Forward Arkansas, a nonprofit organization in Little Rock that works with school districts, educational partners and state leaders to improve educational outcomes for Arkansas students, has added three new board members: Mary Elizabeth Eldridge, Deborah Frazier and Anna Strong –…
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House Report: State Lawmakers Address Tax, Public Health Measures in Past Week
In the 7th week of the 2021 Regular Session, the House passed bills addressing taxes, medical care, scholarships, the duty to retreat, and more. The following tax measures were advanced by the House: HB1023-This bill excludes certain school fundraisers from the…
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House Report: State Using Contact Tracing to Close Loops of COVID-19 Transmission
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffContact tracing is one of the most important public health strategies currently available to help us reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19. The idea behind contact tracing is to see who is a close contact of an individual who…
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Arkansas Ranks No. 9 for Best Health Infrastructure in United States
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted weaknesses in the country’s healthcare system such as the lack of personal protective equipment, beds and even staff members. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, described the pandemic in April…
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Hutchinson Establishes COVID-19 Testing Advisory Group
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGov. Asa Hutchinson has established a new working group to provide recommendations on containing COVID-19 in Arkansas and helping to restore the Arkansas economy. Hutchinson announced the working group, officially entitled the Governor’s COVID-19 Testing Advisory Group, during his daily…