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Press Release: Democratic Party of Arkansas on GOP Gerrymander

November 29, 2021 Craighead Democrats

Arkansas Democrats Press Release with with the words press release in black text with a yellow highlight.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2021
Contact: pressoffice@arkdems.org

Governor Approves New Maps To Lower Black Representation In The Legislature

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Board of Apportionment rubber stamped newly drawn state House and state Senate maps today following a 30-day public comment period. Governor Asa Hutchinson approved of the new maps, which reduce the number of majority-minority districts from 17 to 14; tamper with the state’s only majority-Latinx district; and fail to take into account officially recorded public comments. The apportionment board utilized well-known racial gerrymandering tactics to draw the lines. These maps are illegal and will be met with challenges in court and a costly legal battle for the state. …

Census 2020: Let’s Get Everyone Counted!

June 23, 2020 Gary Latanich

No matter where you’re from or who you live with – you count in the 2020 Census. Counting a diverse and growing population in the United States, including the five U.S. territories, is a massive undertaking. You can help by telling everyone you know about the importance of responding to the census and how they benefit from a complete and accurate count. The 2020 Census will help us invest in our children’s future. The results of the 2020 Census will inform decisions about the allocation of hundreds of billions of dollars each year to communities across the country. This includes funding and support for school services such as special education programs, free and reduced-price lunch, classroom technology, teacher training, after-school programs, and Head Start. Spread the word about the impact the 2020 Census has on our children and encourage everyone to respond.

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