Archives for June 2017

Boozman Praises Passage of Additional Iran, Russia Sanctions

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement praising Senate passage of the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017: “Iran and Russia continue to pose a threat to our national security and must be held accountable for aggressive actions that attempt to … [Read more...]

AHC Approves Bids for Improvements in Faulkner County

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved bids for improvements to roadways in Faulkner County. The purpose of the first project is to resurface 7.4 miles of selected sections of County Roads 47 and 49 near Conway. The purpose of the second project is to resurface 6.1 miles of State … [Read more...]

AHC Approves Bid for Improvements in Conway County

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Conway County. The purpose of this project is to resurface 3.1 miles of County Road 77 starting at State Highway 92 and continuing westward near Springfield. … [Read more...]

AHC Approves Bid for Improvements in Cleburne County

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Cleburne County. The purpose of this project is to resurface 3.7 miles of County Road 5 between State Highways 225 and 16 near Quitman. … [Read more...]

FEMA Approves Arkansas Disaster Declaration Request

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) approved a disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas. “This quick response in support of … [Read more...]

Duncan Family Fundraiser

Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Onia is hosting a fundraiser for Bryan & Julie Duncan on July 15, from 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Timbo School Campus. There will be a gospel concert featuring 5 South, Twang, & Lee Mountain Ramblers. Hog roast meal, bake sale, live auction, & raffle items … [Read more...]

Fundraiser to be held for Bryan & Julie Duncan on July 15, at the Timbo School Campus.

Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Onia is hosting a fundraiser for Bryan & Julie Duncan on July 15, at the Timbo School Campus. Bryan, a deacon of our church, is a 32-year-old husband and father of two that has been facing serious health problems for more than two years since … [Read more...]

Arkansas Unemployment Falls to Record 3.4 Percent

LITTLE ROCK – The unemployment rate continued its record-setting decline in May, dropping to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in April, Arkansas’ Department of Workforce Services announced Friday. This is the lowest rate in Arkansas’ history.   “Arkansas’ unemployment rate has fallen, once again, to … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford Opposes Cuba Policy Shift

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, President Donald Trump announced from Miami his plans to reinstitute restrictions on travel to Cuba and U.S. business transactions. Following the announcement, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) released the following statement: “I strongly oppose President … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on President Trump’s Cuba Policy Announcement

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the changes in U.S.-Cuba policy announced today by President Donald Trump: “I share the President’s desire to see democracy take hold in Cuba, as well as his commitment to ending human rights abuses … [Read more...]