Missy Irvin

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces the “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act,” which intends to reduce Arkansas’ high maternal mortality rate. Republican legislators and cosponsors of the proposed legislation, Sen. Missy Irvin of Mountain View and Rep. Aaron Pilkington of Knoxville, are at right during a press conference at the state Capitol on Feb. 6, 2025.

Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges

Antoinette Grajeda

Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.

Policy and Politics

Arkansas Legislature approves cryptocurrency mine study

Josie Lenora

Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, filed the study, fearing the mines are too loud and use too much water.

Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View; Rep. Michelle Gray, R-Bethesda; and DHS Secretary Cindy Gillespie explain a new Medicaid expansion proposal, ARHOME.

Talk Business on KASU: Lawmakers, DHS Secretary discuss Arkansas Medicaid Expansion 'ARHOME'

Roby Brock

Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View; Rep. Michelle Gray, R-Bethesda; and DHS Secretary Cindy Gillespie explain a new Medicaid expansion proposal, ARHOME.

A researcher holds a tube containing the coronavirus.

New daily COVID-19 cases again rise above 1,000; two more legislators test positive

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It was confirmed Wednesday that two more Arkansas Legislators – Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, and Rep. Joe Cloud, R-Russellville – have tested positive for COVID.