Brandt Smith, a former state lawmaker, announced Tuesday he is running against Rep. Jack Ladyman, R-Jonesboro, for a seat in the state House of Representatives that includes a portion of Craighead County.
Nearly 77,500 Arkansans lost Medicaid coverage in June because they either didn t return information needed to determine their eligibility or were no longer eligible, the state Department of Human Services reported Monday.
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Too many Americans are losing Medicaid coverage because of red tape, and states should do more to make sure eligible people keep their health insurance, the Biden administration said Monday.