In the months leading up to the 2023 Regular Session, several legislators were meeting with mental health providers, medical professionals, and behavioral health stakeholders to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the mental and behavioral health care currently available in the state.
LITTLE ROCK – During the 2023 session the legislature enacted a series of bills designed to protect children from exposure to sexually inappropriate literature, live performances and Internet sites.
In February, the Congressional Budget Office projected that the U.S. will have to borrow an additional $10.5 trillion over the next 10 years just to pay interest on the national debt. For perspective, it took our nation from 1790 until 2008 to become $10 trillion in debt. Yes, you read that correctly; over the next 10 years, the US will have to borrow more money just to pay interest on the debt than all of the debt combined from 1790 to 2008.
We all know recycling is a commonsense way to be responsible stewards of our environment – but recycling also strengthens our economy and creates hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs nationwide. This is something I believe everyone can agree is truly a “win-win.” Since 1970, we’ve recognized April 22 as Earth Day. In the spirit of this occasion, we’re working to strengthen recycling and composting to better protect our planet.
Another first happened to us here at CherryRoad Media, (or Areawide Media as the locals still call us to not be confused.) We held our first Angels Among Us event on Friday, April 21 at the Hickinbotham Building and I can say comfortably it was a great success. The Angels Among Us was a company-wide endeavor where we sought the best of those in our communities that go above and beyond for their fellow residents.
In the most recent legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly made several changes to our laws regarding transportation. The new laws impact everything from distracted driving to getting your car tags.
Tuesday, I attended the second annual Draft Day organized by Be Pro Be Proud in Northeast Arkansas. The organization’s mission is to bring a new generation of professionals to America’s skilled workforce by giving students a clear idea of available job options in the area and to help them pursue those opportunities.
More than twenty bills passed in the 2023 Regular Session address Arkansas elections. From how an initiative is placed on the ballot to when the polls are open, there are several changes being made due to recent legislation.
Arkansas has a long and storied history that makes it such a unique place. Since gaining statehood in 1836, our state has become known for its natural beauty, earning the nickname “The Natural State,” as well as the world-famous duck hunting, major agricultural production and growing city life. This year Arkansas is celebrating many milestones that show just how far we have come as a state and how bright our future is.
Fentanyl, also known as Actiq, Duragesic or Sublimaze in its prescription form, is a potent painkiller developed in the 1960s to treat extreme pain. Some strains of Fentanyl can be 50 times more potent than morphine.