U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of veteran Frederick Beck in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Beck, the second oldest of nine children, grew up on a family farm in Morrilton. When he was 18-years-old he was allowed to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Boozman Leads Efforts to Provide Veterans with Advanced Technology Training
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced legislation to expand and strengthen a successful Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program covering the costs for non-traditional technology education programs. The Veteran … [Read more...]
Boozman Recognizes the Positive Influence of Arkansas Drug Courts on Senate Floor
In recognition of National Drug Court Month, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor in support of drug treatment courts and how their success in Arkansas changes lives, heals families and saves money. “We have nearly 90 specialty courts in Arkansas that are providing … [Read more...]
Ozark Summer Day Camp at the Ozark Folk Center State Park
The Ozark Folk Center State Park offers two different Day Camps this summer for children 8-12 years of age. The first camp will be June 5-9 with a pre-registration deadline date of June 3, and the second camp July 17-21 with pre-registration deadline date of July 10. There are a limited number of … [Read more...]
Improvements to Interstate 49 Northbound & Fulbright Expressway Require Nightly Lane Closures in Fayetteville
Construction of improvements to I-49 & Fulbright Expressway requires night lane closures in Fayetteville, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials. Beginning Wednesday, May 24 through Saturday, May 27, crews will close a lane of the I-49 northbound … [Read more...]
Boozman Votes to Strengthen Accountability at VA
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) voted to make it easier to discipline bad employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Boozman joined his Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee colleagues to favorably report out the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection … [Read more...]