This week, several legislative interim committees continued their work examining key issues facing our state.

On Tuesday, the Joint Performance Review Committee met to discuss citizen concerns regarding the proposed Franklin County Prison.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the House and Senate Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committees held joint meetings in Texarkana. Lawmakers received updates on a variety of critical topics, including the impact of UAMS Regional Campuses and reports from local health care providers.

A major focus of the hearings was the implementation of Act 124, also known as the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act, which was passed during the 2025 Regular Session. This landmark legislation includes a $45.3 million investment aimed at improving maternal and infant health ac

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