Legislative Priorities with Jerry Cox of Family Council

In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Jerry Cox, President of Family Council, to discuss the key legislative priorities this session that impact faith, family, and freedom in Arkansas.

Topics covered include:
✅ $2 Million for Pregnancy Help Organization Grants – How this funding supports life-affirming resources and the likelihood of passage.
✅ HB1139 – The Released Time Education Act – What this bill means for religious instruction in schools and why it matters for parental rights.
✅ The LEARNS Act & Homeschooling – The impact of Arkansas’ education reform on homeschool families.
✅ Abortion Amendment Update – Why the previous ballot initiative failed and how pro-life Christians should prepare for future challenges.
✅ Strengthening Pro-Life Laws – What legal clarifications are needed to protect Arkansas’ strong pro-life stance.
✅ Religious Freedom Bill – How this legislation reinforces protections for students and teachers in schools.
✅ H.B. 1221 & H.B. 1222 – Initiative Law Clarification – How these bills help prevent unconstitutional or misleading measures from reaching the ballot.

Join us for this insightful conversation as we break down the policies shaping Arkansas and discuss how conservatives can take action to protect our values.

Kandi Cox

Kandi Cox advocates for life, faith, and family. Her podcast and articles tackle pro-life issues, and politics affecting families, offering hope and truth from a biblical perspective.