Gov. Sanders announces plan to invest over $45M annually to maternal health improvements
The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act aims to strengthen maternal care in Arkansas by expanding coverage and providing access in rural areas.
Doulas advocate for better maternal care in Arkansas amid rising health concerns
Arkansas, which has the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States, is taking steps to improve maternal health with a $17 million ...
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Free school breakfast bill eases through Arkansas Senate committee
The Arkansas Senate Education Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would make school breakfast free for any student ...
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Lawmakers advance school phone ban, reject gun safety bill
A bill to prohibit smartphone usage in Arkansas public schools is nearing final approval in the state legislature.
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Diocese watching bills impacting maternal care, education
Catholics in Arkansas are closely monitoring pro-life and pro-family bills in the state legislature, with some potentially ...
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UAMS study finds mothers living in rural areas or covered by Medicaid less likely to receive prenatal care
Arkansas mothers who live in rural areas and/or who have a Medicaid-covered birth are less likely to receive early prenatal ...
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to make an announcement
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make an announcement at the Capitol Thursday morning. This will be Sanders’ second announcement of the week. On Monday, Sanders announced a plan to ...
State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income ...
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Saginaw mayor delivers State of the City, County address
The Saginaw mayor said she is looking towards the future while touting the progress made this past year during her State of ...