Arkansas
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Report: Hospitals Face Mounting Financial Pressures
The mounting financial pressures hospitals in Arkansas are facing are part of a national trend affecting people's access to care, according to a …
Two-Thirds of New US Cars Could be EVs by 2032
The EPA is accepting written comments on its latest vehicle emission standards until July 5th. Backers of the more stringent rules say they will help …
Helping Arkansas Foster Youth Succeed as Adults
May is National Foster Care Month and in Arkansas, the number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly, according to a new report…
AARP Warns Arkansas Seniors of Spike In Fraud, Scams
Consumer scams are on the rise, especially online, and AARP Arkansas is warning residents with tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or …
Group Urges Arkansas Schools Districts To Focus On Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a national education advocacy group wants school districts in Arkansas to continue focusing on and investing …
Report: EPA Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, children's growing and developing bodies are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, according to a new report …
With ADHD Medicine Shortage, People Seek Other Treatment Options
In Arkansas and across the country there is a shortage of medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects more than 1…
AR Changes SNAP Requirements to Ease Hunger, Temporarily
People may still be able to qualify for SNAP food benefits if they have up to $5,500 in assets, under a bill passed by the Arkansas Legislature…
Arkansas College Works to Retain Black Students In Higher Ed
A new report from the Lumina Foundation called "Level Up" report showed a steady decrease in enrollment and completion rates among Black students nati…
Arkansas 'Election Integrity Unit' Bill Awaits Gov's Signature
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign a bill to create an Election Integrity Unit in the state Attorney General's office. Its goal will be …
Bipartisan Bill Could Save 377 Species of Wildlife in Arkansas
Bipartisan wildlife legislation that was recently reintroduced would provide unprecedented conservation funding to states across the U.S. The …
Arkansans Encouraged to Roll Up Their Sleeves and Volunteer
National Volunteer Month, and AARP Arkansas is encouraging people to dedicate a little more time and energy to the communities and causes important …