Proposed Bill Creates Program for Free At-Home Newborn Nurse Visit Program

By Kyle Kellams,

Timothy Dennis, Matthew Moore

Published January 27, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST

On today's show, HB1103 would create a universal newborn home heath program in Arkansas if the bill is signed into law. The local of jazz band Circle of Thirds perform a few songs, weekend plans, development in Fort Chaffee and more.

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