March 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Tomorrow's newsletter's gonna hit inboxes a few hours earlier than usual, in part because House and Senate Ed meet at 9:00a to take up #SB246 and #HB1512.
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March 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Tomorrow's newsletter's gonna hit inboxes a few hours earlier than usual, in part because House and Senate Ed meet at 9:00a to take up #SB246 and #HB1512.
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Good morning Arkansas! We're posted up in the Joint Education Committee, where the Governor's omnibus higher education bill (ACCESS - HB1512/SB246) is scheduled to be heard.
The room is already quite full; the center block of seats seems to be mostly taken up by students.
The room is already quite full; the center block of seats seems to be mostly taken up by students.
March 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good morning Arkansas! We're posted up in the Joint Education Committee, where the Governor's omnibus higher education bill (ACCESS - HB1512/SB246) is scheduled to be heard.
The room is already quite full; the center block of seats seems to be mostly taken up by students.
The room is already quite full; the center block of seats seems to be mostly taken up by students.
Good evening.
– House and Senate Ed meet at 9:00a Monday to hear #SB246 and #HB1512, the ACCESS bills aimed at higher ed. This might be the only chance the public has to participate in the debate.
– Senate Ag meets at 9:00a Tuesday—an hour earlier than normal—and could hear #SB290.
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– House and Senate Ed meet at 9:00a Monday to hear #SB246 and #HB1512, the ACCESS bills aimed at higher ed. This might be the only chance the public has to participate in the debate.
– Senate Ag meets at 9:00a Tuesday—an hour earlier than normal—and could hear #SB290.
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March 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
House and Senate Ed are set to meet at 9:00 AM Monday to take up #SB246 and #HB1512, a pair of identical bills aimed at higher education in Arkansas.
Joint meeting of Education committees set to consider ACCESS Monday — Greg Leding | Arkansas Senate
House and Senate Ed are set to meet at 9:00 AM Monday, March 10, to consider SB246 and HB1512, a pair of identical bills that represent Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ ACCESS legislation.
www.gregleding.com
March 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We're back in the joint meeting between House and Senate Ed, now hearing from those who've signed up to speak against ACCESS (#SB246 and #HB1512).
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
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It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
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March 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We're back in the joint meeting between House and Senate Ed, now hearing from those who've signed up to speak against ACCESS (#SB246 and #HB1512).
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
The crowd here in the joint meeting between the House and Senate Education is predictably smaller than it was this morning, but there's still a big crowd. Each person speaking against the bill is limited to three minutes—so the committee will likely be here for a bit. #SB246 #HB1512
March 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If you love a mom in #NewHampshire, please take the time to show your support for this bipartisan bill that would boost supports for maternal health in our state!
Go to: NH gc.nh.gov
2/19/2025
Senate Health and Human Services
Bill: SB246 - 9:00AM
#NHpolitics #momnibus #maternalhealth
Go to: NH gc.nh.gov
2/19/2025
Senate Health and Human Services
Bill: SB246 - 9:00AM
#NHpolitics #momnibus #maternalhealth
February 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you love a mom in #NewHampshire, please take the time to show your support for this bipartisan bill that would boost supports for maternal health in our state!
Go to: NH gc.nh.gov
2/19/2025
Senate Health and Human Services
Bill: SB246 - 9:00AM
#NHpolitics #momnibus #maternalhealth
Go to: NH gc.nh.gov
2/19/2025
Senate Health and Human Services
Bill: SB246 - 9:00AM
#NHpolitics #momnibus #maternalhealth
Gov. Sanders is surrounded by students at her press conference this morning... despite pushing for the legislature to pass Arkansas ACCESS (HB1512/SB246), a bill that bans students from getting excused absences to go advocate for or against legislation.
Can anyone explain this??
Can anyone explain this??
March 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Gov. Sanders is surrounded by students at her press conference this morning... despite pushing for the legislature to pass Arkansas ACCESS (HB1512/SB246), a bill that bans students from getting excused absences to go advocate for or against legislation.
Can anyone explain this??
Can anyone explain this??
I don’t know that I’d say #SB246 and #HB1512 are “moving at high speed.” Both were filed last Monday, and neither moved last week. I also wouldn’t say the speed at which they might run is meant to “overwhelm public opposition.” Republican lawmakers rarely let public opposition stop them.
February 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
We're back in the joint meeting between House and Senate Ed, now hearing from those who've signed up to speak against ACCESS (#SB246 and #HB1512).
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
March 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We're back in the joint meeting between House and Senate Ed, now hearing from those who've signed up to speak against ACCESS (#SB246 and #HB1512).
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
It's my understanding the sponsors are amending the bill to address the free-speech concerns for K-12.
Watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
Representative Matthew Shepherd (R-El Dorado) and Senator Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) are now presenting #HB1512 and #SB246, the ACCESS legislation aimed at higher ed (but also touches K-12 education).
You can watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
You can watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
March 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Representative Matthew Shepherd (R-El Dorado) and Senator Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe) are now presenting #HB1512 and #SB246, the ACCESS legislation aimed at higher ed (but also touches K-12 education).
You can watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
You can watch at www.arkleg.state.ar.us.
#ARpx
➡️ SB246 ends something called “broad-based categorical eligibility”—a standard and efficient way used by 44 states to qualify families for SNAP. It’s not a loophole. It’s how smart government reduces red tape and keeps kids fed.
This isn’t reform. It’s punishment wrapped in paperwork.
This isn’t reform. It’s punishment wrapped in paperwork.
April 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
➡️ SB246 ends something called “broad-based categorical eligibility”—a standard and efficient way used by 44 states to qualify families for SNAP. It’s not a loophole. It’s how smart government reduces red tape and keeps kids fed.
This isn’t reform. It’s punishment wrapped in paperwork.
This isn’t reform. It’s punishment wrapped in paperwork.
🧾 Senator Arthur Orr and Republicans just advanced two “solutions” in search of a problem.
SB245 and SB246 won’t fight fraud or save money—they’ll just make it harder for low-income families to get food and healthcare.
#UnmuteAlabama #ProtectSNAP #StopTheSham
www.alreporter.com/2025/04/03/a...
SB245 and SB246 won’t fight fraud or save money—they’ll just make it harder for low-income families to get food and healthcare.
#UnmuteAlabama #ProtectSNAP #StopTheSham
www.alreporter.com/2025/04/03/a...
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.
www.alreporter.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🧾 Senator Arthur Orr and Republicans just advanced two “solutions” in search of a problem.
SB245 and SB246 won’t fight fraud or save money—they’ll just make it harder for low-income families to get food and healthcare.
#UnmuteAlabama #ProtectSNAP #StopTheSham
www.alreporter.com/2025/04/03/a...
SB245 and SB246 won’t fight fraud or save money—they’ll just make it harder for low-income families to get food and healthcare.
#UnmuteAlabama #ProtectSNAP #StopTheSham
www.alreporter.com/2025/04/03/a...
"The goal of running SB246 and HB1512 simultaneously is to limit public opposition and procedural hurdles. By the time Arkansas residents understand what’s happening, both bills could be on the governor’s desk."
This is so wrong #Arkansas
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This is so wrong #Arkansas
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Weekend Special Alert: The Coordinated Attack on Student Rights in Arkansas – HB1512 & SB246 Must Be Stopped
By Steve Grappe | The Arkansas Insider
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February 23, 2025 at 4:17 AM
"The goal of running SB246 and HB1512 simultaneously is to limit public opposition and procedural hurdles. By the time Arkansas residents understand what’s happening, both bills could be on the governor’s desk."
This is so wrong #Arkansas
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This is so wrong #Arkansas
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Tell your senator to vote NO on SB245 and SB246, which would throttle Medicaid and SNAP eligibility: www.votervoice.net/mobile/ALARI...
April 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tell your senator to vote NO on SB245 and SB246, which would throttle Medicaid and SNAP eligibility: www.votervoice.net/mobile/ALARI...
🚨 On Tap Today
📅 Tuesday, 4/2 – Key public hearings:
🕚 11 AM: SB245 & SB246 – Medicaid, SNAP Eligibility
🕐 1 PM: SB228 – Financial Equality Act
🕜 1:30 PM: HB244 – "No LGBTQ+ in Schools" Bill, HB246 – Free to Speak Act
🎥 Watch LIVE https://linktr.ee/AlabamaValues
📅 Tuesday, 4/2 – Key public hearings:
🕚 11 AM: SB245 & SB246 – Medicaid, SNAP Eligibility
🕐 1 PM: SB228 – Financial Equality Act
🕜 1:30 PM: HB244 – "No LGBTQ+ in Schools" Bill, HB246 – Free to Speak Act
🎥 Watch LIVE https://linktr.ee/AlabamaValues
April 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🚨 On Tap Today
📅 Tuesday, 4/2 – Key public hearings:
🕚 11 AM: SB245 & SB246 – Medicaid, SNAP Eligibility
🕐 1 PM: SB228 – Financial Equality Act
🕜 1:30 PM: HB244 – "No LGBTQ+ in Schools" Bill, HB246 – Free to Speak Act
🎥 Watch LIVE https://linktr.ee/AlabamaValues
📅 Tuesday, 4/2 – Key public hearings:
🕚 11 AM: SB245 & SB246 – Medicaid, SNAP Eligibility
🕐 1 PM: SB228 – Financial Equality Act
🕜 1:30 PM: HB244 – "No LGBTQ+ in Schools" Bill, HB246 – Free to Speak Act
🎥 Watch LIVE https://linktr.ee/AlabamaValues
What groups seem to be strongest behind this bill?
Heritage Foundation, ALEC, AFP, OPPO or FGA?
Attacking higher education and limiting/lowering our high school student college attendance, appears to be the goal.
FL’s lead, setting up “New College” prototypes.
arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...
Heritage Foundation, ALEC, AFP, OPPO or FGA?
Attacking higher education and limiting/lowering our high school student college attendance, appears to be the goal.
FL’s lead, setting up “New College” prototypes.
arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...
SB246 Bill Information
This site is maintained by the Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research, Information Systems Dept., and is the official website of the Arkansas General Assembly.
arkleg.state.ar.us
February 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
What groups seem to be strongest behind this bill?
Heritage Foundation, ALEC, AFP, OPPO or FGA?
Attacking higher education and limiting/lowering our high school student college attendance, appears to be the goal.
FL’s lead, setting up “New College” prototypes.
arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...
Heritage Foundation, ALEC, AFP, OPPO or FGA?
Attacking higher education and limiting/lowering our high school student college attendance, appears to be the goal.
FL’s lead, setting up “New College” prototypes.
arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail...
Today’s Legislative Updates March 11, 2025
Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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March 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Today’s Legislative Updates March 11, 2025
Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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Today’s Legislative Updates March 18, 2025
Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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March 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Today’s Legislative Updates March 18, 2025
Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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Trans rights are still under attack in the United States. Please visit our website linked below to learn about your state and contact your reps. Here's a thread of today's updates:
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