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ASP INVESTIGATING LONOKE POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING; MULTIPLE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES PROBING OUT OF STATE CHILD ABDUCTION CASE

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 The Federal Bureau of Investigation, joined by multiple state and local law enforcement agencies, continue to piece together today a series of incidents that ended last night when a Lonoke police officer was shot and wounded.   The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation as it rela…

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State of Arkansas Awards Periscope Holdings Statewide eProcurement Project

he Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS) and Periscope Holdings announced today that the State of Arkansas will implement the entire suite of Periscope procure-to-pay solutions across all its state and local agencies. Phase I of the project, branded ARBuy by the state department, was successfully launched in less than 60 days. The …

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1095C Data File

Public School Health Insurance Representatives can now view their district’s 1095C File through an email from EBD. Further instructions on how to access this file can be found here. The post 1095C Data File appeared first on Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services.…

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STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION LEADS TO MURDER CHARGES & ARRESTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2020 Three Carroll County men have been arrested by Arkansas State Police Special Agents and charged with murder based on an exhaustive three-year investigation conducted by the department’s Criminal Investigation Division. Christopher Alvard, 37, and his dog were stabbed to death February 8, 2018 in Alvard’s home west of Eureka Springs…

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EAST ARKANSAS DRIVE-BY SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD, ANOTHER INJURED

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 The Arkansas State Police is investigating a drive-by shooting that left one person dead and another critically wounded.  The incident occurred about 4:20 PM Saturday afternoon (February 6th) in Phillips County along U.S. Highway 49.  Jimmy Ross, 33, of Lexa, the driver of a northbound vehicle, and his passenger, Ashanti …

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2021 ARBenefits Bariatric

Due to an overwhelming response, the 2021 ARBenefits Bariatric Pilot Program is now closed as of this morning. We encourage our members to continue to prioritize their health and utilize some of our many other resources. The post 2021 ARBenefits Bariatric appeared first on Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services.…

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Arkansas Department of Human Services Receives Program Development Grant from ZERO TO THREE to Expand Infant-Toddler Court Teams

Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) has received a grant of $425,000 to expand its efforts to use the science of early childhood development to meet the urgent needs of infants and toddlers. Arkansas was one of only three states in the nation […] The post Arkansas …

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Legislative Contract Review Deadline for January Review

January Review is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th Cutoff for submission is January 20th by 4:30 p.m. The JBC PEER/Review Subcommittee has scheduled the following meeting dates during the 93rd Legislative Session. Tuesday, January 26th in room A, MAC at 7:30 am; Wednesday, February 24th in room A, MAC at 7:30 am; Tuesday, March 23rd in room A, …

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Schools, Child Care Centers, Medicaid Providers, and Others Can Now Request Child Maltreatment Checks Online

For Immediate Release: Nov. 20, 2020 Media Contacts:  Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected] Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   Schools, Child Care Centers, Medicaid AProviders, and Others Can Now Request Child Maltreatment Checks Online    (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) —&…

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Smith Named Director of the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance

For Immediate Release: Nov. 17, 2020   Media Contacts:  Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected]   Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   Smith Named Director of the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance   (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) – The Department of Huma…

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: CARES Act Funds Available for Organizations to Support Initiatives in Low-Income Communities and Veterans’ Mental Health

For Immediate Release: Nov. 17, 2020 Media Contacts: Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected] Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected] DEADLINE EXTENDED: CARES Act Funds Available for Organizations to Support Initiatives in Low-Income Communities and Veterans’ Mental Health Organizations now have u…

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New State Policy

Great News! We have a new state agency policy and it has posted to the DOM website under Policies. Theft and Anti-Fraud Policy (#54-2020). The post New State Policy appeared first on Arkansas Department of Military.…

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DHS Celebrates 10 Years of Major Effort to Improve Quality of Child Care in Arkansas

For Immediate Release: Media Contacts:  Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected] Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   DHS Celebrates 10 Years of Major Effort to Improve Quality of Child Care in Arkansas Better Beginnings rating program has expanded high-quality care options for fami…

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CARES Act Funds Available for Organizations to Support Initiatives in Low-Income Communities and Veterans’ Mental Health

For Immediate Release: Nov. 5, 2020 Media Contacts:  Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected] Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   CARES Act Funds Available for Organizations to Support Initiatives in Low-Income Communities and Veterans’ Mental Health  Organizations …

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New Public Opioid Dashboard Serves as Tool to Shine Light on Epidemic

For Immediate Release: Media Contacts:  Amy Webb Chief of Communications [email protected] Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   New Public Opioid Dashboard Serves as Tool to Shine Light on Epidemic For first time, data on opioid overdoses, deaths collected in one place   (LITTLE ROCK, Ar…

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Online Buying Option Now Includes Amazon

For Immediate Release: Oct. 29, 2020 Media Contacts:  Marci Manley Deputy Chief of Communications [email protected]   Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Online Buying Option Now Includes Amazon  SNAP program for clients to purchase eligible food items available at Amazon and Walmart.   (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.)…

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Adita Karkera Named Up and Comer in StateScoop 50 Awards

Adita Karkera, deputy chief data officer at TSS Division of Information Systems, received an Up and Comer award in the 2020 StateScoop 50 Awards. The annual awards program honors the best and the brightest who make state government more efficient and effective and the projects and people driving state government technology and cybersecurity. The Up…

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2021 Open Enrollment

The ARBenefits Open Enrollment Guides are now available on our website. Open Enrollment for the 2021 Plan Year begins October 1 and ends on October 31, 2020. If you do not want to make any changes to your health insurance coverage, you do not need to submit any forms during this period. You will keep your current health insurance coverage for the 2…

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TSS Employee Benefit Division: Extension of COVID-19 Benefits

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing to cause a disruption in our everyday lives. The Employee Benefits Division wants to ensure that treatment and prevention care remain accessible to all members throughout the duration of this pandemic. In response to this commitment, we feel it is helpful to extend the following benefits thro…

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Services Contract Update

Effective Immediately New services contract forms to make selecting the right services contract form easier New Services Contract (SRV-1) New Amendment to Services Contract (SRV-1A) New Instructions to Services Contract (SRV-1) New Instructions to Amendment to Services Contract (SRV-1A) Updated Service Contract Submission Checklist The Office o…

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