Lincoln, Chair of Finance’s Social Security Subcommittee, says $250 economic relief payments would bring $160 million into Arkansas economy Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) today is pushing for a $250 economic relief payment for Arkansas’s seniors, veterans, and other retirees … [Read more...]
Lincoln Pushes for $250 Economic Relief Payment for Arkansas’s Social Security Beneficiaries Amid Lack of Benefits’ Increase
October 19, 2009 by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District PUBLIC NOTICE No. (09092-GF)
October 19, 2009 by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District PUBLIC NOTICE No. (09092-GF) Applicant: US Army Corps of Engineers- Little Rock District Regulatory Project Name: The consideration of a time extension for a General Permit involving the installation of water intakes, pumps, and connecting … [Read more...]
Emerald Duo Concert in Edgemont
October 19, 2009 by
The North Central Arkansas Foundation for Arts and Education (NCAFA&E) will present a bonus concert featuring The Emerald Duo, October 27 at 7:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, 10849 Edgemont Rd. Edgemont, Arkansas. The Emerald Duo consists of Susan Doering, violin and Dieter Wulfhorst, cello. … [Read more...]
Loss of Job & Health Care Threatens Families with Financial Disaster
October 19, 2009 by
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congressman Marion Berry (AR-01) and Ron Pollack, Executive Director of Families USA, hosted a conference call to discuss a report issued today by Families USA that analyzes the number of uninsured in Arkansas. The report estimates approximately 28,300 people in Arkansas … [Read more...]
Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
October 14, 2009 by
OFFERS GRANT FUNDS TO IMPROVE TEACHING LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 13, 2009) ¾ The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) has received $720,000 for disbursement as part of an ongoing effort by the U.S. Department of Education to improve P-16 education partnerships. ADHE will establish … [Read more...]
Complete, Up-to-Date H1N1 Information for Arkansans
October 14, 2009 by
(LITTLE ROCK) —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), is encouraging Arkansans to make frequent visits to its internet website, www.healthyarkansas.com , for the most complete and up-to-date information on 2009 H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) and seasonal flu in the state. “We are constantly updating … [Read more...]
Flu Updates for Arkansas
October 13, 2009 by
(Little Rock--) The Arkansas Department of Health is providing the following update on seasonal and H1N1 flu and the arrival of nasal flu vaccine in the state. What is the nasal spray flu vaccine? What is the nasal spray flu vaccine? There are two types of flu vaccine: the flu shot and the nasal … [Read more...]
Lincoln Announces Plan for Greater Transparency in Health Insurance Reform for Arkansans
October 12, 2009 by
Washington – Citing the right of Arkansans to know in advance what health care changes that Senators will be voting on later this month, U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) today led a group of Democratic Senators in pressuring Senate leaders for greater transparency in the health insurance reform … [Read more...]
Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Training Workshop in Conway
October 10, 2009 by
The Arthritis Foundation, Arkansas Chapter, is sponsoring an Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Leader Training Workshop Program, Wednesday, October 28, 2009, from 8:00 am-4:00 pm, at the McMaster Physical Therapy Center, Conway, Arkansas. The workshop will provide participants with instruction on how to … [Read more...]
H1N1 Vaccine Arriving in Arkansas
October 9, 2009 by
(LITTLE ROCK) — Dr. James Phillips, branch chief, infectious disease, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), announced today that the first doses of the new H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu) vaccine are arriving in Arkansas. “We are receiving 17,000 doses of … [Read more...]
