I have spent the past 30 years of my life digging deep roots in the state of Arkansas, a place I love with all my heart and soul.

With its beautiful mountains, pristine waters and down-to-earth community, Arkansas has provided me an amazing opportunity to pursue my own American dream.

With such great pride in my state, I was naturally horrified to read a study published by the Public Library of Science that showed a steady decline in the life expectancy for women and poor people ...

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