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Arkansas to Seek Work Requirement for Medicaid Expansion Program

Arkansas is changing the eligibility requirements for people who are enrolled in ARHOME, a category of Medicaid the program. Beginning next year they will have to work, volunteer in their community or continue their education in order to continue receiving benefits.

Legislature Prepares for Far-Reaching Education Proposals

Backed by a host of legislators, the governor revealed details of her education package. The proposed changes in public school funding would be numerous and far reaching. They include large increases in teacher pay and the expansion of literacy programs for young children.

Senate Approves Legislation Repealing the Licensure of Abortion Facilities

The Senate passed legislation to repeal language in state law allowing medical facilities to be licensed in order to perform abortions.

Senate Addresses Wide Variety of Issues

The first three weeks of the 2023 legislative have session have been remarkable for the wide variety of issues the Senate has addressed.