By Andrew DeMillo | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning, Advocate readers! It’s been four years since Arkansas’ near-total abortion ban took effect following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling. A ProPublica story looks at the spike in ectopic pregnancy deaths in states with bans like Arkansas. And this week’s editor’s commentary looks at the lessons learned from a painful neurological condition. You can find more Arkansas government and politics news at the Advocate site here.
(Kyle Pfannenstiel/Idaho Capital Sun)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By ProPublica
The number of women who died after an ectopic pregnancy has spiked in recent years, a ProPublica analysis found. The mounting deaths in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have drawn little scrutiny or response.
(Photo by Thomas Barwick/Getty Images)
COMMENTARY
By Andrew DeMillo
A half-circular, barely visible scar above my right ear reminds me of what life was like and how much an invisible illness can change everything. For many Arkansans with conditions that aren’t obvious to others, the healthcare system is falling short.
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By DC Bureau
In a House narrowly controlled by one party or the other, disputes over a handful of seats could become significant.
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