Fortner updates bills passed
The House will begin the 3rd week of the 2022 Fiscal Session on Monday. The second week was an abbreviated one due to the federal holiday and winter weather across the state.
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March 2022
Greater oversight for insurance plans
Little Rock– The legislature approved a package of bills that allow greater oversight of two major health insurance plans that cover public school teachers and state employees. The new laws require the systems to maintain financial reserves, and to take steps to build up their reserves if they fall below a certain point.
Read MoreGreater oversight for insurance plansSparring with a Snowy Owl
Mid-February, Rob met with Olivia, a 6-year-old female snowy owl, in Northern Minnesota. Rob: Thank you for chatting with me.
Read MoreSparring with a Snowy OwlOld-school options can come in handy
In the spring of 2020, as the pandemic took root and we suddenly had to rethink a lot of stuff, it became obvious that running out to the store for something as frivolous as bedding plants – marigolds, vinca, zinnias – wasn’t a good idea.
Read MoreOld-school options can come in handyMosaics
Pam Lowe, Cherry Road Columnist I have heard it said that we are all mosaics of all the people who mean the most to us. There are habits or customs we all do that are woven from our family tapestry.
Read MoreMosaicsElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H host SeaPerch Challenge
Little Rock- The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H will host the 2022 Arkansas SeaPerch Challenge, an underwater robotics competition, on Friday, March 11, at The Center at Bishop Park in Bryant. An estimated 165 students will represent 41 teams from 11 counties at the event. Event participation has grown by more than 400 percent since 2016.
Read MoreElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas and Arkansas 4-H host SeaPerch ChallengeEating Healthy on a Budget
Have you heard some people say, eating healthy is too expensive? The good news is you can eat healthy on a budget. Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.
Read MoreEating Healthy on a BudgetFire continued
This is the last of a three-part series on the benefits and considerations of prescribed fire. Prescribed burning increases vegetative diversity and attracts a wider variety of birds and animals.
Read MoreFire continuedThe Weird Story of Two Walleyes
I will swear with both hands on two bibles that this is the truth, but heck, I wouldn’t blame you for not believing it. It was the first week of March maybe a half dozen years ago when three of us were fishing up a river where white bass run in the spring. It was above a reservoir, and in late February and most of March, walleye came up the river too.
Read MoreThe Weird Story of Two WalleyesCooking with Mumzy!
Hello friends and readers of the Mountaineer Echo. I hope this week finds you all in good health and happy spirits. All is well on the home front with us. Nothing special going on, just working, and raising these boys and spending as much time with the granddaughters and family as possible. I am going to do some very easy recipes this week because I like good food, but I like good food that is east to prepare as well. These are some good quick and easy recipes, so maybe you can have a nice meal and enjoy more time with the family or doing something you been putting off for a while. Always Remember The Little Things in Life!
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