Arkansas
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Improving telehealth access in rural Arkansas
In rural Arkansas, access to healthcare can be a distant dream - literally - as almost 60 counties in the state do not have enough providers to serve …
Arkansans Reminded to Register on National Voter Registration Day
It is National Voter Registration Day. Ahead of the municipal election on November 14th, there is an urgent push for voter registration in the …
AR Adds 260 Child Care Providers, But Funding Crisis Looms
Across the country and in Arkansas, some day care providers face the threat of closure when federal government aid initiated during the pandemic …
Nutrition Program Would Expand Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Arkansas
September is Hunger Action Month, and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural …
Report: Audubon Call to Action for Renewable Energy, Bird Protection
A new report highlights the need for more electric transmission, while showing how it can be implemented without hurting our feathered friends…
Navigating Back-to-School Challenges in Rural Arkansas
More than a half million Arkansas kids are back at school for the fall, and districts across the state face different challenges. For some in rural …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat, according to a recent report. The U.S. Public …
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…
Bill Aims to Foster Farmer-led Education Networks in Arkansas
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Arkansas and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing numb…
Prioritizing Mental, Physical Health in AR Summer Heat
It seems the summer heat wave has made news headlines for weeks, and Arkansas is no exception. When temperatures soar, the heat can affect not only …
Arkansas Joins USDA to Probe Grocery Price Gouging
Attorneys general from more than 30 states including Arkansas recently announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at th…
SSA Expands Outreach for SSI Benefits to Rural Communities
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…