Andrew DeMillo
@ademillo.bsky.social
Arkansas capitol correspondent for The Associated Press. You’ll have to put up with a lot of UGA, book reviews and running content from me, too.
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Andrew DeMillo named top editor of Arkansas Advocate by States Newsroom • States Newsroom
States Newsroom today announces the hiring of veteran political journalist Andrew DeMillo as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate, Arkansas’ leading state government-focused nonprofit news outlet....
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Some exciting professional news.
I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
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I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
statesnewsroom.com/press-releas...
apnews.com/live/top-25-... updates: AP Top 25 gets a top 5 shuffle with Texas A&M out, Georgia and Oregon climb
Live updates: AP Top 25 gets a top 5 shuffle with Texas A&M out, Georgia and Oregon climb
AP Top 25 brought big changes to college football rankings ahead of Week 15. Follow for analysis, game highlights, voter insight and live updates.
apnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
apnews.com/live/top-25-... updates: AP Top 25 gets a top 5 shuffle with Texas A&M out, Georgia and Oregon climb
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A staunch opponent of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County will be on the ballot as an independent candidate for the Senate District 26 special election. #arpx #arleg
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Independent candidate confirmed to appear on Arkansas Senate District 26 special election ballot | Arkansas Advocate
A staunch opponent of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County will be on the ballot as an independent candidate for the Senate District 26 special…
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November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A staunch opponent of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to build a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County will be on the ballot as an independent candidate for the Senate District 26 special election. #arpx #arleg
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Arkansas’ final proposal for a federal broadband program has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, according to a Tuesday press release for the state’s commerce department.
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Federal agency approves Arkansas’ broadband proposal | Arkansas Advocate
Arkansas’ final proposal for a federal broadband program has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), according to a…
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November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Arkansas’ final proposal for a federal broadband program has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration, according to a Tuesday press release for the state’s commerce department.
✍️: @grajeda.bsky.social
✍️: @grajeda.bsky.social
Ann Cornwell is a Capitol institution and someone who treats everyone with respect. Even pesky wire service reporters with dumb questions about the Senate procedures. This is a great read about her as she prepares to retire #arleg #arpx . www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/no...
HIGH PROFILE: As the Arkansas Senate prepares to bid its longtime secretary farewell, Ann Cornwell reflects on the rewarding career she first stumbled into on a whim | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
There is no official tally of the bills, resolutions and letters Ann Cornwell has read as director and secretary of the Arkansas Senate, but that number would be in the thousands, at least.
www.arkansasonline.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Ann Cornwell is a Capitol institution and someone who treats everyone with respect. Even pesky wire service reporters with dumb questions about the Senate procedures. This is a great read about her as she prepares to retire #arleg #arpx . www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/no...
apnews.com/article/coll... State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship
Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship
The final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships. Virginia clinched a spot in the ACC title game with a win over Virginia Tech.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
apnews.com/article/coll... State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship
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Reposted by Andrew DeMillo
Interested education reporters! Join our Little Rock newsroom and cover a education system that always seems to make headlines.
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JournalismJobs.com has journalism and media job listings with digital media, newspapers, tv stations, radio stations, magazines, nonprofits, and academia.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Interested education reporters! Join our Little Rock newsroom and cover a education system that always seems to make headlines.
Very happy birthday to The Red & Black, UGA's independent student newspaper! I wouldn't have gotten my start in journalism without my time there. Show you support for college journalism by giving to the paper today! givebutter.com/B1Cs9u?s=O70...
The Red & Black NewsMatch Fundraiser 2025
Andrew and Hilary DeMillo just contributed $100 to The Red & Black! 💛
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Very happy birthday to The Red & Black, UGA's independent student newspaper! I wouldn't have gotten my start in journalism without my time there. Show you support for college journalism by giving to the paper today! givebutter.com/B1Cs9u?s=O70...
Good morning, Little Rock
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Good morning, Little Rock
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Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones likely hoped the discussion about his affair with his chief deputy would die down after his television interview earlier this week. It didn't, and now comments on social media are providing additional details and insights.
Prosecutor Will Jones’ affair with deputy continues to unspool on social media - Arkansas Times
When Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones sat down for a TV interview about his extramarital affair with his (now former) chief deputy prosecutor, he likely hoped the interview would be the end of it. It…
arktimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Prosecuting Attorney Will Jones likely hoped the discussion about his affair with his chief deputy would die down after his television interview earlier this week. It didn't, and now comments on social media are providing additional details and insights.
Reposted by Andrew DeMillo
It's that "year end" time where everyone asks you for money, sorry.
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
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SUPPORT NEWS YOU TRUST States Newsroom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news operation that depends on support from people like you to produce high-quality journalism without paywalls, popups or ads. Please h...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's that "year end" time where everyone asks you for money, sorry.
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
I'm happy to recommend any individual outlet to you if you'd like to support a specific state, but if you appreciate all of the reporting from our outlets, as well as our DC coverage and repro team, you can donate here. <3
apnews.com/article/snap... to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
SNAP food benefits are flowing again after a pause during the federal government shutdown. But the clock is about to start on a policy that imposes work requirements on more beneficiaries.
apnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
apnews.com/article/snap... to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP
Reposted by Andrew DeMillo
The Arkansas Advocate has big news! Andrew DeMillo, a veteran reporter who has covered Arkansas politics and policy for 23 years, will take the reins from retiring founding editor Sonny Albarado next month. Read more here:
Andrew DeMillo named top editor of Arkansas Advocate by States Newsroom • States Newsroom
States Newsroom today announces the hiring of veteran political journalist Andrew DeMillo as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate, Arkansas’ leading state government-focused nonprofit news outlet....
statesnewsroom.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Arkansas Advocate has big news! Andrew DeMillo, a veteran reporter who has covered Arkansas politics and policy for 23 years, will take the reins from retiring founding editor Sonny Albarado next month. Read more here:
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She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
At 100 years old, Lee Grant knows the cost of McCarthyism better than almost anyone else on the planet.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
apnews.com/article/flor...
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
She was blacklisted during McCarthyism. Now she's speaking out against Florida's teaching standards
Some exciting professional news.
I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
statesnewsroom.com/press-releas...
I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
statesnewsroom.com/press-releas...
Andrew DeMillo named top editor of Arkansas Advocate by States Newsroom • States Newsroom
States Newsroom today announces the hiring of veteran political journalist Andrew DeMillo as editor-in-chief of the Arkansas Advocate, Arkansas’ leading state government-focused nonprofit news outlet....
statesnewsroom.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Some exciting professional news.
I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
statesnewsroom.com/press-releas...
I’ve been blessed to work with my amazing colleagues at AP over the past 20 years. I’m thrilled about this next chapter leading Arkansas Advocate’s incredibly talented newsroom.
statesnewsroom.com/press-releas...
Reposted by Andrew DeMillo
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
Reposted by Andrew DeMillo
JUST NOW: At the White House, Trump and MBS are asked about Trump family business in Saudi Arabia and about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
JUST NOW: At the White House, Trump and MBS are asked about Trump family business in Saudi Arabia and about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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apnews.com/live/donald-... updates: Trump gives Saudi crown prince a warm embrace during White House visit
Live updates: Trump gives Saudi crown prince a warm embrace during White House visit
President Donald Trump will fête Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia. Trump announced a deal to sell the kingdom F-35 fighter jets.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
apnews.com/live/donald-... updates: Trump gives Saudi crown prince a warm embrace during White House visit
apnews.com/article/larr... Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with J...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
apnews.com/article/larr... Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Fix for aging Arkansas prison wastewater plant years behind schedule arkansasadvocate.com/2025/11/18/f...
Fix for aging Arkansas prison wastewater plant years behind schedule | Arkansas Advocate
The wastewater plant serves two of the state’s largest prisons and has been under a consent administrative order from the state’s environmental agency since 2022.
arkansasadvocate.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Fix for aging Arkansas prison wastewater plant years behind schedule arkansasadvocate.com/2025/11/18/f...
Local politics in Pulaski County are uh, something... www.kark.com/news/special...
www.kark.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Local politics in Pulaski County are uh, something... www.kark.com/news/special...
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President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would restart nuclear weapons testing on an “equal basis” with other nations has sowed confusion among the world’s nuclear powers and revived echoes of the Cold War arms race.
China rapidly expands nuclear test site as Trump revives Cold War tension
The quiet expansion of Beijing's remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would restart nuclear weapons testing on an “equal basis” with other nations has sowed confusion among the world’s nuclear powers and revived echoes of the Cold War arms race.
NEWS: Following court rulings, Arkansas governor sets March 3 special election, Jan. 6 primary for House District 70 and Senate District 26 #ARpx #ARleg mailchi.mp/4553703d9851...
Sanders Announces Update in Special Election to Fill Vacancy in Office for State Representative for District 70, State Senator for District 26
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November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
NEWS: Following court rulings, Arkansas governor sets March 3 special election, Jan. 6 primary for House District 70 and Senate District 26 #ARpx #ARleg mailchi.mp/4553703d9851...
apnews.com/article/gove... government shutdown prompts the cancelation of some Veterans Day events
The government shutdown prompts the cancellation of some Veterans Day events
Volunteers usually gather at Riverside National Cemetery in California on Veterans Day to place flags on graves, but not this year.
apnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
apnews.com/article/gove... government shutdown prompts the cancelation of some Veterans Day events