Planned Parenthood Looking for a Lobbyist in Arkansas

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As the Arkansas Legislature gets underway, Planned Parenthood reportedly is looking for a lobbyist in the Natural State.

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortionist. The organization has two facilities in Arkansas — one in Little Rock and one in Rogers — but state law generally prohibits them from performing abortions except to save the life of the mother.

Planned Parenthood Great Plains is the regional Planned Parenthood affiliate for Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The organization recently posted a job listing for an “Arkansas Contract Lobbyist,” saying,

The Arkansas Contract Lobbyist will be responsible for direct and grassroots lobbying on behalf of Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) and Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes (PPGPV). This position will be responsible for helping develop and implement plans and goals to advance PPGP/PPGPV’s legislative priorities, under the direction of the Director of Legislative Affairs. In addition, this position will be responsible for helping PPGP/PPGPV staff engage with key stakeholders, including existing and new coalition partners, constituents, supporters, and policymakers. This position will work closely and cross- departmentally with PPGP’s Public Affairs and Communications staff. A collaborative style, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm are essential.

Individuals and lobbying firms are encouraged to apply. This position is expected to require 5-10 hours per week during legislative session, with potential additional work on an as-needed basis. 

Historically, Planned Parenthood has been active on legislation in Arkansas.

Planned Parenthood has consistently opposed good, pro-life laws at the capitol. Last year, the group criticized state lawmakers for providing $2 million to pro-life charities that help women with unplanned pregnancies. With that in mind it isn’t surprising that Planned Parenthood is looking for a lobbyist in Little Rock.

The good news is that Arkansas is a deeply pro-life state, and its elected leaders generally do not support Planned Parenthood’s pro-abortion agenda. With that in mind, we believe pro-lifers will continue to stand for the right to life at the state capitol — and all across Arkansas.

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Annual March for Life Happening January 19 in Little Rock

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The 2025 March for Life will take place in Little Rock on Sunday, January 19.

Arkansas Right to Life writes,

The 47th Annual March for Life will held at 2 p.m., Jan. 19, 2025, along Capital Avenue to the front of the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol. 

Sunday, January 19, 2025
2 p.m. in Little Rock

This is a FREE event! No ticket is required.

ROUTE – Marching along Capitol Avenue to the front of the Capitol steps for our program (about seven blocks).

STAGING AREA – State Street

For more information or to volunteer call 501-663-4237 or email artl@artl.org

This observance is a peaceful and prayerful event that attracts thousands of Arkansans from across the state including churches and families to remember the estimated 60-plus million unborn children killed by legal abortion.

This event, sponsored by Arkansas Right to Life (ARTL), will remember the 52th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States on January 22, 1973.

Staging begins at 1:30 p.m. at State Street. At 2 p.m. marchers – along with elected officials, invited dignitaries, and other special guests – will march to the steps of the State Capitol for a brief program.

Arkansas Right to Life, the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization, is an affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee, the leading voice of the voiceless dedicated to protecting all human beings threatened by abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia.

This is a great opportunity for pro-lifers to gather and take a stand for the sanctity of human life in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Has Given Nearly $650K to Pro-Life Pregnancy Help Organizations this Fiscal Year

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The State of Arkansas has disbursed nearly $650,000 in publicly funded grants to pro-life pregnancy help organizations this fiscal year, according to the state’s official transparency website.

The grant funding is part of a $2 million program the Arkansas Legislature approved in 2024 to promote maternal wellness and assist pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies, and other organizations that provide material support to women with unplanned pregnancies.

Arkansas’ program does not provide public funds to abortionists or their affiliates — such as Planned Parenthood’s facilities in Little Rock and Rogers.

Since 2022, Family Council has worked closely with elected officials in Arkansas to provide publicly funded grants to qualified, pro-life charities each year. All told, 26 pro-life charities have received funding so far this budget cycle. That’s something to celebrate!

Pregnancy resource centers and similar organizations give women real options besides abortion. That’s why a growing number of states provide these organizations with public funding.

Family Council plans to work with lawmakers to continue providing grant money to pregnancy help organizations in the 2025-2026 budget cycle.

Below is a list of pro-life organizations and the amount of grant funding each has received from the State of Arkansas.

OrganizationDoing Business AsGrant Funding
INFORMED CHOICES WOMENS CENTER OF THE OZ$50,000.00
PREGNANCY HELP CENTERPREGNANCY HELP CLINIC$25,000.00
OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY CENTER INC$25,000.00
CHANGEPOINT PREGNANCY CARE AND PARENTING$25,000.00
ST FRANCIS HOUSE NWA INCCOMMUNITY CLINIC$25,000.00
PLUM FOUNDATIONPEACE LOVE UNDERSTANDING MERCY$25,000.00
HEART TO HEART PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER$25,000.00
COMPASSION MINISTRIES LTD$25,000.00
ST JOSEPHS HELPERS OF PULASKI COUNTYARKANSAS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$25,000.00
ST BERNARDS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION$25,000.00
HOPEPLACE MONTICELLO$25,000.00
NEW BEGINNINGS PREGNANCY CENTER$25,000.00
SOUTH ARKANSAS CARING PREGNANCY CENTERHANNAH PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$25,000.00
ARKANSAS BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOMES AND FAMLIVING WELL COUNSELING$24,990.00
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF CENTRAL ARKANCARING HEARTS PREGNANCY CENTER$24,978.67
FORT SMITH CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES INC1ST CHOICE PREGNANCY MEDICAL CENTER$24,925.00
HOPE OF THE DELTA CENTER$24,674.52
CRADLE THE MATERNITY SUPPORT CENTER OF CKATHLEEN BLOSSOM$24,500.00
HOPEPLACE NEWPORT$24,500.00
ACTS OF HOPE INCACTS OF HOPE, PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$24,388.00
PATHWAY RESOURCE CENTER$23,830.00
LIFES CHOICE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER$22,267.50
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD FAMILY SERVICESCOMPACT FAMILY SERVICES$22,136.50
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER FOR SOUTHWEST$21,850.00
BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION$21,750.00
HOPES FIRST CHOICE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CE$13,207.50
Total$647,997.69

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