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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces ‘Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act’ for maternal health
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation being introduced on Thursday to improve maternal health outcomes in the Natural State. The “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act” will provide additional financial support for pregnant mothers,
Arkansas unveils Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act to transform state's maternal care
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative aimed at improving maternal health.
Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges
Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.
Governor Sanders introduces bill to improve maternal health care in Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has introduced a new bill aimed at improving maternal health in Arkansas. This measure is a significant step forward in providin
Arkansas Advocate: State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday, February 6, 2025 announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans.
'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies' bills to improve maternal health care in Arkansas
Lawmakers are expected to introduce bills to make changes to improve maternal health care. "Arkansas has to do a better job when it comes to maternal health," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. The governor, along with Sen. Missy Ervin and Rep. Aaron Pilkington, discussed how they want care for moms-to-be in Arkansas to change.
State lawmakers aim to tackle Arkansas’ maternal health crisis with new legislation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans. Much of the legislation, contained in identical versions of House and Senate bills filed Thursday,
Arkansas governor announces bill aimed at maternal health
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced legislation targeted at improving health outcomes for moms and babies. Why it matters: Arkansas has some of the worst maternal health care outcomes in the nation,
Arkansas launches multi-million dollar maternal health initiative
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act" aimed to improve maternal health in the state.
Governor, legislators unveil maternal health package
Amidst a backdrop of moms with babies, Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Feb. 6) unveiled at the state Capitol her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving
Arkansas could soon have an official state duck
A bill filed Wednesday could soon crown the mallard duck as Arkansas' official state duck. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jack ...
Recapping the major bills voted on at the Arkansas State Capitol
It was a busy week at the Arkansas State Capitol. From maternal health to affirmative action, here's a recap of the big bills that were discussed and voted on.
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Education Committee moves 'bell-to-bell' school cellphone bill to Arkansas House
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks about legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices from public schools in Arkansas Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the State Capitol.
Gov. Sanders announces plan to invest over $45M annually to maternal health improvements
The Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act aims to strengthen maternal care in Arkansas by expanding coverage and providing access in rural areas.
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WATCH: Full interview with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
40/29's Phil Reed asked Sanders questions about some of the issues facing the state. Scroll down to see how she responded to each question. What are your top priorities for the legislative session?
Gov. Sanders discusses her agenda, her first term, Arkansas’ future
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with KSLA News 12's Steven Maxwell, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses the LEARNS Act, changes to Medicaid work requirements, her relationship with ...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders on tariff threat: Trump is tired of America getting ripped off
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders weighs in on Mexico and Canada making deals with President Donald Trump and Trump's ...