PNS - Arkansas

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[Arkansas TV @ArkansasTV_]

The unveiling ceremony of a statue of Arkansas civil rights leader Daisy Bates at the U.S. Capitol is set for 2 p.m. CT. Top state and national congressional leaders will be speaking about her legacy, and you can watch live at:
https://t.co/EzY0NoABEb

[Public News Service @PNS_News]

This is #TeacherAppreciationWeek a time to highlight the important role teachers play in shaping the lives of children. Members of the #Texas PTA say it's also a time to advocate for increased pay and better working conditions for educators.

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[PNS - Arkansas @PNS_AR]

Its #Children's #MentalHealthWeek in #Arkansas, an expert said parents can help their children have a #healthy #brain to #thrive. https://t.co/WMf7YrAOTx

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Lawsuit seeks protection for imperiled #Arkansas #mudalia #snails

https://t.co/mhvD6b1ikl

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#Arkansas #StudentLoan borrowers have a chance to participate in a one-time payment account adjustment, but they have to take action before April 30.

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Arkansas #StudentLoan borrowers have a chance to participate in a one-time payment account adjustment, but they have to take action before April 30.

https://t.co/jE1OVfOh4l

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Excitement and curiosity are building for the Great American #SolarEclipse, as scientists, researchers and armchair space buffs wait eagerly for the April 8 event.

https://t.co/j9VwrZixgT

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Spring marks the season for annual migrations for numerous bird species, with #Arkansas hosting a total of 428 avian varieties.

https://t.co/j15VsHfC8j

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The University of Arkansas is developing a #biomanufacturing training program open to high schoolers, college students and career changers.

https://t.co/7COfYixvKJ

[PNS - Arkansas @PNS_AR]

A health advocacy group is reminding the Black community about #HeartHealth. #Arkansas

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February is both #BlackHistoryMonth and American Heart Month. A health advocacy group is reminding the Black community about #HeartHealth.

https://t.co/VrvULeLNp6

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Democratic leaders in the U.S. House and Senate reintroduced the Housing for All Act, which would put about $100 billion over 10 years toward solving the crisis of people experiencing homelessness.

https://t.co/Nm6nGegjuP

[AR Democrat-Gazette @ArkansasOnline]

A number of Americans are dealing with cellular outages on AT&T, Cricket Wireless, Verizon, T-Mobile and other service providers, according to data from Downdetector. https://t.co/RAAmVvyhHn

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The dream of #HomeOwnership may not be far away in #Arkansas, as a new kind of affordable housing is being designed and built to address the state's growing housing crisis. Students and faculty at the U. of Arkansas have created new housing prototypes.

https://t.co/dblkosu5Gi

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New data show how many people pursue degrees or other credentials after high school. The numbers show that #Arkansas has some work to do to improve.

https://t.co/a2w41G8jEs

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The Natural State wants to tackle childhood hunger this summer, by opting now into a summer food program for kids. One in five Arkansas children faces #hunger, according to the nonprofit Feeding America.

https://t.co/CAXkWicIjD

[PNS - Arkansas @PNS_AR]

#Arkansas expands #summer food access to combat #childhood #Hunger
https://t.co/TFU0dw1Kh1

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#Arkansans urged to #donateblood amid critical shortage @OurBloodInst
https://t.co/YzGyfADBO9

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

USDA today announced a proposal to amend all 128 forest land management plans to conserve and steward old-growth forest conditions on national forests and grasslands nationwide ➡️ https://t.co/7z696djcMb

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The recently updated map contains greater detail and tips for growers ➡️ https://t.co/WEvOj6HzmL

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Arkansas is set to reduce #IncomeTax rates for individuals and corporations starting next year. But the group Opportunity Arkansas is advocating for the elimination of the state income tax altogether.

https://t.co/CC3y44jccP

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A new report finds #Mississippi could be doing a lot more to better serve the people in the state who need #LongTermCare. AARP's Long-Term Care Services and Supports Scorecard ranks Mississippi at 48th among the states.

https://t.co/UvBxjNEiRb