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After Biden nixes work requirements, Arkansas explores new path forward for Medicaid expansion Arkansas Nonprofit News Network
February 17, 202112:24 am NEXT STEPS: Governor Asa Hutchinson made Arkansas the first state in the nation to implement Medicaid work requirements but the policy has been tied up in court since 2019. Brian Chilson
Arkansas will not request a continuation of its controversial “work requirements” policy when it applies for federal approval to renew Arkansas Works, the state’s Medicaid expansion program, according to a spokesperson for the state Department of Human Services.
But in a proposal floated by DHS in recent weeks to Arkansas lawmakers, the state may request to shift to a new work “incentive” program. Those who participated would be able to enroll in private health insurance plans on the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace; those who did not would instead be covered directly by the
Arkansas Senate censures Sen. Flowers after using cuss word during debate
State Senator Stephanie Flowers has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Sen. Trent Garner a dumba during a meeting of the Senate. Author: Michael Buckner Updated: 4:49 PM CST February 9, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas State Senator Stephanie Flowers (D- Pine Bluff) has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Senator Trent Garner (R- El Dorado) a dumba during a meeting of the Senate.
The moment happened as legislators were discussing a resolution that would commemorate American history.
The resolution proposed that Arkansans learn about the people mentioned in the text and to celebrate the contributions of all Americans, especially those of African-Americans during Black History Month.