SNAP Health Rules in Arkansas: Starting this week, Arkansas families can’t use SNAP for candy, soda, and certain “unhealthy beverages,” with the state rolling out a mobile app to help shoppers scan eligible items—leaders cite high diabetes/pre-diabetes rates and aim to steer benefits toward healthier choices. Medicaid & Planned Parenthood: A nationwide GOP Medicaid restriction tied to Planned Parenthood is set to expire July 4, meaning states decide whether Medicaid enrollees can again get routine care at clinics that remain open. Arkansas Hospital Economic Impact: A new Arkansas Hospital Association report estimates hospitals generate $19.73B in annual economic output, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and major spending on supplies and capital projects. Perinatal Care Focus: Arkansas continues work to reduce unnecessary C-sections for low-risk pregnancies through the Arkansas Perinatal Quality Collaborative. Public Safety/Health System Capacity: The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is advancing a new facility to expand DNA, toxicology, firearms, digital evidence, and medical examiner services as caseloads grow. Community Clinic Expansion: Community Clinic says it has a letter of intent to acquire Baptist Health primary care clinics in the River Valley, aiming to expand whole-person care. Legal Case With Health Stakes: Former Arkansas State player Blaise Taylor was convicted in Nashville of murdering his pregnant girlfriend and her unborn child, with prosecutors alleging poisoning via cocaine in her drink.