Legalized Marijuana Linked to Increase in Health Problems

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Research continues to highlight how marijuana is linked to increased health problems.

Good Morning America recently discussed a new study that shows marijuana’s legalization is tied to increased cannabis use disorder and marijuana poisoning.

Researchers repeatedly have found that marijuana is harmful — especially to children, teens, and young adults.

Heavy marijuana use is associated with an increased risk of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia — especially for people who are already at risk for these conditions.

Nationwide, marijuana products such as gummies, candies, and other edibles containing THC are sending kids to the emergency room.

And regular marijuana use is linked to a higher risks of certain cancers, birth defects, heart attack, and stroke.

You can watch Good Morning America’s coverage about marijuana below.

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Arkansas Has Given Nearly $650K to Pro-Life Pregnancy Help Organizations this Fiscal Year

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The State of Arkansas has disbursed nearly $650,000 in publicly funded grants to pro-life pregnancy help organizations this fiscal year, according to the state’s official transparency website.

The grant funding is part of a $2 million program the Arkansas Legislature approved in 2024 to promote maternal wellness and assist pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies, and other organizations that provide material support to women with unplanned pregnancies.

Arkansas’ program does not provide public funds to abortionists or their affiliates — such as Planned Parenthood’s facilities in Little Rock and Rogers.

Since 2022, Family Council has worked closely with elected officials in Arkansas to provide publicly funded grants to qualified, pro-life charities each year. All told, 26 pro-life charities have received funding so far this budget cycle. That’s something to celebrate!

Pregnancy resource centers and similar organizations give women real options besides abortion. That’s why a growing number of states provide these organizations with public funding.

Family Council plans to work with lawmakers to continue providing grant money to pregnancy help organizations in the 2025-2026 budget cycle.

Below is a list of pro-life organizations and the amount of grant funding each has received from the State of Arkansas.

OrganizationDoing Business AsGrant Funding
INFORMED CHOICES WOMENS CENTER OF THE OZ$50,000.00
PREGNANCY HELP CENTERPREGNANCY HELP CLINIC$25,000.00
OPEN ARMS PREGNANCY CENTER INC$25,000.00
CHANGEPOINT PREGNANCY CARE AND PARENTING$25,000.00
ST FRANCIS HOUSE NWA INCCOMMUNITY CLINIC$25,000.00
PLUM FOUNDATIONPEACE LOVE UNDERSTANDING MERCY$25,000.00
HEART TO HEART PREGNANCY SUPPORT CENTER$25,000.00
COMPASSION MINISTRIES LTD$25,000.00
ST JOSEPHS HELPERS OF PULASKI COUNTYARKANSAS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$25,000.00
ST BERNARDS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION$25,000.00
HOPEPLACE MONTICELLO$25,000.00
NEW BEGINNINGS PREGNANCY CENTER$25,000.00
SOUTH ARKANSAS CARING PREGNANCY CENTERHANNAH PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$25,000.00
ARKANSAS BAPTIST CHILDRENS HOMES AND FAMLIVING WELL COUNSELING$24,990.00
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF CENTRAL ARKANCARING HEARTS PREGNANCY CENTER$24,978.67
FORT SMITH CHRISTIAN FAMILY SERVICES INC1ST CHOICE PREGNANCY MEDICAL CENTER$24,925.00
HOPE OF THE DELTA CENTER$24,674.52
CRADLE THE MATERNITY SUPPORT CENTER OF CKATHLEEN BLOSSOM$24,500.00
HOPEPLACE NEWPORT$24,500.00
ACTS OF HOPE INCACTS OF HOPE, PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER$24,388.00
PATHWAY RESOURCE CENTER$23,830.00
LIFES CHOICE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER$22,267.50
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD FAMILY SERVICESCOMPACT FAMILY SERVICES$22,136.50
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER FOR SOUTHWEST$21,850.00
BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION$21,750.00
HOPES FIRST CHOICE PREGNANCY RESOURCE CE$13,207.50
Total$647,997.69

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