A group of former counselors from the American Legion Auxiliary Arkansas Girls State has publicly raised concerns about the program's leadership following the recent resignation of the organization's ...

A popular civics education program for high school girls is facing scrutiny after over 70 volunteer members quit on the final ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to a press release from Girls State, the majority of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Arkansas Girls State 2026 ...

Girls from across Arkansas took part in the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute on Tuesday after many were denied participation in another long-standing civic engagement program. The program was ...

The Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate did not vote on proposed resolutions that would have barred Girls State from accessing the General Assembly's chambers during its meeting this year.

SEARCY, Ark. – As Arkansas Girls State wrapped up its 2026 program, roughly 10 members of the staff announced they were done with the organization. "This was a long and hard decision, but this will be ...

Controversy surrounding Arkansas Girls State continued Friday as volunteer staff quit on stage during the program's closing ceremonies, which caused an emotional reaction from several spectators. A ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers have rectified an administrative error, announcing that the 150 girls that were previously excluded from Girl's State will now be included as part of a State ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Both the Arkansas State Senate and House of Representatives filed resolutions this week prohibiting access to both chambers to Arkansas Girls State for its annual meeting.

Former counselors from Arkansas Girls State have publicly raised concerns about the program's leadership. The counselors allege a culture of fear and mistreatment fostered by the program's committee.