Former foster parent sentenced for serial sexual abuse of children
U.S. judge says case was ‘extreme failure’ of Arkansas child welfare system.
Bill to allow ‘conscience’ exemption for health care providers, insurers fails in committee
The House Public Health Committee on Thursday rejected a bill from Rep. Brandt Smith (R-Jonesboro) that would have created an avenue for health care workers, institutions and insurers to opt out of administering or paying for health care services on the basis of “religious, moral or ethical principles.” Smith did not rule out reviving the bill for a second vote at a later date.
House committee selects voter ID measure as proposed constitutional amendment
The House State Agencies committee gave approval to a measure to require voter ID in Arkansas by means of a constitutional amendment on Wednesday.