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Delta Dental of Arkansas provides over $27 million in relief funding

By Michael Pineda | Jan 31, 2021

As struggles related to the COVID-19 pandemic mounted in 2020, Delta Dental of Arkansas cemented its place in the state as a good neighbor.

Black Cardiologist Association advocates vaccine usage for minorities

By Michael Pineda | Jan 31, 2021

Members of the Association of Black Cardiologists have championed the cause of providing access to the COVID-19 vaccine to those who have been hardest hit in the pandemic — people of color.

Bill to waive licensing fees for low-income Arkansans introduced by Ray, Gilmore

By Mary Lou Lang | Jan 29, 2021

Arkansas state Rep. David Ray (R-Maumelle) along with Sen. Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) filed legislation last week that would help waive initial occupational licensing fees for low-income state residents to remove barriers and expand opportunity.

Arkansas’s unemployment claims have increased 116 percent since COVID-19 began

By Natural State News reports | Jan 27, 2021

Arkansas ranks 34th on the list of states with the biggest increase in unemployment claims since last week, and 41st in unemployment claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

“ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 25

By Natural State News | Jan 25, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS” on Jan. 25.

“REMEMBERING GARY SPEARS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 25

By Natural State News | Jan 25, 2021

“REMEMBERING GARY SPEARS” was published on page S129 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 25.

Mars Petcare to expand Fort Smith manufacturing facility

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 24, 2021

Mars Petcare is investing $145 million to expand its Fort Smith, Arkansas manufacturing facility, according to PR Newswire.

Last week of January to be recognized as Arkansas School Choice Week

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 24, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced that the last week of January will be recognized as Arkansas School Choice Week for the sixth year in a row, according to PR Newswire.

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Rockline Industries recognized for workplace safety

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 24, 2021

Rockline Industries recently announced that its Springdale, Arkansas Campus has received an award for outstanding safety, according to PR Newswire.

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Cotton introduces bill in support of stricter federal penalties for rioters

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 24, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton will introduce a bill to impose stricter federal penalties for violent protesters.

Congressional Record publishes “CHINA” in the Senate section on Jan. 22

By Natural State News | Jan 22, 2021

The Congressional Record published “CHINA” in the Senate section on Jan. 22.

“NOMINATION OF JANET LOUISE YELLEN” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 22

By Natural State News | Jan 22, 2021

“NOMINATION OF JANET LOUISE YELLEN“ was published in the Senate section on page S99 on Jan. 22

Congressional Record publishes “FILIBUSTER” in the Senate section on Jan. 21

By Natural State News | Jan 21, 2021

“FILIBUSTER” was published on pages S83-S84 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 21.

Congressional Record publishes “NOMINATION OF AVRIL HAINES” in the Senate section on Jan. 20

By Natural State News | Jan 20, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “NOMINATION OF AVRIL HAINES” on Jan. 20.

Hutchinson announces Ready for Life enterprise to build Arkansas workforce

By Trina Thomas | Jan 19, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas) recently said at a press conference that an enterprise that focuses on the improvement of skills and career change called Ready for Life will build up the state's workforce and offer better information on the talent pool.