Michael Rowett

Great news! The Arkansas Senate voted 28-7 late Wednesday evening in favor of House Bill 1219, which authorizes funding to make expanded access to affordable health coverage in our state a reality. HB1219, which passed the Arkansas House of Representatives 77-23 earlier this week, heads to Governor Mike Beebe for his signature.

Social Security benefits should not be cut to reduce the deficit; health care cost savings must be sought system-wide

FOR IMMED IATE RELEASE:

When Arkansans are uninsured, their ability to care for their families is impacted, and too many die prematurely at rates greater than those who have health coverage. Many uninsured Arkansans wait until they are very sick and then seek expensive care in hospital emergency rooms, out of desperation and lack of any alternatives.

Some Washington politicians are considering changing the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and veterans benefits, resulting in a combined $146 billion in cuts over the next 10 years.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas District Office and AARP Arkansas are co-hosting two events in April as part of Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Month to encourage small business ownership by people age 50 plus.

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Call 1-800-323-2230 and tell your Senators to vote “NO”

The first of several AARP Arkansas Regional Volunteer Briefings planned for this year will be held Friday, March 1, in Conway.

Expanding Medicaid in Arkansas would give hard-working Arkansas families the security of knowing they can get the health care they need. But action is required by the Arkansas General Assembly.