March 2022

Pasthing for Circuit Judge

Attorney Sam Pasthing is announcing his intent to be a candidate for District Judge serving Marion and Baxter Counties. He is running to succeed Judge Christopher Carter Sam has had a law practice in Yellville and Flippin for 21 years.
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Jarrett Powell, APRN Joins Washington Regional Emergency Department

Fayetteville- Jarrett Powell, APRN, recently joined the Washington Regional emergency department, where he provides care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Powell earned a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University. He has more than four years’ experience in emergency care and urgent care and most recently worked at Washington Regional Urgent Care in Bentonville.
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Rutledge Announces $26 Billion Opioid Agreement with Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson

Little Rock- Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced today the final approval of the $26 billion opioid agreement with the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors – Cardinal, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen – as well as Johnson & Johnson. Upon finalization of the agreement, the companies will begin releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022. Those funds will then be allocated to state and local governments during the second quarter of 2022.
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State of the Union: Time to Offer Solutions

Arkansans are being stretched thin. We’re experiencing record high inflation that’s forcing us to alter our budgets and plans. More and more Natural State residents are reaching out to express their frustration over the pocketbook difficulties they’re facing. I’ve met with hardworking Arkansans, agricultural producers, small business owners, health care advocates and many others, all with similar concerns focusing on managing money in an uncertain economic climate caused by rising costs for everyday goods, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages.
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