Opinion

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas legislators have been hearing from constituents about the rising costs of homeowners insurance premiums, so during the 2025 session they will explore numerous options for holding down rate increases.At a recent meeting of the Senate and House Committees on Insurance and Commerce, top officials of the Arkansas Insurance Department briefed lawmakers on rising rates, and what other states have done to control them.Several nearby states have begun mitigation programs, which provide financial incentives for strengthening homes to limit damage from during storms.For example, in Alabama homeowners can apply for $10,000 to retrofit houses with features that can better withstand the high winds and flying debris caused by hurricanes.

This year the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center (ACNC) is celebrating thirty years of its efforts to expand access to innovative pediatric research and promote healthy development for children here in our state and beyond.

Arkansas is home to more than 182,000 veterans.

As of this writing on Oct.

Mister Rogers once encouraged his young viewers, during difficult times, to look for the “helpers” – because seeing others step forward to offer aid as well as hope was certain to lift their own spirits.That’s advice we can all take to heart.

LITTLE ROCK – Direct care nurses who work at long-term facilities operated by the state are eligible for a bonus of $5,000.

It’s been beyond a nuisance.

The digital age has benefits and disadvantages that we are perpetually balancing, but one clear downside is the opportunity for bad actors to access, steal and even hold hostage individual and collective data.

It is almost time to make your voice heard in the upcoming General Election.

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas tourism industry continues to flourish and is soon to surpass $10 billion in economic impact, according to the most recent report from the state Parks, Heritage and Tourism Department.The department closely monitors the effectiveness of promotion campaigns paid for with revenue from the state 2 percent tourism tax, which last year generated $25.8 million.