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University of Arkansas Out-of-State students navigate voting options for 2024 Election
By: Emerson Burris FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – As the 2024 election approaches, many University of Arkansas students who are from out of state are navigating how to cast their votes, whether through absentee ballots, returning home, or by establishing residency in Arkansas. For many, this will be their first opportunity to vote in a presidential…
University of Arkansas faculty reminded of political activity guidelines
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – In anticipation of election day, The University of Arkansas recently reminded faculty of their guidelines regarding political activity. The University of Arkansas’ policies concerning political activity ranges from how the faculty is allowed to engage in political events to how outdoor spaces can be used in the same…
Arkansans to vote on amendment for religious freedom
By: Noah Kim FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – For the upcoming midterms, Arkansans will directly vote on four proposed ballot measures, Issue 3 deals with religious freedoms provided within the state constitution. Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert and Arkansas State Representative Jimmy Gazaway are the sponsors of Issue 3, also referred to as the “Arkansas Religious…
The University of Arkansas encourages students to vote in the upcoming election
By: Cogan Davis FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The annual Arkansas general election is coming up in November, with many new decisions to be made. Although the voter registration period has passed, voters can still request an absentee ballot until November 1st. Janine Parry, director of the Arkansas poll at the University of Arkansas, says the upcoming…
President Biden gives “Soul of the Nation” address Thursday night
Photo Courtesy: AP News By: Beau Russell President Joe Biden addressed the nation from Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday night to discuss the “Soul of the Nation.” The President began his speech by appealing to patriotism, pointing to the success of the founding of the United States and the strength of democracy. The tone…
President Biden reverses many of Trump’s policies on his first days in office
By: Michael Adkison WASHINGTON, D.C. (UATV) — Just one day into his presidency, Joe Biden signed more than two dozen executive orders and agency directives to establish his agenda on a number of issues, including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and racial equality. “I’m going to start by keeping the promises I made to the…
Immigration Conversation Comes to the Jones Center
By: Ben Glodowski SPRINGDALE, Ark.- Immigrants and Latinx people in Northwest Arkansas will have the opportunity to speak with candidates for various public offices for Arkansas. Immigrant Conversations with Arkansas Candidates invites, “dozens of politicians from multiple parties” to engage with the immigrant community. The discussion will cover topics from the Dream Act and DACA,…
Jan Morgan Files to Run for Governor
by Anna Thrash LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Jan Morgan filed to run for Arkansas governor Monday. Morgan is a gun range owner from Hot Springs, and declared her run for the Republican primary against current governor Asa Hutchinson. Morgan gained national attention when she declared her gun range a “muslim-free” zone. She also considered herself, “genetically…
Arkansas Tax Cuts For Top Income Groups
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Governor Asa Hutchison works to cut taxes for the top income tax bracket. Hutchison made comments via Twitter hoping to give back to the state of Arkansas. This proposal will begin at the beginning of next year. Hutchison plans to reduce the state income tax by $108 million.