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Taking a giant leap backwards by getting rid of child labor laws

A law voiding restrictions on factory jobs for 14- and 15-year-old children isn’t about the white, suburban kids Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gathers around her for photo ops.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 30, 2023

Commentary: Suddenly the US is facing a problem we thought we’d solved: Rampant child labor

Suddenly lawmakers in several states are rushing to relax child labor laws to make it easier for teenagers to work longer hours, later hours and more dangerous jobs.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

US state bans transgender people from using toilet in public schools that matches their gender identity

Lawmakers say they will not ‘rewrite the rules of biology’ for ‘a handful of far-left advocates’

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

New law allows anti-abortion monument at Arkansas Capitol

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law that will allow an anti-abortion monument to be built near the state Capitol

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Critics Lose Their Mind as Arkansas Makes It a Bit Easier for Teens To Work

Youth employment is a recognized path to greater prosperity.

Reason · Mar 15, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs a law that makes it easier to employ children

Under the Youth Hiring Act of 2023, those under 16 don't have to get the Division of Labor's permission to be employed. The state also doesn't have to verify their age anymore.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

Sanders rolls back child labor laws

The bill comes as child labor violations are on the rise across the U.S.

Salon · Mar 9, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed into law an education overhaul that she's called her priority this legislative session

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Arkansas leads charge to weaken child labor protections

Law weakens state’s oversight of child labor and represents latest attempt in mostly Republican-led states to ease regulations

The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2023

Sanders' school voucher plan gets Arkansas lawmakers' OK

A massive education bill that includes a new school voucher program for Arkansas is headed to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' desk for her signature

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023