Archives for March 2020

All Arkansas Public Schools to Remain Closed Through April 17, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that all Arkansas public schools will remain closed for onsite instruction through April 17 due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 across the state. The decision to close schools will be re-evaluated in a few weeks based on public health conditions at that … [Read more...]

Arkansas Delegation Joins Effort to Protect America’s Domestic Food Supply During Pandemic

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—pressed the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America’s agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson, and Secretary Smith Confirm 29 New Cases for a Total of 62 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 2:30 pm as of March 19, 2020

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary Dr. Nathaniel Smith Confirm 29 New Cases for a Total of 62 Confirmed Cases in Arkansas as of 2:30 pm as of March 19, 2020, K-12 Schools will remain closed until April 17th, restaurants must go to take-out or delivery, All gyms closed, no visiting nursing … [Read more...]

US Senator John Boozman on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell March 19, 2020

The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman talking about CODVID-19 at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm on March 19, 2020 https://youtu.be/1sVp9-rp_3E The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell … [Read more...]

Legislation to Protect GI Bill Benefits During Coronavirus Crisis Heads to President for Signature

Legislation that would allow veterans to continue receiving full GI Bill benefits as universities move classes online to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has cleared Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), an … [Read more...]

Attorney General Rutledge on KFFB’s Open Mic With Bob Connell March 19, 2020

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge on KFFB’s Open Mic they will be discussing, the price gouging and Scams. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Attorney General Leslie Rutledge at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm https://youtu.be/81AU-amngLA Attorney General's … [Read more...]

Arkansas Community Foundation Creates COVID-19 Relief Fund to Assist in Pandemic Relief Efforts in Arkansas

Little Rock, Ark. (March 18, 2020) – Arkansas Community Foundation announces the creation of the COVID-19 Relief Fund. The fund will be used to direct resources to Arkansas nonprofits that are working to serve the state’s most vulnerable populations and those disproportionately affected by the … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to End U.S. Dependence on Chinese-Manufactured Pharmaceuticals

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) will tomorrow introduce the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would end U.S. dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The bill’s key restrictions would go into effect in 2022 and … [Read more...]

Senator Cotton Introduces Phase III Legislation to Surge Cash to American Families, Businesses

Senator Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a series of bills today to combat the economic fallout from the coronavirus. The four bills each leverage existing government systems to surge cash to low- and middle-income Americans and struggling businesses. Summaries of the bills and their full text may be … [Read more...]

Lyon College will not allow visitors on campus until further notice. It is intended to protect Lyon community members remaining on campus

As a precaution against the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), Lyon College will not allow visitors on campus until further notice. It is intended to protect Lyon community members remaining on campus. There are no confirmed cases on campus at this time, and no campus members have been tested or … [Read more...]