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Family Council's Cox sounds alarm for increased crime rate: 'Marijuana attracts criminals. Legalizing it won’t change that.'

Family Council President Jerry Cox is imploring voters to think long and hard before pulling the lever in favor of the Arkansas Adult Use Cannabis Amendment.

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 22, 2022

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Family Council president: 'Do we really want to permanently amend our constitution to add marijuana?'

Family Council President Jerry Cox is doing all he can to warn voters about how he believes the marijuana legalization initiative, slated to be on the ballot in November, is all wrong for the state of Arkansas.

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2022

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Arkansas leaders plan legal action against workplace vaccine mandates

By Art Benavidez | Nov 9, 2021

The state is preparing to go to court over the Biden administration’s workplace vaccine mandate.

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Arkansas Department of Commerce official updates effects of unemployment fraud measure

By Mary Lou Lang | Jul 13, 2021

A new act to further ensure unemployment fraud prevention was signed into law in April and expanded the state's ability to recover benefits that were acquired fraudulently.

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'Californians are fleeing by the thousands' as California AG bans state travel to Arkansas, other states

By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 12, 2021

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has added five more states, including Arkansas, to a list of 17 where California state-funded travel is banned, according to a report by the Associated Press.

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Inflation will affect ‘food and energy expenditures’ for Arkansans, macroeconomics expert warns

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Jun 30, 2021

Dr. Joseph Mauro, assistant professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas and an expert on macroeconomics, wants Arkansans to be aware that there will be some changes in the relative prices of goods and services in the coming months due to increased inflation.

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As the nation sees a rise in inflation, Arkansas hasn't been a contributing factor

By Trina Thomas | Jun 21, 2021

It's no question that states that continue to have tight COVID-19 restrictions aren't doing the U.S. economy any favors and, for some leaders, harnessing the Coronavirus takes precedence over the wealth of the nation.

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Ladyman: Committee will engage in 'vigorous debate' over elimination of CON programs

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 15, 2021

Arkansas is one of 36 states that currently limit entry or expansion of health-care facilities through certificate-of-need (CON) programs, according to media reports.

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Online job searches up as Arkansas, other states opt out of extra unemployment benefits

By Trina Thomas | Jun 9, 2021

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is tapering off, many businesses are still struggling to fill positions and are understaffed. States that are removing extra unemployment benefits are showing an uptick in job searches.

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Arkansas one of few states to keep certificate of need regulations for health care facilities during COVID-19

By Trina Thomas | Jun 9, 2021

Arkansas is one of the few states that retained the certificate of need regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hutchinson: 'Now we need Arkansans back on the job' as state announces end of supplementary unemployment benefits

By Timothy Stuckey | May 20, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced that supplementary unemployment benefits would end June 26 in an effort to help boost the state's economy, according to a press report.

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Arkansas Senators support drug discount program 'to provide care for those in underserved areas'

By Christina Heath | Apr 25, 2021

Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are in support of S.773, commonly known as the 340B Program, legislation that will allow for Arkansas hospitals to participate in a prescription drug discount program.

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Cotton sponsors bill requiring 'severe consequences' for foreign officials that take U.S. hostages

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) is sponsoring a bill that would require the president to impose mandatory sanctions on foreign government officials responsible for taking Americans hostage.

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Cotton, Boozman back bill so military spouses can 'pursue their careers uninterrupted' by deployment orders

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2021

U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are co-sponsoring legislation that would allow military spouses with valid professional licenses in one state to have their licenses reciprocated in the state where their spouse is currently serving on military orders.

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Arkansas Workforce Expansion Act aims to waive many licensing fees

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 23, 2021

Arkansas' Workforce Expansion Act, which was introduced as Senate Bill 153, will waive fees that are associated with obtaining occupational licenses for those entering a government-regulated profession or entrepreneurs starting a small business.

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Hutchinson signs bill to help decrease Arkansas unemployment insurance fraud

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed House Bill 1765, which will allow modifying unemployment insurance programs to prevent, detect and recover unemployment insurance fraud.

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Flippo's welfare program integrity bill heads to Hutchinson's desk

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Sen. Scott Flippo’s (R-Bull Shoals) Senate Bill 295, which would promote welfare program integrity, is headed to the governor’s desk.

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Pilkington files bill to help lower Arkansas health care costs

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R-Clarksville) has sponsored House Bill 1064, which aims to increase transparency and help lower health care costs for Arkansans.

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AFMF CEO says Arkansas residents 'able to overcome' vaccine hesitation

By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021

As the much of the nation has or is preparing to get the COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination hesitancy is higher in the south, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) CEO said.

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Arkansas House and Senate pass work requirements for SNAP benefits

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Apr 7, 2021

The Arkansas House and Senate have voted to approve House Bill 1512 that would eliminate temporary exemptions to the work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P​​​​​rogram (SNAP), also known as food stamps.