Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller knew he couldn’t move the needle on his passion projects alone. His funds and grit wouldn’t get it done; he needed collaboration.
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The Great Work Begins: A Community Feedback Report
This report highlights feedback gathered from focus groups conducted at the start of the initiative. It reflects the barriers to healthy living that Arkansans have shared with us and offers solutions to address health inequities.
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Charting a New Course: District Court Diversion
The District Court Diversion Roadmap is a comprehensive guide designed to help district courts in Arkansas develop and implement diversion programs that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. This roadmap is intended to empower courts and communities to create a more just and effective system for all.
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From Passion to Action: Empowering Civic Engagement
August is Civic Health Month — a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of civic engagement. Civic Arkansas is the Institute’s initiative to improve the overall civic health of our state. Though I am new to my role at the Institute, my enthusiasm for the future of civic engagement continues to grow.
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Join the Civic Arkansas Democracy Reading Challenge!
We hope these books encourage you to be a more thoughtfully concerned Arkansan and to consider your role in civic engagement opportunities within your local communities. We challenge you to read at least two books from this list and to participate in one of our suggested forms of engagement.
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A New Playbook for Charitable Dental Clinics in Arkansas
The Institute received funding to create a playbook detailing best practices for nonprofit dental clinics in Arkansas to begin billing and accepting third-party payments for services, including Medicaid and private insurance.
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