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Bill to end Arkansas' mandatory water fluoridation program fails

By Daniel Breen,
Little Rock Public Radio
Published February 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM CST
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A bill to end Arkansas’ mandatory water fluoridation program has failed in a legislative committee. Members of the Senate Public Health committee rejected Senate Bill 2 by Republican Sen. Clint Penzo in a meeting Wednesday. Penzo said he is seeking to give municipalities the choice of whether or not to add fluoride to the water supply.

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Daniel Breen is a Little Rock-based reporter, anchor and producer and currently serves as News Director of UA Little Rock Public Radio.
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