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Health Policy: Democrat Allison Sweatman flipped Arkansas Senate District 13, campaigning on affordable, accessible health care. Republican Sen. Justin Boyd says Medicaid funding and structure will be major issues in the next legislative session, though he expects expansion to remain. Coverage: Arkansas marketplace enrollment is down 14% from 2025 as Affordable Care Act enrollment opens. Obesity and Diabetes: Arkansas ranks third among states for weight-related health problems, according to WalletHub’s 2026 report. UAMS will hold its annual Diabetes Update for health professionals on Nov. 14. Family Health: Fewer than one in six Arkansas employers offer paid parental leave, though more parents are using the benefit when it is available.

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Oct. 29, 2026

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Arkansas volleyball player reports medical retirement

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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‘Donkey King’ opens first donkey hospital in US in North Texas

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The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania

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Owned By	Boyle Family through Derrick Publishing Co.
Year Founded	1871
Website	www.thederrick.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Oil City
Owner Country	United States

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Reports: CVS Health plans breakup that would separate Hartford-based Aetna from drugstore chain

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Hartford Business Journal - Connecticut

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Owned By	Peter Stanton (Publisher & CEO) through New England Business Media LLC
Year Founded	1992
Website	www.hartfordbusiness.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Connecticut, Hartford
Owner Country	United States

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Health: Ignoring obesity epidemic only makes it worse

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Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1875
Website	www.newsandsentinel.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, West Virginia, Parkersburg
Owner Country	United States

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Hill holds narrow lead over Jones; other Arkansas congressional incumbents win reelection

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal |

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Northwest Arkansas Business Journal

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Owned By	Natural State Media (multiple owners)
Year Founded	1999
Website	talkbusiness.net
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fort Smith
Owner Country	United States

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Allison Grigsby Sweatman has been elected to the Arkansas Senate

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Arkansas Times

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Owned By	Alan Leveritt
Year Founded	1974
Website	www.arktimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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Democrat Sweatman defeated state Rep. Achor; Republicans secure half of contested Arkansas Senate seats

Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	1819
Website	www.arkansasonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
Owner Country	United States

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Arkansas Postcard Past: Little Rock in 1921

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |

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Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Owned By	Eliza Hussman Jr. through WEHCO Media, Inc.; David Stephens through Media Group, through Northwest Arkansas Newspapers
Year Founded	2009
Website	www.nwaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
Owner Country	United States

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