Steve Grappe

Community Conversations with Stand Up Arkansas

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Stand Up is about creating space for civic engagement. The state of Arkansas ranks very poorly in citizens engagement and we want to provide an avenue to give voice to more Arkansans and develop a more engaged community.

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Steve Grappe

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From K-12 to College: The Arkansas Plan to Undermine Public Education Video 19.08.2024 8:14

In this episode of Community Conversations, host Steve Grappe dives into the alarming trends in Arkansas education under Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ administration. From the sweeping changes introduced by the LEARNS Act that threaten public K-12 education to the looming dismantling of public higher education, we explore how these policies aim to create a less educated workforce that demands l...

Project 2025: Arkansas Under the microscope with Guest Kwami Abdul-Bey Video 13.08.2024 40:29

An introduction of the controversial Project 2025 and how it impacts Arkansas Voters.  This takes a closer look at the ties within the state General Assembly with organizations like the Heritage Foundation and American Legislative Exchange Council.  These organizations are already teaming up with legislators like David Ray to introduce legislation to make Arkansas a testing ground for th...