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UAMS receives $3.5 million plus for colorectal cancer screening

Wednesday, January 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently awarded more than $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to lead a five-year statewide effort to improve the rate of colorectal cancer screening in the state. Arkansas ranks... Read More.

State ranked most pro-life for 6th straight year

Tuesday, January 20 by Ray King

Arkansas has been ranked as the most pro-life state in the nation for the sixth consecutive year. This announcement was made during the 48th annual March for Life held in Little Rock. Participants, including families, church groups, and lawmakers, marched along Capitol Avenue to the Arkansas... Read More.

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Plans announced for short-time closing of wildlife management areas

Monday, January 19 by Ray King

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has announced that they will be temporarily closing several wildlife management areas across the states for short periods on various days from January 19 to March 31 in an effort to increase public safety as professional pilots and... Read More.

Bird flu cases in state growing, health officials say

Monday, January 19 by Ray King

Arkansas animal health officials are tracking a growing number of bird flu cases across the state, affecting both commercial poultry farms and backyard flocks. State officials said the virus spreads primarily through wild migratory birds, making nearly any flock vulnerable. Arkansas State Veterinarian Andrew Fidler said... Read More.

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Cotton Moves to Crack Down on Migrant Welfare Fraud

Monday, January 19 by Lori Basiewicz

On Thursday, January 15th, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation to crack down on migrants convicted of fraud schemes. The Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for any migrant convicted of fraud. “Migrants who steal Arkansas taxpayer dollars by... Read More.

Governor extends National Guard duty in nation’s capital

Thursday, January 15 by Ray King

About 100 Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers will remain in D.C. after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved a 90-day extension of the deployment. They have been there since November 2025. The soldiers, from the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 142nd Field Artillery Brigade, have been serving... Read More.

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UAMS Study Finds Arkansas Emergency Departments Falling Short on Obstetric Preparedness

Tuesday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

A recent University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) study finds many hospital emergency departments have shortcomings when it comes to obstetric emergency preparedness. Sixty-one percent of Arkansas hospital-based emergency departments were surveyed regarding their experiences, capabilities, and training for obstetric emergencies. Despite there being... Read More.

Conservation Incentives Available for Arkansas Private Landowners

Tuesday, January 13 by Lori Basiewicz

Private landowners have until February 6th to apply for up to $20,000 in reimbursement from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) for conservation practices. The Commission first offered reimbursement incentives in 2024 with funds received from the Arkansas General Assembly. This effort was... Read More.

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Arkansas Sets National Example with Bipartisan Expansion of Paid Maternity Leave for Educators

Monday, January 12 by Luke Matheson

A new national case study is highlighting Arkansas as a model for expanding paid maternity leave for educators, pointing to bipartisan efforts that transformed a limited provision into a fully state-funded benefit for public and charter school employees. The National Council on Teacher Quality on... Read More.

Federal Court Strikes Down Racial Quota for Arkansas Ethics Commission Members

Monday, January 12 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is praising a federal court ruling that struck down a state law requirement mandating racial representation on the Arkansas Ethics Commission, calling it an unconstitutional racial quota. Griffin issued a statement after a judge in the U.S. District Court for... Read More.

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Arkansas Election Review Identifies Over 1,000 Duplicate Voter Registrations

Saturday, January 10 by Lori Basiewicz

Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has identified more than 1,000 duplicate voter registrations as a result of new data sharing partnerships, marking a significant development in the state’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of Arkansas elections. Through analysis of data shared from the... Read More.

Chasing Giants: Legacy Lunker Program Seeks Arkansas’ Biggest Bass

Saturday, January 10 by Lori Basiewicz

Want to catch the next trophy bass? On January 1st, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission launched the Legacy Lunker program to help anglers do just that. From January 1st until March 31st, the Commission is asking anglers to donate any bass that weighs 10... Read More.

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