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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

AR: Gun Violence Prevention

In an average year, 549 people die by guns in Arkansas. With a rate of 18.1 deaths per 100,000 people.  (AndriiKoval/AdobeStock)
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws

In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…

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Nearly 70 police officers died in the line of duty so far this year, but none in Arkansas. (fihsmv.gov)
No Officer Deaths in Arkansas for 2016

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The recent ambush attack that killed five Dallas police officers contributed to a spike in deaths of those across the country …

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GRAPHIC: A new study says movies rated 'PG-13' and 'R' share much of the same risky behavior content.
Study Raises Questions about Movie Ratings

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - You may give the OK for your kid to see a PG-13 movie, thinking the content is age-appropriate, but a new study says that when it …

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PHOTO: The CDC says there were more than 22,000 firearm homicides and 38,000 firearm suicides between 2009 - 2010. Photo credit: Microsoft Images
CDC Study: Firearm Homicides Decrease in Major Cities, Suicides Increase

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Firearm homicide rates dropped in major metropolitan areas between 2006 and 2010, but more people used guns to commit suicide…

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