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She added that she wished the rest of the country understood that Arkansans are and feel like the Americans that they are, deserving of the same healthcare that residents of blue states receive.

Official state statistics showed that in the first six months of implementation, 17,000 Arkansans had lost their Medicaid eligibility.

“His example served and will continue to serve as inspiration for our fellow Arkansans,” Cotton said.

“If you send me a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government, I will sign it,” Sanders said.

“As Governor, I’ve promised to Arkansans to limit the size and growth of government while still investing in areas of greatest need like education and public safety,” Sanders said in a statement.