Antoinette Grajeda / Arkansas Advocate
Senior ReporterAntoinette Grajeda is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.
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Efforts to collect signatures for two proposed ballot measures for the 2026 election will begin this fall, following the attorney general’s approval of ballot language Thursday.
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Arkansas has the highest infant mortality rate in the nation, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report analyzing women’s health and reproductive care
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Arkansas education officials announced changes to the Child Care Assistance Program on Monday.
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This is the third time the Pope County license has been the subject of a lawsuit since 2018 when voters approved Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution, which permits casino gaming in the state.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Tuesday she’ll call a special session next week to cut income and property taxes and fund the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
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The lawsuit contends the county can’t use federal relief funds to support its prison expansion project.
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While elected officials’ focus shifted to recovery efforts after more than a dozen deadly tornadoes struck the state last week, Arkansas lawmakers have continued negotiating the details of a pending special session.
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Professional development firm drew criticism for past performance.
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Northwest Arkansas community members broke ground Tuesday on a multifamily rental development that provides a new path forward for the Bentonville School District’s affordable housing project.
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Wednesday is the final day to submit public comments on rules governing transformation contracts between struggling Arkansas school districts and a third party, like a charter management organization.