Washington, D.C. —Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the plan to bring the First Step Act to the Senate floor: “For months I’ve said the First Step Act allows violent felons and sex offenders to be released early. I’m pleased the drafters have finally … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on Farm Bill Conference Report
December 11, 2018 by
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a farm bill conferee, released the following statement on the final version of the 2018 Farm Bill: “This is welcome news for farmers, ranchers, rural Americans and consumers. Farmers and ranchers across … [Read more...]
The Fairfield Bay Library Friends Christmas Home Tour Date Changed to 15th
December 11, 2018 by
The Fairfield Bay Library Friends Christmas Home Tour 2018 date of December 9th has been changed to Saturday, December 15th due to predictions of bad weather for the 9th. The hours of the tour remain the same which is 1 pm to 4 pm. … [Read more...]
Baptist Health Hosting Blood Drive Today
December 11, 2018 by
Baptist Health in Heber Springs is hosting a community blood drive tomorrow from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm in the infusion suite. Blood donations often decline during the holidays when busy schedules, inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can make it more difficult for donors to make and keep … [Read more...]
Members of Arkansas & Missouri Congressional Delegations Announce $25 Million Grant for Critical Segment of I-49
December 11, 2018 by
U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO), John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with U.S. Representatives Billy Long (MO-07) and Steve Womack (AR-03), announced that $25 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has been awarded to complete work on a critical segment of … [Read more...]
Isbell Family named Arkansas Farm Family of the Year
December 7, 2018 by
LITTLE ROCK — Chris and Judy Isbell of Humnoke (Lonoke County) are the 2018 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The honor was announced today at the annual luncheon honoring the county and district Farm Families of the Year. As Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, the Isbells will compete with 10 … [Read more...]
U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman Support Arkansas Marshallese Community
December 7, 2018 by
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) supported Senate passage of H.R. 3398, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act. The legislation amends the REAL ID Act of 2005 to allow citizens of the Marshall Islands and other Pacific … [Read more...]
Hot Springs to Receive $20 Million for Bypass Extension
December 7, 2018 by
Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and John Boozman (R-AR), along with Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award the Arkansas Department of Transportation a $20 million BUILD grant to construct the Hot Springs bypass extension. … [Read more...]
Members of Arkansas & Missouri Congressional Delegations Announce $25 Million Grant for Critical Segment of I-49
December 7, 2018 by
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Boozman (R-AR), and Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with U.S. Representatives Billy Long (MO-07) and Steve Womack (AR-03), announced that $25 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has been awarded to complete work on a critical … [Read more...]
