Little Rock sales tax proposal changed to include 10-year sunset; spending changes.
Little Rock sales tax proposal changed to include 10-year sunset; spending changes and promises on an early childhood program
As Lindsey Millar reported earlier this week, a compromise appears in the works on a
Little Rock sales tax proposal.
With backing from
Director Kathy Webb, who’d earlier led a move to delay a vote on calling a special election until July, the Board will take up the issue sooner, this Tuesday.
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The agenda now includes an ordinance to call a special election Sept. 14 on a one-city sales tax increase effective Jan. 1 (which will mean 5/8ths of a cent increase in the current rate because of the expiration of a 3/8ths of a cent 10-year tax.) But it would expire in 10 years, on Dec. 31, 2031. Previously, it would have been permanent.
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Birthing While Black Congressional Hearing Amplifies Black Maternal Health Crisis
Actress Tatyana Ali testified in Congress on her traumatizing birthing experience, joining other witnesses who shared stories of childbirth trauma. Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Millions know actress Tatyana Ali for roles that have ranged from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Broadway.
Yet the Harvard graduate cherishes most her real-life roles as a wife and mother of two young sons. Last Thursday ahead of Mother’s Day, the activist testified before Congress about Black maternal health–and how the life or death issue impacted her family.
“When I asked my OB-GYN what positions I could be in during labor and delivery, he said that `I could hang from the lights if that made me happy’,” said Ali, who spoke via Zoom. “This being my first birth, the dismissal of my very earnest query into birthing techniques hurt. I felt silly. That should have been a warning.”
Below is Alston & Bird’s
Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in healthcare regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news.
Week in Review Highlight of the Week:
This week, HHS announced several efforts to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. Read more about these initiatives and other news below.
I. Regulations, Notices & Guidance
Event Notices
May 11-12, 2021: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a public meeting entitled,
Meeting of the Pediatric Oncology Subcommittee of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee. The general function of the subcommittee is to provide advice and recommendations to FDA on regulatory issues.