Opinion

Everyone has to find their own path. Our journey is the constant in our lives. Not everyone gets married, goes to college, has children, goes into the military, or holds a 9-to-5 job. But whatever you are doing, or choose to do, use your platform and bandwidth wisely.

Inever served in the military. I came close at one time.

Today I would like to talk about how Arkansas is expanding health services for several populations with greater health needs through the state’s ARHOME program. In 2013, the Arkansas General Assembly passed the Health Care Independence Act, which established the use of expanded Medicaid coverage.

There’s an underestimated life skill that either makes or breaks a person’s trajectory in life. It can actually advance or end careers.

The other day in a conversation with friends at work, we were discussing life and how we wished we knew when we were young, what we know now. It got me to thinking how we fail to realize the importance of so many universal truths until later in life.

Editor’s Note: A version of this column originally was published in March 2020, before that year’s preferential primary. It has been modified to reflect that the 2022 general election will be held Nov. 8.

Today, I would like to talk about the essence of our democracy which is our right as citizens to vote. Voting is a responsibility that we all share whether we are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Independent.

As some readers likely have noticed by now, we recently placed a paywall on our website, www.Carroll-CoNews.com. Frankly, it was far past time that we did so.

I’ve recently introduced the television series, “West Wing” to my mom. I’ve watched it before, and I am inspired by the zeal, drive and ideals of some of the characters concerning our country, democracy and politics. We’ve been watching it while I work on the newspaper late at night. I knew she would like it as she has always been interested in the world and politics. She’s always subscribed to various newspapers throughout her life and keeps up with news. There are seven seasons in the series, and we were watching an episode titled, “West Wing Special Episode” in Season 3 the other night. This particular episode highlights some former people that have worked within the White House as they discussed their former positions. They all had very demanding jobs that took over their personal lives, and yet they all said they loved it.

Arkansas Farm Bureau has advocated for the agriculture industry and rural communities for nearly 90 years, and we represent more than 180,000 member families across the state. On Nov. 8, Arkansas voters will be asked to cast ballots that would have an incredible impact on our state’s constitution.