Federal Grant Aims to Improve Maternal Health in Arkansas

As the 2025 legislative sessions commence in several states, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont discusses fiscal concerns and energy costs during a Capitol Report special. Texas legislators are set to tackle a record 2,400 bills, with key priorities including education reform, healthcare, and immigration, amid a potential House speaker conflict. Arkansas has received a $17 million federal grant aimed at improving maternal health care, a pressing issue as the state grapples with the highest maternal mortality rate in the U.S. The grant will support initiatives such as educating providers on the benefits of midwives and doulas. These legislative sessions highlight pressing issues, including healthcare accessibility and education reform across different states.