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UAMS plans free summer health care program for students

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LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses, including Pine Bluff will host a statewide virtual summer enrichment program for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in health care.“Find Your Future in... Read More.

Supreme Court says school mask mandate legal

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a judge’s decision to block a school district’s mask mandate that was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Justices reversed the temporary restraining order issued against the Bentonville School District’s mask requirement.... Read More.
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Attorneys ask for jail lawsuit dismissal

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Attorneys for an Arkansas jail and doctor being sued by inmates who say they were unknowingly given ivermectin to treat their COVID-19 say the lawsuit should be dismissed because the men are no longer being held in the county facility.In a... Read More.

UAMS gets National recognition

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 LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Medicine, College of Nursing and the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health on its latest Best Graduate Schools lists.UAMS ranked 36th in primary care... Read More.
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Westerman proposes ban on timber imports from Russia

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iWASHINGTON - House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced the No Timber From Tyrants Act with the support of more than 80 members and 35 industry groups. This legislation would prohibit imports of forest products from Russia and Belarus while... Read More.
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Expansion planned for high-risk parole offender program

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposed on Tuesday a $1 million expansion of a program that supervises high-risk parolees.Hutchinson called for adding 10 officers to the intensive supervision program, which monitors high-risk offenders on parole who have a history of... Read More.
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State Health Secretary taking federal job

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero, who has led the state’s response to COVID-19 for most of the coronavirus pandemic, announced Tuesday that he is resigning to take a job with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Romero said... Read More.

Governor considers additional tax relief

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday floated the possibility of additional relief for taxpayers because of high gas prices and inflation as the state’s surplus for the fiscal year approached $500 million.The Department of Finance and Administration said the... Read More.
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State revenue surplus nears $500 million

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ surplus for the current fiscal year is approaching $500 million as the state’s tax collections continue beating expectations, state finance officials said Monday.The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available revenue for the fiscal year,... Read More.
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