Powerful Releases Modern Legislative Guide App for Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
LITTLE ROCK, AR — For Arkansas’s electric cooperatives, staying engaged in the legislative process is part of serving their members. To support that responsibility, Powerful has redesigned the Arkansas Legislative Guide app for Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, strengthening a key tool used to follow state legislation and elected officials.
The Arkansas Legislative Guide app serves as a trusted, centralized resource during legislative sessions, helping cooperatives stay informed as bills move through the Arkansas General Assembly. The app brings together legislative bills, elected officials, committees, and session details in one place, allowing visitors to quickly understand what is happening and how it may affect the communities they serve.
The redesign builds on an established partnership between Powerful and Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. Powerful previously designed the organization’s website, which provided important insight into its audience and statewide role. That understanding guided decisions throughout the app redesign, with a focus on clarity, reliability, and ease of use during fast-moving legislative periods.
One of the most significant updates focused on the Legislative Bills section. The previous structure lacked a dependable way to present up-to-date bill information. The redesigned app now integrates a stable external source to support accurate bill listings, allowing legislative information to be displayed in a consistent format. Bills include short summaries and clear status labels, helping visitors understand progress at a glance. A Favorites feature allows visitors to save and revisit bills they are actively monitoring.
Additional features support deeper engagement. A Notes feature allows visitors to save private, contextual notes directly within bill and representative views, turning the app into a working reference throughout the session. A built-in Feedback feature gives visitors a direct way to report incorrect information or ask questions, helping maintain accuracy and trust.
“The most rewarding moment is always the Go-Lve,” said Kenneth Kimbrell, lead engineer at Powerful. “Seeing months of collaboration, problem solving, and refinement come together in a finished product is incredibly fulfilling. Knowing that the work positively impacts clients and delivers real value makes the entire process worthwhile.”
The redesigned Arkansas Legislative Guide app reflects Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ continued commitment to informed advocacy. With improved organization and dependable information, the app remains a practical resource for cooperatives navigating legislative activity across the state.
About Powerful
Powerful is a leader in designing human-centered digital experiences for utility companies, enhancing digital interactions through innovative design and thoughtful technology. Their mission is to build lasting partnerships with utility organizations by creating engaging, visitor-friendly digital experiences across websites and mobile applications.
Specializing in functionality, visitor experience, and accessibility, Powerful tailors each project to the unique needs of their clients, ensuring digital tools are visually appealing, intuitive, and easy to navigate. With a focus on humanizing digital experiences, their team is dedicated to understanding the specific challenges and goals of each client, crafting solutions that foster meaningful connections and drive engagement. Through a meticulous design process and commitment to excellence, Powerful helps utilities connect more effectively with their communities, delivering digital experiences that both inform and inspire.
About Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas is a statewide association representing Arkansas’s electric cooperatives and their shared commitment to reliable service, local governance, and community-focused decision-making. Through advocacy, education, and coordinated support, the organization works to ensure cooperatives are informed and engaged on issues affecting the communities they serve. Resources such as the Arkansas Legislative Guide app help support informed participation in the legislative process and strengthen connections between cooperatives and state government.
