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Arkansas has long had one of the strongest freedom of information laws in the nation, but keeping it effective has been a struggle for news media and citizens organizations.

While more than 2,000 United Methodist congregations across the country have been given permission to leave the denomination, three in Arkansas were denied a similar opportunity last month despite voting overwhelmingly to depart.

While more than 2,000 United Methodist congregations across the country have been given permission to leave the denomination, three in Arkansas were denied a similar opportunity last month despite voting overwhelmingly to depart.

The Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church will decide today whether to allow 38 of its congregations to leave the denomination.