Joseph Flaherty: Covering Little Rock for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Joseph Flaherty is a journalist covering the city of Little Rock for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He reports on local government, development, and community issues.

Background and Education

Flaherty is a graduate of Middlebury College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He joined the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 2020 and has been a consistent voice in local news coverage since then. His LinkedIn profile shows he has over 500 professional connections.

Recent Reporting

Flaherty’s recent work includes coverage of the proposed 2026 Little Rock budget, which would provide a 1.75% raise for non-uniformed city employees. This article, published November 25, 2025, details the financial plan for the upcoming year.

He also reported on the Little Rock city board’s approval of using up to $6.5 million in short-term debt to replace a protection cell on the Arkansas River bridge. This report, published August 5, 2025, highlights infrastructure investments in the city.

Upcoming Coverage

A subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing in Little Rock on Friday morning, focusing on the “failures” of the local housing authority. Flaherty will be covering this event for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Contact

Joseph Flaherty can be reached at jflaherty@adgnewsroom.com.