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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Addresses Executions, Prison Expansion, and Tax Cuts in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 30 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently discussed several key issues following the legislative session. She emphasized a cautious approach to resuming executions, despite signing a law that allows nitrogen gas as a method. Since the state hasn't conducted executions since 2017 due to a shortage... Read More.

Arkansas Boosts EMS Services with New ARRIVES Act

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas Revenue Investment in Vital EMS Systems (ARRIVES) Act, recently signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, is designed to enhance ambulance services throughout the state. This legislation establishes a fund managed by the Department of Health to distribute resources to emergency medical... Read More.

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Arkansan’s See Better Gas Prices Compared To A Year Ago

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

The AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch reports that the average gas price in Arkansas is currently $2.80 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel. This represents an increase of one cent from last week but a decrease of 41 cents compared to the same day... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature. The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.

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UAMS begins program to help mothers of newborns

Wednesday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Nurses at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) began distributing Mother & Infant Supply Kits this month to mothers of newborns at the UAMS Health Medical Center in Little Rock. The kits contain items to support infant health and safety,... Read More.

Catholic Diocese of Little Rock Mourns Pope Francis, Reflects on His Legacy of Hope and Mercy

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

The Catholic Diocese of Little Rock has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis died on Monday. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released the following statement: The passing of Pope Francis calls us to pray for him and to reflect on our relationship with the... Read More.

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Arkansas Pastor Sentenced to 110 Years for Child Pornography Charges

Tuesday, April 22 by Luke Matheson

James Vincent Henry, a pastor from Arkansas, has been sentenced to 110 years in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Each count carries a 10-year sentence, which will be served consecutively. The Pike County Sheriff's Office confirmed the... Read More.

Lawsuit alleges state violating voters’ constitutional rights

Tuesday, April 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge was asked Monday to strike down several restrictions on the Arkansas initiative process in a lawsuit that accused the state of violating voters’ constitutional rights. The League of Women Voters of Arkansas filed the lawsuit challenging four... Read More.

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Arkansas Legislation Challenges CVS Pharmacy Operations and Could Influence Nationwide Changes

Thursday, April 17 by Alex Bivens

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation that will force CVS to either close the 23 pharmacies they operate in the state or to divest those pharmacies from the company’s PBM’s (Pharmacy Benefit Managers). Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies in Pine... Read More.

Arkansas Bans PBM Ownership of Pharmacies to Combat Drug Price Inflation

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

New legislation signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas. This measure aims to address concerns regarding the influence and practices of PBMs, which have been accused of exploiting regulatory gaps to the detriment of consumers, inflating... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This... Read More.

Boozman applauds Huckabee conformation as Ambassador to Israel

Wednesday, April 9 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel: “I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador... Read More.

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