Previous AMP University articles have stressed the importance of taking part in local politics because of the direct effect it has on your life, and the proportionate power your voice can have in a political landscape where you are one…
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The Last Word: Old Man River “Ol’ man river That ol’ man river he must know something But he don’t say nothing Cause he just keeps rolling He keeps rolling along.” Lately, I’ve lost a lot of friends. My…
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Sanders Announces Campaign Senior Staff
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff(Photo Courtesy of Sarah Huckabee Sanders official Facebook) Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the senior staff of her campaign for Governor of Arkansas. The list includes many locally-based staffers and advisors who previously worked on her father’s presidential campaign. …
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Hoping to fill her father’s shoes, Phyllis Beard files as candidate for City Director of Hot Springs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPhyllis Beard is filing today as a candidate for City Director in District 2. The Spa City native has spent her entire life in politics — from holding signs outside of polling places as a little girl to traveling around…
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AMP University: What is a Justice of the Peace and Why Should You Care?
AMP University: Things Your High School Civics Teacher Didn’t Teach You As a democracy, America’s different levels of government rely on a wide array of elected positions, and it is the duty of every citizen to vote for who…
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Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter
Ronak Patel has joined UA Little Rock Public Radio as the new political and governmental affairs reporter for KUAR-FM 89.1, a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. His duties include covering Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s administration as well as the Arkansas General…
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Jones to Succeed Jegley as Prosecuting Attorney for Sixth Judicial District
Will Jones has defeated public defender Alicia “Lisa” Walton in the Sixth Judicial District’s election for prosecuting attorney. The Sixth Judicial District Office of the Prosecuting Attorney serves the largest judicial district in Arkansas and is responsible for prosecuting criminal…
The road to the general election is crowded. And it’s certain to be full of twists, turns and perhaps a few unforeseen bumps, too. That’s because last year, Arkansas completed its historic redistricting process. Each decade, following the U.S. census,…
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Former State Legislator Charles Blake Joins Think Rubix as Vice Principal
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFormer Arkansas state legislator Charles Blake has joined the diverse Arkansas public affairs firm Think Rubix as Vice Principal, the firm announced Thursday. In his new role, Blake, a skilled policy maker, political strategist, entrepreneur and civil servant, will steward…
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UA Little Rock to Host Bestselling Author in Inaugural Speaker Series
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off its inaugural Inclusive and Inspiring Speaker Series with best-selling author Heather McGhee Wednesday, April 13. The virtual conversation, which is free and open to the public, will take place from…