Nearly all of the $60 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds Arkansas earmarked has been committed after four more hospitals were approved for funding.
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The Arkansas Department of Human Services requests for $13.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds for four hospitals in Blytheville, Mena, Osceola and Warren, and requests for $11.6 million in state restricted reserve funds for three projects sailed through the Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday.
Arkansas lawmakers have directed federal COVID-19 relief funds to 17 of the 18 rural hospitals deemed eligible for the aid, pending final approval of nearly $13.5 million for four facilities.
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