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Arkansas Legislation Challenges CVS Pharmacy Operations and Could Influence Nationwide Changes

Thursday, April 17 by Deltaplex Staff

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation that will force CVS to either close the 23 pharmacies they operate in the state or to divest those pharmacies from the company’s PBM’s (Pharmacy Benefit Managers). Lelan Stice, the owner of Doctor’s Orders Pharmacies in Pine... Read More.

Arkansas Bans PBM Ownership of Pharmacies to Combat Drug Price Inflation

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

New legislation signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas.This measure aims to address concerns regarding the influence and practices of PBMs, which have been accused of exploiting regulatory gaps to the detriment of consumers, inflating... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Proposes Healthier SNAP Options with Candy and Soda Ban

Tuesday, April 15 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a plan to change the eligibility of certain items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed plan involves removing candy and soft drinks from the list of items that can be purchased with SNAP benefits.This... Read More.

Boozman applauds Huckabee conformation as Ambassador to Israel

Wednesday, April 9 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel:“I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed a dear friend and gifted leader, former Governor Mike Huckabee, to be our next ambassador... Read More.

UAMS colleges ranked among top academic programs in the U.S.

Tuesday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health rank among the top academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2025. In the rankings released today,... Read More.

Arkansas State Police to launch high visibility enforcement to stop distracted driving

Thursday, April 3 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office (AHSO) is launching a state high-visibility enforcement effort, April 7-14, 2025, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers statewide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away... Read More.

New Arkansas prison faces setback in legislature

Wednesday, April 2 by Ray King

By ANDREW DEMILLO and KIM CHANDLERLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A plan to build a 3,000-inmate prison in Arkansas hit a roadblock in the state Senate on Tuesday, while the Alabama Legislature gave final approval to ensure funding for another mega-prison.The Republican governors in both states... Read More.

Boozman and Cotton introduce Ambassador designee Stephens to Senate comittee

Tuesday, April 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced fellow Arkansan, Warren Stephens, at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.Stephens has led Stephens Inc. — the financial firm founded by his... Read More.

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UAMS gets grant to study drugs involved in cancer

Monday, March 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Kevin Raney, Ph.D., has been awarded a five-year, $2.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study unusual DNA structures called quadruplexes, which may act like natural drugs by binding... Read More.

Arkansas Economic Development Commission Director discusses economic gains in Arkansas

Friday, March 28 by Luke Matheson

Each month we here at Deltaplex News have had the opportunity to talk economic shop with Clint O'Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. He started off our latest discussion with a look at some recent economic gains in Arkansas, including the... Read More.

37 new State Troopers sworn in on Thursday night

Thursday, March 27 by Luke Matheson

Thirty-seven recruits became Arkansas State Troopers tonight during a graduation ceremony held in the State Capitol rotunda. After being tested and interviewed, this class of new Troopers was chosen from a pool of 420 applicants.The recruits started their training program on October 13, 2024, at the... Read More.

Jacksonville man killed in Little Rock officer-involved shooting

Tuesday, March 25 by Luke Matheson

The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Willie Joe Larry-Purdiman, 23, of Jacksonville. The incident occurred on Monday, March 24, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m. in the 7900 block of Baseline Road... Read More.

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