Many Arkansans receiving SNAP benefits from the State may be affected by a major policy shift at DHS. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that it will be required for certain recipients to participate in an Employment & Training (E&T) program. Read more below. The new rules took effect in April 2026. SNAP […]
State of Arkansas announces new Medicaid requirements
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) announced it will begin rolling out new work and community engagement requirements for certain Medicaid recipients starting July 1, 2026. However, beneficiaries will not face penalties for non-compliance until January 1, 2027. Read more below about how it works. The requirement applies to many adults enrolled in Arkansas […]
Enroll to be notified of emergency at juvenile center in Saline County
Now you can get alerts about the Alexander Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC). In the event of an emergency involving the center, this system will allow text alerts to be sent to your phone if you are registered. AJATC is is part of the State’s juvenile justice system, under the Arkansas Department of Human […]
Alexander to hold joint city council/planning commission meeting Friday with DHS representatives
Alexander Mayor Paul Mitchell told council members that a meeting with officials from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is scheduled for Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in the city hall courtroom. This is not a public meeting. According to citizen-run new organization The Alexandrian, this appears to be the final step in […]