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Arkansas Ready to Learn Healthy School Guide

You can view this guide online at: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Communications/Ready/Return_to_School_Guide_81220.pdf This guide was written and assembled by a team of medical, behavioral health, and education experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s, the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, and partners. The goal of the guide is to
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Notice of Virtual Public Meetings: August 13 – September 2

The Arkansas Department of Transportation and Garver are studying the proposed Walnut Ridge – Missouri State Line (Future I-57) connection in Northeast Arkansas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to conduct a public involvement meeting in the traditional sense. We are offering an online opportunity for the public to review project information for the
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Employer Alert: Protect Yourself from Unemployment Insurance Claim Fraud

Now more than ever, it is incumbent on every employer to carefully monitor and scrutinize all correspondence from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for electronic correspondence from ADWS. Otherwise, you will likely not know about unemployment insurance claims until your mail arrives, is opened,
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Census Information

Dear Business Owners, The U.S. Census started mid-March just around the same time as we all started dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. So, it’s not surprising that response rates are down throughout the country with Arkansas being one of the least well-performing states. You can help us reverse this trend. Businesses can help “Get Out
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COVID-19 May 5 Daily Update

State News Arkansas Ready for Business Grant Program updated. Applications being accepted between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow, May 5 and 6 here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed an interactive tool showing Arkansas business reopening dates here. The State Chamber/AIA has developed a COVID-19 Prevention Best Practices Document to assist businesses with their reopening efforts here. The State Chamber/AIA will hold
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PPE Vendor Listing

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has provided a list of companies that have self-identified as providers of PPE. Neither AEDC nor ADEM are recommending any of these as preferred vendors. They have simply submitted this info and it has been compiled and being shared for your convenience. Please feel free to share this list with
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Claim Filing System Is Now Available

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has announced that the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claim filing system for workers who have lost employment due to COVID-19 is now available. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 that provides temporary income to eligible individuals
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Mental Health Resources

Thank you to Mid-South Health Systems for this comprehensive list of resources for mental health. Download PDF
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Governor’s Proclamation Requires All Arkansas Businesses to Post Sign At Facility Entrances

As part of Governor Hutchinson’s recent State of Arkansas Executive Department Proclamation EO – 20 – 13 (3) f, all Arkansas businesses are required to: Post a sign at the entrance of the facility informing all employees, customers, and congregants that they should: avoid entering the facility if they have a cough or fever; maintain
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COVID-19 April 1 Daily Update

Federal News New Treasury Guidance on Small Business Loan Program, Employee Retention Credit: The Treasury Department has issued new guidance on the CARES Act’s $350 billion loan fund for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for loans through the “Paycheck Protection Program” starting April 3, while self-employed individuals and
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