Unprecedented access to state government
AR-CAN – the Arkansas Citizens Access Network – provides unprecedented livestream access to state government, giving Arkansas citizens a front-row seat to legislative proceedings, board and commission meetings, and other government hearings and activities. AR-CAN serves as an important educational tool, allowing students to see their government at work while learning about public affairs and civic responsibility.
AR-CAN is presented by Arkansas PBS.
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Events from the Arkansas Legislature
View livestreams and recordings from the Senate, House of Representatives or the Supreme Court.
Upcoming Events
| Event Stream | Event Title | Event Start | Event End | Event Description |
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| https://youtu.be/wP1GEY2U7LE | Arkansas PBS Commission | The Arkansas PBS Commission will hold a special meeting, which will be conducted virtually. There will be an executive session during the meeting to consider the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining or resignation of an employee. The eight-member commission is the governing body of Arkansas PBS with members appointed by Arkansas governors. |
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| https://youtu.be/U5pu4KF_Wqc | Implementation of REAL ID Press Conference | The implementation of REAL ID will be happening on May 7. The identification will be required to board a plane, enter a federal building or a nuclear power facility. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which oversees the issuance of identification cards, will hold a press conference to remind Arkansans about the new requirement to announce several revenue offices will be open this Saturday for people who can’t make it to one during weekdays. |
How are meetings selected for coverage?
The goal of AR-CAN is to provide as many livestreaming events as possible, allowing constituents to choose what to watch. For legislative hearings, the livestream is provided by the House of Representatives or Senate. Additionally, AR-CAN will host streaming for any other state agency, board or commission meeting if the stream is provided. A professional team with livestreaming equipment is available to attend meetings; however, due to limited resources, only those events deemed to have the most public interest will be covered. Suggestions for events to be livestreamed on AR-CAN are encouraged.
Arkansas PBS Debates
Arkansas PBS is the home for U.S. Senate, Congressional and Constitutional Office debates in Arkansas. Click here to watch past debates.
Be a Good Citizen
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