Nathan Treece
Reporter & Host, Little Rock Public Radio-
Researchers at the CDC found that 31% of Arkansas residents tested positive for antibodies against Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), better known as the “red meat allergy.” The highest rate in the country. -
The original deadline passed more than six months ago, blamed largely on the finalizing of Medicaid rules and regulations regarding coverage of doula services. The updated deadline is now August 1. -
A concerted, statewide effort to lower the high number of C-section births among low-risk pregnancies in Arkansas made no change in the percentage of such cases, according to a new study. -
A soft launch of Arkansas Medicaid work requirements and new SNAP standards, banning sodas and candy, go into effect Wednesday, July 1, the beginning of the 2027 fiscal year. -
Researchers concluded a flexible work schedule is the most desired workplace support for working moms in Arkansas based on a recently released report. -
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) can incubate for 12 to 18 months and spread widely in a population before symptoms begin in the final stages before death. -
An upcoming ballot initiative, allowing for economic development districts in Arkansas, is expected to prove useful in supporting local municipalities. -
More than 400 attorneys from across Arkansas came to hear the kickoff of the "Emerging Issues Series," focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and its ethical use in legal practices. -
Campaign hopes to improve on facts including:* 40% of Arkansas women on Medicaid not receiving prenatal care in first trimester* 78% not aware Arkansas Health Units provide pregnancy support. -
Arkansas Act 84, enacted into law in 2023, allows certain insurers to offer family leave insurance as voluntary for an employer to offer. It is that provision which makes unavailable for most workers in Arkansas.
