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Medicaid Cuts: A Threat to Every Arkansan

By Bo Ryall, President and CEO Arkansas Hospital Association Today, Arkansas hospitals face significant challenges. Analysis from the most recent Medicare Cost Reports data shows that over 40% of Arkansas hospitals and more than 70% of rural hospitals operate at a loss in our state. When hospitals are not adequately reimbursed for providing care, they are forced to reduce services and staff.
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MAIL THEFT UPDATE

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Kathleen Smith (39 Years of Age) of Mountain Home, in connection with recent mail thefts in Marion County. A joint investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Home Police Department, and the Gassville Police Department resulted in charges against Smith.
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MC Airport Board Meeting

Several concerned Marion County residents attended the May 22 meeting of the Marion County Regional Airport Board, its first meeting since the recent arrest of longtime Board Treasurer Doug Starkey. Charged with felony theft of property and abuse of office, Starkey’s arrest came after an investigation by the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division uncovered over $117,000 in Airport funds allegedly taken by Starkey. The investigation was commenced at the request of the 14th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge.
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J.B. HUNT, BNSF AND GMXT LAUNCH QUANTUM DE MÉXICO OR SERVICESENSITIVE FREIGHT DELIVERY

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO— J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America; BNSF Railway (BNSF), North America’s largest intermodal railroad; and GMXT, the largest rail provider in Mexico announced the launch of a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses with service-sensitive freight delivery.
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