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Legislative leaders are circulating several draft bills that would change state laws over governing and financing of the state's health insurance plans that co…
by Michael R. Wickline January 26, 2022A legislative panel Tuesday advanced the state Department of Health's request to use $4.7 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for the University of A…
by Michael R. Wickline January 26, 2022State Sen. Charles Beckham, R-McNeil, has received a public letter of caution from the Arkansas Ethics Commission in a settlement of a complaint filed against …
by Michael R. Wickline January 24, 2022The Arkansas Department of Human Services asked the state Legislature on Wednesday for permission to require employees at seven of its health care facilities t…
by Tess Vrbin January 20, 2022Arkansas House Revenue and Taxation Committee Chairman Joe Jett, R-Success, announced Monday he isn't seeking re-election this year to spend more time with his…
by Michael R. Wickline , Rachel Herzog January 18, 2022A northeast Arkansas state lawmaker said Monday that he will not run for reelection to his state House seat.
by The Associated Press January 17, 2022State lawmakers on Thursday quizzed Education Secretary Johnny Key about proposed funding increases for public schools, educating students with high-cost speci…
by Michael R. Wickline January 14, 2022