LITTLE ROCK – The state Division of Workforce Services will close nine offices around the state. The closings are part of an overall restructuring of state offices that used to administer welfare programs known as Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA).
Students are clearing out their lockers and signing yearbooks as teachers grade final exams and close the classroom door for the final time this school year. While their attention is turning to summer, my staff is already preparing for fall and getting ready for our next Congressional Youth Cabinet (CYC).
Oh the benefits of old age. As I approach turning 40 in October, one thing has risen to the point where I am not yet equipped to be prepared to be old.
Agriculture has long been the backbone of our state’s economy. Currently, the industry contributes more than $19 billion annually to our economy.
LITTLE ROCK – As soon as the 2023 legislative session adjourned, the Senate and House Committees on Education began work on school funding in preparation for the 2025 session. Every two years the committees issue an adequacy report that sets a level of state funding of public schools that will comply with the state Constitution and state Supreme Court orders in school funding cases.
Our state has a deeprooted history of patriotism and sacrifice. In World War II, nearly 10% of our population at the time served our country in the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 3,500 were killed as a result of combat.
Isotonitazene, or “Iso,” is a relatively new synthetic opioid made from a potent opioid called etonitazene. Etonitazene is about 500 times stronger than morphine and has been a Schedule I controlled substance for years. Schedule I means it has no medical use and is easily abused. It is intended for research and forensic purposes only. Some of the signs of Isotonitazene use to look for are: · Pinpointed pupils · Slurred speech · Drowsy appearance · Slower movements · Low blood pressure · Slower heart rate · Low body temperature · Less physical pain · A euphoric or “high” feeling Many synthetic opioids have appeared in the illegal drug market, with Isotonitazene added to the mix in 2019, as evidenced by DEA drug seizures. Isotonitazene has been found in the United States, Canada, Germany, Estonia, Sweden, and Latvia as a lone substance or incorporated into other substances. Evidence suggests that Isotonitazene is mainly being used as a substitute for heroin or other opioids, whether the users are aware they are taking it or not. Some other signs of addiction to look for are: · Trying to stop or cut down on drug use, but not being able to.
Robust cybersecurity is increasingly important as cyber threats continue to evolve and target vital services. In recent years we’ve experienced disruptions to pipelines, key food suppliers and water treatment facilities. Here in Arkansas, our hospitals, school districts and county governments have found themselves in the crosshairs of cybercriminals within the last year.
To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions.
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Medicaid program is re-examining the cases of hundreds of thousands of recipients to determine whether or not they remain eligible for services. By the end of April 72,802 cases were closed.