The states have requested to ban soda and candy from nutritional assistance. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas and Governor Mike Braun of Indiana filed a waiver with…
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Severe Storms Spawn Tornados, Flooding in South and Midwest
The storm system began last week and continued through the weekend. The National Weather Service reported that a large storm system will continue to impact the Mississippi River…
Read MoreSoutheast and Central U.S. Ripped by Tornadoes, Dust Storms, and Wildfires
At least 40 people died due to severe weather over the weekend. Dust storms, tornadoes, and fires broke out across the central and southern United States going into…
Read MoreTricare Extends Payment Update Deadline for West Region
Beneficiaries have until February 28 to update payment details. Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, including Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, who pay for coverage using…
Read MoreFederal Injunction Issued Against Transgender Procedure Ban
Judge says the Arkansas law violates the First Amendment. District Judge Jay Moody issued a permanent injunction earlier this week against an Arkansas law that sought to ban…
Read MoreStorms Moving Through Midwest and South
The National Weather Service described the storm as a “life-threatening situation.” UPDATE 03/31 8:31 PM EDT A tornado watch is in effect in the states of Illinois, Indiana,…
Read MoreSupreme Court Declines Lawsuit Against Arkansas
Upholds state’s ban on public contractor boycotts against Israel. The Supreme Court declined another lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) this week, which challenged Arkansas’…
Read MoreHHS Civil Rights Office Ensures Deaf Accessibility
Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read MorePRAYER ALERT – Tornados and Storms Ravage America’s Heartland
Tornados and severe storms caused catastrophic damage across several states late Friday. UPDATE 4:15 PM EDT President Joe Biden addressed the nation concerning the deadly storms. Good afternoon,…
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