Arkansas to see new restrictions, intensive care facilities in 2021

12.24.20 – WREG – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. COVID cases continue to climb in Arkansas, and as hospitals get closer to capacity, the state government is stepping in. There will be more restrictions and new intensive care facilities coming in 2021. Cases continue to...

Weeks before the legislative session, state leaders’ policy priorities and COVID-19 safety plans remain works in progress

12.23.20 – Texas Tribune The Texas legislative session begins Jan. 12, and members are heading into the Christmas holiday faced with several unknowns. With less than three weeks until the Texas Legislature meets, uncertainty is lingering as state leaders have yet to...

Consumer watchdog warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams; don’t fall for paying to skip the line

12.16.20 – LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — As more COVID-19 vaccines become available to the general public, officials are warning Arkansans who may fall for scams related to the vaccine. Several agencies and organizations, including the Arkansas Better Business Bureau...

Phishing scam asking recipients to validate information appears to target TDLR licensees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2020Tela MangePublic Information OfficerTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation512.463.3208 Agency advises that emails be deleted without clicking on the link AUSTIN – An unknown number of people appear to have been targeted with...

Little Rock Police Department’s wellness unit aides first responders in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) —by Desmond Nugent Thursday, October 8th 2020 The Little Rock Police Department said it has a wellness unit that helps first responders cope with off and on-duty life challenges. On Monday, tragedy struck the community of Pine Bluff and its...