Tess Vrbin is a Freelance Journalist with a focus on law and legal affairs, health and wellness, and societal issues. Her work often explores themes such as consumer health, maternal health, and public education, highlighting the intersection of legislation and social interest. Tess's writing has been featured in notable outlets including Yahoo News, Raw Story, and Editor & Publisher Magazine.
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By: Tess Vrbin
Low-income expectant parents in Arkansas should be able to have their doula care covered by Medicaid starting September 1, 2026, Elizabeth Pitman, director of the Division of Medical Services for Arkansas Medicaid, told lawmakers Thursday.
By: Tess Vrbin
Coverage begins on September 1, 2026, complying with 2025 law aiming to improve maternal health outcomes.
By: Tess Vrbin
Arkansas lawmakers and community members expressed frustration with the State Police director's absence from Tuesday's Legislative Black Caucus meeting about a state trooper punching an 18-year-old during a traffic stop.
By: Tess Vrbin
Members of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus meet on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate)
By: Tess Vrbin
Pine Bluff Democratic Rep. Glenn Barnes and Mabelvale Democratic Sen. Fred Love attend the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus meeting at the Arkansas State Capitol on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
By: Tess Vrbin
Patty Hector's lawsuit is part of a larger fight over library restrictions playing out in Arkansas and other Republican-led states.
A central Arkansas county agreed this week to pay $275,000 to the former library director who was fired after speaking against local conservatives' push to limit children's access to books.
By: Tess Vrbin
Patty Hector, director of the Saline County Library, listens during public comment on a resolution that would restrict children’s access to books that contain “sexual content or imagery” at a Monday, April 17, 2023, meeting of the county Quorum Court. The court adopted the resolution. At left is Leigh Espey, library manager. Hector was fired Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, and Espey appointed as interim library director.
By: Tess Vrbin
Pulaski County Special School District officials said in 2023 that the lack of a “filter” on CALS’ online learning materials concerned them.
By: Tess Vrbin
A central Arkansas school district cut students' access to the local public library's online educational materials in response to a federal court ruling that a 2023 law restricting library content can take effect, a district spokesperson said Thursday.
