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Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
State Board of Education DC
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Honoring 13 International Journalists Showcasing the Unique Culture and Charm of the American South
EIN Presswire
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April 11, 2025
Travel South USA celebrates 13 global journalists whose storytelling has inspired millions to discover the heart of the Southern U.S. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA proudly celebrates 13...
Johnny Hachem Makes History: The First Middle Eastern Artist to Join Roosevelt, Reagan & Ali as an Arkansas Traveler.
EIN Presswire
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March 24, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Arkansas Traveler Award is a prestigious honor given to individuals who have made a profound impact in their fields while promoting goodwill and cultural exchange. Over the...
Crime in California drops again — state records second-lowest homicide rate since 1966
Office of the California Governor
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July 2, 2025
Homicide rates The 2024 homicide rate is now the second lowest since at least 1966. The overall number of homicides decreased by nearly 12% since 2023. California’s homicide rates have historically been lower than many other states. According to...
Law Firms File Medical Negligence Lawsuit Over Severe Bedsore at Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock
EIN Presswire
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November 5, 2024
Lawsuit Seeks Compensation for Gruesome Bedsore that Tortured Patient during her Final Sixteen Months of Life LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Law Office of Thomas G. Buchanan and Taylor King &...
HB Strategies Brings on Brad Kiesling to Lead Arizona Government Affairs in Phoenix
EIN Presswire
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April 2, 2025
PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HB Strategies announced today that Brad Kiesling has joined the firm as a Managing Principal to lead its Arizona state advocacy office in Phoenix. He will also be a member of the...
New Virginia Law Mandates Medicaid and Health Insurance Coverage for Severe Neuroimmune Disorders in Youth
EIN Presswire
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March 20, 2025
Law to take effect July 1 ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Commonwealth of Virginia made history with the signing of a new law mandating coverage by state medical assistance services and private health...
52 Attorneys General Join Amicus Brief in Support of Military Veterans
Nebraska Attorney General
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March 21, 2025
Lincoln— Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined 51 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in support of two military veterans and their families who were unlawfully denied their full...
Drilling Down to the Root Causes of Arkansas’s Poor Oral Health
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
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March 20, 2025
Since 2013, March 20 has been designated World Oral Health Day, an observance dedicated to raising global awareness of oral health issues. Oral disease can affect a person’s quality of life and lead to significant health problems, such as heart...
Attorney General Bird Urges Court to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans and Military Families
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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March 20, 2025
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to protect veterans’ benefits for military veterans and their children. Since World War II, the United States has promised to provide education...
Dove Celebrates Sixth National CROWN Day on July 3 by Spotlighting the Next Generation of Crown Leaders
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
HOBOKEN, N.J., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dove and the CROWN Coalition will celebrate the sixth annual National CROWN Day, also known as Black Hair Independence Day, on July 3rd, commemorating the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act on...
Attorney Jason Hatfield Featured in Arkansas Times for Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in Arkansas
LFN-PREMIUM-Network – Law Firm Newswire
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March 18, 2025
Springdale, Arkansas – Attorney Jason Hatfield was recently featured in the Arkansas Times, earning the title “Lawyer of the Year.” Mr. Hatfield also appears on the Arkansas Times list of the Best Lawyers in Arkansas for both workers’ compensation...
Modified District Government Services for Presidents Day
Department of Motor Vehicles DC
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March 13, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 17, District Government will observe the Presidents Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. What's Open on...
Arkansas Mothers Face Multiple Risks in Postpartum Period, Data Show
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
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January 16, 2025
We also found that postpartum Arkansas mothers consistently have lower follow-up visit rates after an acute behavioral health-related emergency room visit or an inpatient stay compared to all women ages 18-44 in the state, despite the importance...
Buchanan Files Massive Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuit Against The Springs Of Arkansas And NJ/NY Owners
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
Family of James Ellis blames New York and New Jersey owners for understaffing, substandard care, and profit-driven decisions in Arkansas nursing home. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Law Office of...
Smackover Lithium Successfully Completes Derisking of DLE Technology With Final Field-Test at South West Arkansas Project
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 11, 2025
Field-Pilot DLE Facility Exceeds Key Performance Criteria to Confirm Engineering Design for South West Arkansas Project Large Volumes of DLE Product Sent to Third Party Vendors for Conversion to Battery-Quality Lithium Carbonate – These Samples...
HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado
EIN Presswire
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March 6, 2025
AG Power Play: The Contenders, profiles the incumbents and candidates of the 30 state attorneys general races in the 2025-2026 election cycle WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new series of reports from the HB...
Tagged fish lead biologists to school of invasive carp in Mississippi River Pool 8 (published July 1, 2025)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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July 1, 2025
Public may see increased capture operations in the area this week Invasive carp previously fitted with acoustic tags have led the Minnesota DNR and its state and federal partners to a school of invasive carp in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River at...
Welspun Tubular to invest $100 million in Little Rock plant to expand and upgrade current pipe portfolio
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 1, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welspun Tubular LLC has announced an investment of $100 million to expand and upgrade its pipe portfolio in the United States. The site selection was announced by Welspun representatives along...
Faymonville Group Selects Little Rock, Arkansas for United States Production Facility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 30, 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After evaluating locations across the United States, the Faymonville Group has selected a site in Little Rock, Arkansas for its first United States production facility. The 54-acre site, located...