Arkansas Tops Religious Liberty Rankings | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Arkansas has surged to the top of the nation for religious liberty, thanks to sweeping new laws signed by Governor Sarah Sanders that protect faith and conscience rights across daily life—making it one of only two states to earn an “excellent” rating in the new Religious Liberty in the States index. Key wins include shielding businesses and individuals from government penalties for religious beliefs on marriage and sex, and strengthening protections for religious organizations. The state’s climb reflects a bold push to defend the “sacred right of conscience,” with experts urging other states…