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Arkansas Faces Crisis: Ivermectin Legalization, School Shooting, Health Warnings

3/30/2025

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Arkansas experienced a tumultuous week from March 23-29, marked by the controversial legalization of over-the-counter ivermectin, a heartbreaking school shooting involving a 13-year-old, and the loss of $179 million in federal health grants. Amidst these events, health experts sounded the alarm over a measles outbreak in Texas, while a teacher faced backlash for using sensitive language in a lesson.

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Story summary

Arkansas experienced a tumultuous week from March 23-29, marked by the controversial legalization of over-the-counter ivermectin, a heartbreaking school shooting involving a 13-year-old, and the loss of $179 million in federal health grants. Amidst these events, health experts sounded the alarm over a measles outbreak in Texas, while a teacher faced backlash for using sensitive language in a lesson.