Arkansas Chief Technology Officer Yessica Jones is spearheading a statewide data center consolidation effort with a unique cross state strategy. federalnewsnetwork.com/ask-the-cio-sl…

Limiting the impact to the healthcare system is the goal, this graphic helped me understand better the need for social distancing measures to slow the spread which spreads the impact over time.

Need internet access during #COVID19? The following institutions have extended their WiFi access to parking lots for public use. #COVID19Ark

The EZARC online application system is available and working properly. Go to ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov to process your claim. Please understand that extremely high numbers of people are applying and if you are not connected on the first try, wait a few minutes and then try again.

If you submitted your claim and it was received but NOT processed because of a need for additional information, please call 1-844-908-2178 from 8am-3:30pm M-F to provide the information needed. We have extended the time to call and provide information from 3 to 7 business days.

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT FILING Due to a record number of people filing for Unemployment Benefits at this time, we ask for your patience when you are calling or trying to file online. We are in the process of upgrading our systems to better serve all Arkansans. #COVID19Ark

YOU CAN NOW FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE ONLINE 7 DAYS A WEEK. Our telephone hotline will re-open on Monday at 8:00 a.m. We are working to process claims over the weekend and continuing to upgrade our system to help serve all Arkansans. ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov #CONVID19Ark

It is recommended to file online EZARC applications on a laptop or desktop using Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. Due to compatibility issues, mobile devices are not recommended at this time. Please see picture for additional details. ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov #COVID19Ark

Remember, if you have been diagnosed with #COVID19 or have experienced employment disruption due to #COVID19Ark emergency, you are eligible for a 60-day #insurance policy cancellation moratorium. Learn more at: insurance.arkansas.gov/news/2020/mar/… #arpx #arnews #arleg

Listen to Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston's podcast on resources for businesses and employees. anchor.fm/arkansasinc/ep… #COVID19Ark

AID has issued several #COVID19Ark bulletins affecting citizens, #insurance companies & #healthcare providers covering: Policy cancellations #Telemedicine reimbursement #PBMs & #Pharmacy audits Price gouging #Producer licensing Learn more: insurance.arkansas.gov/news/2020/mar/… #arnews #arpx

#COVID19 is impacting #Arkansas clinically, economically and relationally. In a special #ARWeek at 7:30 p.m., Michael Preston, Arkansas Workforce Connections' Charisse Childers, & Arkansas Farm Bureau's Rich Hillman are answering Arkansans' questions after a journalists' roundtable with Lance Turner and Wesley Brown.

With Congress & the President responding to COVID-19 in multiple ways, it is challenging to keep up with how these changes may impact an individual’s work situation. We are closely tracking these changes & how they may apply to state government operations & programs. #COVID19Ark

Access to the document with clickable links: dws.arkansas.gov/src/files/Fede… #COVID19Ark

The USDOL just released guidance to states for the FPUC. ADWS will begin to put this into place & distribute to eligible recipients later this week through your direct deposit or debit card. If you've already applied for unemployment, there is no need to apply again. #COVID19Ark

Access to the document with clickable links: dws.arkansas.gov/src/files/Fede… #COVID19Ark

With a record amount of Arkansans filing for Unemployment Benefits, we want to make sure every person protects themselves, their bank account, and their personal information from scams. #COVID19Ark

Self-employed individuals are not eligible to receive benefits through the regular state unemployment insurance program. However, if you've worked for an employer in the last 18 months, you may want to determine eligibility by filing a claim online or on the hotline. #COVID19Ark

Arkansas Men's Basketball commit Moses Moody recited a powerful poem for his senior speech, titled "He Beat The Streets" Please, watch until the end 🙏 (via @moses_moody3)

𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙄𝙏 𝙊𝙁𝙁 𝙅𝘼𝙆𝙀!!! Wright sends it over the left field wall and we win it 6-5! Back-to-back walk-offs for the sweep! #LittleRocksTeam | NCAA Baseball | #D1Top10