwx

#arwx - For our friends in and near North #LittleRock:

#arwx - If you’re able, please stay clear of the area marked below.

Happy New Year from the Arkansas Senate Democratic Caucus! With a new year here and the 2025 Regular Session right around the corner, we recommit to putting Arkansans and their needs first—for a better, brighter, bolder Arkansas.