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April 23, 2025Newsadvocacy, AR Appleseed, Arkansas, legislation, maternal healthby The Appleseed Network

Arkansas Appleseed Helps Deliver a Victory for Maternal and Infant Health

In a major win for families across Arkansas, Governor Sarah Sanders has signed House Bill 1333 into law—now Act 627—requiring all insurers in the state, including Medicaid, to cover breastfeeding support and lactation consulting services. This critical step forward was …

March 24, 2025National Update, Newsadvocacy, heirs property, LA Appleseed, legislation, Louisianaby The Appleseed Network

Louisiana Appleseed: A Champion for Heirs’ Property Rights and a Model for Appleseed Action

Heirs’ property—a term for land passed down without a clear, legal title—has long been a thorn in the side of many Louisiana families, especially in communities of color. This murky ownership can lead to forced sales and the erosion of …

May 23, 2024National Update, Newsdomestic violence, legislation, OK Appleseed, victoriesby The Appleseed Network

Celebrating a Landmark Victory for Domestic Abuse Survivors in Oklahoma

On Tuesday, May 21, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 1835, the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act, into law. This monumental legislation, which passed unanimously in the Oklahoma Senate and overwhelmingly in the House of Representatives, promises to reshape the state’s …