Fayetteville AR

A week ago, the state Supreme Court struck down a Fayetteville ordinance banning discrimination against LGBT people.

Arkansas is one of three GOP-controlled states that explicitly bans cities and counties from enacting laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination.

And she wasn’t transgender, either.

Judge Doug Martin rejected a request to delay a Fayetteville city ordinance that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

A special election will be held later this year over a proposed Fayetteville city law intended to shield LGBT residents from discrimination.

Democratic Rep. Greg Leding of Fayetteville has proposed adding the protections to state law addressing discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations.

The Duggar family – made famous by TLC’s popular reality television show – have helped repeal an ordinance protecting LGBT people from discrimination.

Voters in Fayetteville, Ark., have repealed a controversial LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance approved by the city council in August.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The city council in Fayetteville, Ark., early Wednesday approved a controversial LGBT-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance, becoming the first city in Arkansas to enact a law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. By a 6-2 vote, the council approved the measure following nearly 10 hours of public…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Washington County clerk has resumed issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, a day after a circuit judge in Pulaski County ruled that all state laws barring gay marriage are unconstitutional.