Score should be 3 out of 3 | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A column in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette describes mixed responses from three mayors after the author raised concerns about city compliance with Act 747 of 2025, which bars Arkansas local governments from establishing or implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The writer previously criticized Fayetteville’s public-facing DEI materials, including a “pigment-and-plumbing” screening idea for city personnel and references to future equity research topics. After receiving a copy of the column, Fayetteville acknowledged receipt and, soon after, an adviser to Mayor Molly Rawn said city materials potentially conflicting with the law were removed, archived, or marked as past material while council-approved items would include a control statement.