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Reading With Your Rep- Rep. DeAnn Vaught
Reading With Your Rep- Rep. DeAnn Vaught
Covid-19 Response Update for April 27, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 27, 2020

Arkansas saw an increase in testing over the weekend as a result of the testing surge campaign promoted by the administration. More than 40,000 tests...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 24, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 24, 2020

In the last 24 hours, health officials have received results for more than 2,800 tests. It is the largest single day of testing so far. To date, 34,74...

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month

Child abuse does not stop during a pandemic. But since many of the state’s mandated reporters such as teachers and pastors are not interacting face to...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 23, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 23, 2020

There has been a recent decline in testing in Arkansas. At one point 1,600 tests were being performed daily. Now the average is 1,000. The Governor is...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 22, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 22, 2020

The Governor announced today that restrictions for elective medical procedures will be lifted April 27.  The health department is asking hospital...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 21, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 21, 2020

·       The Governor signed an Executive Order today to create a working group focused on testing capacity in the state. He said Arkans...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 20, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 20, 2020

The Governor said today that while he hopes to lift some restrictions on May 4, Arkansans will still need to practice social distancing and wear a mas...

Covid-19 Response Update for April 17, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for April 17, 2020

Phase 1 of “Opening Up America Again” plan proposed by the White House includes returning to work in phases where possible, allowing large venues such...

2020 Fiscal Session
2020 Fiscal Session

While we are facing difficult and uncertain times, Arkansans should know that essential services in state government will continue.This week during th...

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