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Interest in Record Powerball Jackpot Drives Sales of Lottery Tickets
A record prize in the Powerball lottery generated increased ticket sales in Arkansas in October. Increased sales of lottery tickets generated an additional $2.1 million for college scholarships, compared to the same month last year.
Grants Now Available for Prevention, Treatment of Opioid Abuse
Funds are now available from the settlement of a massive lawsuit against opioid distributors, and will be awarded to projects that have demonstrated effectiveness in combating the abuse of painkillers.
Federal Authorities Allow Arkansas Medicaid to Focus on Vulnerable Groups
Arkansas received good news from federal regulators that allows the state Medicaid program to better help women during at-risk pregnancies and other at-risk populations. Last year Medicaid provided medical services to 12,500 Arkansas women with high-risk pregnancies. The availability of more benefits will extend also to veterans aged 19 through 30, and to people in rural areas who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness or a substance abuse disorder.
Statement of Senator Jason Rapert regarding Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade
Statement of Senator Jason Rapert regarding Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade
Statement from Senator Missy Irvin, Senate Education Committee Chair
Statement from Senator Missy Irvin, chair of the Senate Education Committee:
"I am so pleased to learn that all the parties have come to an agreement that will allow Mr. Nick Smith, Jr. the eligibility to play basketball during his senior year of high school, and I commend his parents for being strong advocates for their son."
Christmas in the Capitol will be December 6
Legislators and other elected officials are gathering gifts for children in state custody, which they will present during a “Christmas in the Capitol” celebration at noon on December 6 in the Old Supreme Court Room of the State Capitol.
Republican Women's Caucus to Present Agenda at Noon Thursday in Old Supreme Courtroom
Republican Women's Caucus to Present Agenda at Noon Thursday in Old Supreme Courtroom
Press conference on SB 6 to Be Held Wednesday at 11:45 a.m.
Senator Jason Rapert will be joined by other legislative sponsors of Senate Bill 6 and representatives of the Arkansas Family Council and Arkansas Right to Life at a press conference in the state Capitol Rotunda at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 10.