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Arkansas’s top news stories | Nov. 13, 2024
SUMMARY: Governor Sanders has unveiled a plan to raise pay for thousands of state employees in Arkansas, including state troopers, nurses, and correctional officers. The $100 million initiative, funded by the state’s surplus, aims to address recruitment and retention challenges. Meanwhile, a federal judge has ruled in favor of Issue 2, allowing a casino amendment to proceed despite opposition. In other news, the University of Arkansas is offering new scholarships for students in need, and the Pulaski County Special School District is addressing complaints about its $80 million facility upgrade plan. Finally, World Kindness Day highlights a teen’s nonprofit initiative to bring rock climbing to underserved youth.
Jurnee Taylor delivers your top news stories for Nov. 13, 2024 including the latest on Gov. Sanders’s new state employee pay plan.
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The hype behind raw milk and the dangers that come with it | THV11+
SUMMARY: In Arkansas, a debate over raw versus pasteurized milk is heating up as advocates claim raw milk offers life-changing health benefits, while experts warn of severe public health risks. Currently, raw milk sales are illegal unless purchased directly from a farm, leading to long drives for customers like the Ballard family, who sell it at $21 per gallon. Proponents, including State Senator Alan Clark, are pushing a bill to amend this law, framing it as a matter of choice. Conversely, food safety expert Dr. Jennifer Acuff emphasizes the risks associated with raw milk, stressing that pasteurized milk remains safer overall.
Ignoring dire warnings from public health experts across the country, consumers here in Arkansas want the law changed to get unpasteurized milk in more places.
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President Trump's new executive orders focus on U.S. military
SUMMARY: In the first week of Trump’s presidency, immigration reform and military focus dominated. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin promised to swiftly implement Trump’s agenda, emphasizing lethality and readiness. Upcoming military-related executive orders are expected to address transgender service members, ban diversity initiatives, and reinstate those discharged for refusing the COVID vaccine. Trump also plans to initiate an Iron Dome missile defense system akin to Israel’s. On immigration, Trump claimed victory after pressuring Colombia to accept undocumented migrant flights, threatening tariffs and travel bans. Nearly 1,000 arrests were reported by ICE during ongoing immigration crackdowns.
The first week of the new Trump administration focused on immigration reform. In the upcoming week, military and defense will be the main focus.
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Carbon monoxide risks rise in cold weather
SUMMARY: As freezing temperatures and wintry conditions grip much of the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that carbon monoxide poisoning risks rise during this time. Carbon monoxide, an invisible and odorless gas, can be deadly if not managed properly. The CDC advises installing alarms, inspecting fuel-burning appliances annually, and never using portable generators indoors. The gas poses a higher risk to infants, older adults, and people with heart or breathing issues. Symptoms of poisoning include headache, dizziness, and confusion. If suspected, immediately get fresh air and call 911. In 2023, about 100 people died from carbon monoxide poisoning linked to generators.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says this time of the year is when they see the most deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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