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Arkansas child advocate Keesa Smith-Brantley discusses risks of Medicaid cuts, SNAP funding shifts, and child well-being in the state.
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CBO warns 16 million may lose Medicaid under GOP bill funding tax cuts, immigration raids, and the border wall, risking rural hospitals and adding debt.
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As Congress considers changes to Medicaid, those who work with women who are of childbearing age in Arkansas say any changes will negatively impact patients, families and the economy, especially in rural communities.
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Roby Brock and John Brummett cover recent Arkansas Supreme Court disputes, a food sales tax proposal, and Medicaid funding changes.
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Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.
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The "Pathway to Prosperity" plan would require some able-bodied, adult Medicaid recipients to participate in “personal development plans” in order to receive healthcare benefits.
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If approved by the Trump Administration, this would mark the second time Arkansas Medicaid recipients would be subject to a work requirement.
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Governor Sarah Sanders announces plans to eliminate the state grocery tax and reform higher education, focusing on workforce preparation and reducing political activism in classrooms.
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In Arkansas, 20% of kids lost Medicaid during "unwinding," ranking it 6th in decline. Rapid disenrollments criticized, advocates urge better re-enrollment.
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Roby Brock and Bart Hester discuss Arkansas's $6 billion fiscal session, focusing on education, health, tax cuts, and the LEARNS Act's impact.