Press Releases

Harvard study on HIV/AIDS in Arkansas to be released to public health lawmakers

Apr 19, 2010

The Arkansas HIV Community Advocates (AHCA) have scheduled a press conference to be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at noon to announce the findings of the Arkansas State Healthcare Access Research Project (SHARP) Report. The press conference will be held at the State Capitol in the Rotunda immediately before AHCA makes their presentation to the Joint Public Health Committee of the Arkansas Legislature.

Brownie Ledbetter Passes Away at 77

Mar 21, 2010

The Arkansas Public Policy Panel and the Citizens First Congress join thousands in Arkansas and across the country today in mourning the loss of our founder and former executive director, Brownie Ledbetter.

CITIZENS GROUP RELEASES 2009 LEGISLATIVE VOTE GUIDE

May 27, 2009

Ranks Lawmakers on Performance

GOVERNOR SIGNS EDUCATION LEGISLATION AIMED AT CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP

Apr 09, 2009

State education proponents joined Governor Beebe today at the State Capitol for a bill signing ceremony that will turn five important education bills into state law. The bills tackle a variety of significant issues that all address the state’s leading education crisis – closing the achievement gap.

CFC Alert! Put energy efficiency in Arkansas' Constitution

Apr 06, 2009

Thank you for your calls on SJR6 to support energy efficient government buildings! SJR6 came up along with HJR1003 and HJR1004, but the committee did not make a decision today. All three are being pushed hard, and legislators are trying to find a way to combine the proposals. This will most likely be decided on tomorrow - your calls can still he

Energy Efficiency's Last Chance at AR Legislature

Apr 05, 2009

Do Something About Global Warming and Save Money!

CFC Update - April 2 - Progress and Setbacks

Apr 02, 2009

It’s been a week of big progress and disappointing setbacks at the Arkansas Legislature. We have major updates for you on Education, Energy, Ethics, Environment, Economic, State Budget, and Agriculture issues.

ADVOCATES LAMENT LOSS ON TWO ENERGY BILLS, VOW TO FIGHT ON

Apr 01, 2009

The House Insurance and Commerce Committee today failed to pass two energy bills supported by the Governor and advocates for more efficient and environmentally friendly energy in Arkansas. Both bills were opposed by utilities.

Citizens First Congress Applauds Introduction of Energy Efficiency Package

Feb 26, 2009

“These bills, along with those we expect in the coming weeks, will save consumers money, create jobs in Arkansas and take our state in the right direction toward energy independence,” said Don Richardson of the Arkansas Climate Awareness Project.

Northwest Arkansas Area Lobby Day a Great Success!

Feb 03, 2009

Several of our members from the northwest corner of the state made their way past all the fallen trees limbs to Little Rock yesterday for a very successful first Lobby Day of the 2009 legislative session.