Archives for December 2017

Congressman French Hill Responds to FHFA Dividend Payment Changes

WASHINGTON - This morning, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the U.S. Treasury Department announced an agreement that deprives taxpayers of the compensation they are entitled to under the current conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – both Government-Sponsored Enterprises … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the following appointments:   Timothy Watson, Newport, as Circuit Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, Division 2. Appointment begins January 1, 2018. Appointment expires December 31, 2018. Replaces the Honorable Philip Smith.   Dana Stone, … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Cotton Applaud Confirmation of U.S. Western District Attorney

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today confirmed Duane (Dak) Kees to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas. Kees, who was recommended by Boozman and Cotton, was confirmed by unanimous consent. President Trump nominated Kees in September. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Supports Disaster Relief Measure

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement aftersupporting additional funding for disaster relief: “Across the nation, we have neighbors in need not only in Arkansas but in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and in the West where communities are still suffering … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Votes to Keep Government Open

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement supporting a short-term measure to fund government operations at current funding levels until January 19, 2018: “Generally, I am not in favor of short-term spending bills, and, as I have said repeatedly, the ball is in the … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Awards Final Golden Fleece of 2017

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (R-AR) named the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) as the final winner of the Golden Fleece award of 2017 for wasteful spending and an institutional lack of accountability. In the letter to WMATA General Manager and CEO Paul Wiedefeld, … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of Tax Reform Bill

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate gave its final approval to a comprehensive tax reform package: “Historic tax relief is not far from being signed into law. This is great news for hardworking Arkansans and it is great news for our … [Read more...]

JJ Kids Boutique Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for JJ Kids Boutique Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at 3244 Harrison Street. JJ Kids Boutique is a family owned children’s boutique that carries unique clothing for both boys and girls. Available sizes range from infant to adult with new shipments arriving every week. … [Read more...]

JJ Kids Boutique Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for JJ Kids Boutique Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 3244 Harrison Street. JJ Kids Boutique is a family owned children’s boutique that caries unique clothing for both boys and girls. Available sizes range from infant to adult with new shipments arriving every week. … [Read more...]

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will host their annual Christmas play “The Treasure of Christmas” Sunday

On Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 pm, Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will host their annual Christmas play. This year's production is "The Treasure of Christmas". Our musicians are led by Heber's own Charlie White of Wynonna and the Big Noise. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to this … [Read more...]