Razorback Action Group
The Razorback Action Group (RAG) is a nonpartisan advocacy group that represents the interests of the University of Arkansas student body. Members of the Razorback Action Group serve as representatives of the Associated Student Government at the University of Arkansas in local, state, and federal special interests. RAG works on behalf of students to ensure that government officials at all levels are aware of the most important issues to our student body. Our team explores ways to unite and excite the University of Arkansas student body when it comes to governmental relations and higher education issues.
Policy Tracking
During the legislative session, members of RAG track policies that are proposed by legislators that affect students.
Planning
RAG helps plan and organize SEC in DC, an annual event held in DC where members of student governments from the SEC meet to discuss policies relevant to students.
Advocacy
RAG travels to Little Rock and communicates with legislators and administrators to support or advocate against policies.
Abigail Vance
Director of External Relations
Abigail Vance is a junior studying Psychology and Journalism. A lifetime resident of Arkansas, Abi has been working with RAG since her freshman year.
Maddie Johnson
Deputy Director of External Relations
Legislative Priorities
RAG’s legislative priorities include:
Alcohol Amnesty
Alcohol and substance amnesty policies are crucial in supporting student safety–nobody should ever be afraid to call for help. Learn more about your rights to amnesty in cases of a drug overdose here and the current University of Arkansas alcohol alternative resolution policy here, and ask our legislators for expanded alcohol amnesty options.
Renters’ Rights
Arkansas is the only state in the country where landlords do not have to provide a habitable dwelling. This is a student rights issue too, as many students rent houses or apartments. We advocate for and support comprehensive renters’ rights in the state.
If you are a renter in need of assistance, check out the nonpartisan Arkansas Renters United.
Pro-Student Policies
We support pro-student policies on a state and federal level, including Pell Grant access and higher education support. Let our representatives know that you support Arkansas higher education!
Contact our Representatives
Below is the contact information for the officials representing the University of Arkansas and surrounding areas. The University is in Arkansas House District 86 (Rep. Clowney) and Senate District 4 (Sen. Leding.) However, if you live off campus, you may have different representation–check to see who your House and Senate reps are.
Contact Information
Click on the name of your representative for their contact information!
Email forms link to official office websites, not campaign pages. US means the official holds a Congressional office, while AR means they hold a statewide office. If you are a registered Arkansas voter, please say so when you contact them–if you’re not, learn more about registering here!
US Senator Boozman
(202) 224-4843 | Email form
US Senator Cotton
(202) 224-2353 | Email form
US Representative Womack
(202) 225-4301 | Email form
AR Governor Hutchinson
(501) 682-2345 | Email form
AR Senator Leding
(479) 966-9201 | greg.leding@senate.ar.gov
Senate District 4
AR Representative Clowney
479-445-5337 | nicole.clowney@arkansashouse.org
House District 86
AR Representative Whitaker
479-236-8313 | david.whitaker@arkansashouse.org
House District 85
AR Representative Garner
479-283-5050 | denise.garner@arkansashouse.org
House District 84
Fayetteville Mayor Jordan
(479) 575-8330 | mayor@fayetteville-ar.gov
Contact
Have questions? Suggestions? Interested in applying? Reach out to Director of External Relations Abigail Vance at ahvance@uark.edu!