Archives for April 2010

Holt calls climate resolution ‘cap-and-trade’ bill?

By ANDREW DeMILLO LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Republican Senate hopeful Jim Holt's campaign suggested Wednesday that rival Gilbert Baker supports cap-and-trade energy legislation. But the resolution on global warming that he's criticizing Baker for co-sponsoring last year doesn't mention the … [Read more...]

Lincoln Urges Congressional Leadership to Complete Work on Critical Job Creation Package

Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi urging both to make the completion of Senate-House negotiations on a critical package of tax cuts and other job-creation measures the first … [Read more...]

State Representative Allen Kerr: Mandatory Health Insurance – the flawed comparison

There are a great many opinions concerning the constitutionality of the Obama Health Care Bill flying around within the media and web blogs. The comparisons that you hear the most in Arkansas from the pro-health bill advocates is that between auto insurance and the federally mandated health care … [Read more...]

Governor Mike Huckabee supports Scott Wallace For Congress

Josh Kraushaar - Politico The Republican establishment in Washington might be lining up behind former U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin in the race to succeed Rep. Vic Snyder (D-Ark.) but former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is throwing his support behind underdog Scott Wallace. … [Read more...]

Country Music Star Lee Greenwood to Campaign for Princella Smith

WYNNE, AR (April 1) – Princella Smith, Republican candidate for Congress in Arkansas’ First District, will be joined by country music icon Lee Greenwood and talk show host Dave Elswick at the Celebration of Conservatism this Saturday beginning at 5:00 p.m. A decorated artist with multiple Number 1 … [Read more...]

Arkansas Ranked first in the nation for African American women killed by domestic violence

SEARCY, Ark. — According to data published by the FBI, Arkansas is in the top three states for domestic violence homicides. The state is also ranked first in the nation for African American women killed by domestic violence and fourth in the nation for reported domestic violence incidents. When … [Read more...]

Fourteen Arkansas hospitals Partners with UAMS Program

LITTLE ROCK – Fourteen Arkansas hospitals has partnered with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to provide life-saving emergency care for stroke patients in the region. Stroke patients are at high risk of death or permanent disability, but patients who have an ischemic … [Read more...]

Arkansas Forestry Commission discourages burning

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Arkansas Forestry Commission crews are working to contain a 40-acre fire northwest of Violet Hill in Izard County. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the state, and AFC encourages Arkansans to avoid burning today due to the … [Read more...]

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and CASA 20th to have Ceremony

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and CASA 20th is asking you to join us in sending a message of hope to the 265 children that were abused and neglected in the 20th Judicial District last year. Please join us at 12pm on April 8th at the Van Buren County Courthouse for a proclamation … [Read more...]