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1. Abortion: The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization abortion decision.
2. Abortion: Arkansas' current law that prohibits abortion except to save the life of the mother in a medical emergency.
Whitney Freeman (Democrat)
Oppose
Again, a woman’s right to healthcare should be between her health care provider and herself.
Again, a woman’s right to healthcare should be between her health care provider and herself.
3. Education: The 2023 LEARNS Act passed by the Arkansas Legislature that makes comprehensive changes to Arkansas' education laws.
Aaron Pilkington (Republican)
Support
I support Educational Freedom and believe in supporting homeschooling and religious schools
I support Educational Freedom and believe in supporting homeschooling and religious schools
4. Marijuana: Legalizing recreational marijuana.
5. Guns: Banning firearms that are commonly known as "assault weapons."
Whitney Freeman (Democrat)
Oppose
There is room for common sense gun control laws however infringing on Americans second amendment rights isn’t something I’m comfortable with.
There is room for common sense gun control laws however infringing on Americans second amendment rights isn’t something I’m comfortable with.
Aaron Pilkington (Republican)
Oppose
I have an A+ from the NRA and was lead sponsor of the Stand Your Ground Law in Arkansas
I have an A+ from the NRA and was lead sponsor of the Stand Your Ground Law in Arkansas
6. Gender-Identity: Prohibiting minors from receiving puberty blockers, hormones, or surgery for the purpose of gender transition.
Whitney Freeman (Democrat)
Oppose
This should be a conversation between health care providers, children, and the parents.
This should be a conversation between health care providers, children, and the parents.
7. COVID-19: Allowing state government to close private businesses during a health emergency.
8. Nursing Homes: Letting nursing home residents voluntarily place cameras in their own rooms to enable their family members to see and hear them.
Aaron Pilkington (Republican)
Oppose
I do not like the idea of web camera being in patients' room in which perverts using the dark web can access them and spy on our family members.
I do not like the idea of web camera being in patients' room in which perverts using the dark web can access them and spy on our family members.
9. Freedom of Information: Further amending the Freedom of Information Act to prevent disclosure of deliberative documents such as government memos and letters, as discussed in the special legislative session of 2023.
Whitney Freeman (Democrat)
Oppose
Freedom of Information means Freedom of Information. Nobody is above being held accountable.
Freedom of Information means Freedom of Information. Nobody is above being held accountable.