Archives for February 2021

UTILITIES REQUEST CONSERVATION OF NATURAL GAS DURING WINTER WEATHER EVENT

Utilities are asking customers in Arkansas to conserve the amount of natural gas consumed during the current winter weather event. Additional demands on energy sources due to extreme cold weather could cause disruptions to customers in affected areas. Large amounts of winter precipitation continued … [Read more...]

Arkansas State Police, “Please Stay Home”

Please stay home!!!! We can not stress enough how dangerous the roads are all across the state. It’s cold, it’s windy, and being stranded on the side of the road is not where you want to be. Our troopers are out but will be taking it slow responding to calls for service. If you MUST get out … [Read more...]

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Request Conservation of Electricity Usage

The Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas ask members to voluntarily limit use of electric service immediately and through midnight Tuesday in order to ensure that electric service is not interrupted.  Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas members are urged to reduce the use of electrical … [Read more...]

School Closings for Monday 2-15-2021

Collages Update Arkansas State University - Beebe: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - Heber Springs: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - LRAFB: Monday remote classes/servicesArkansas State University - Newport: Virtual LearningArkansas State University … [Read more...]

Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America

I want to first thank my team of dedicated lawyers and others for their tireless work upholding justice and defending truth. My deepest thanks as well to all of the United States Senators and Members of Congress who stood proudly for the Constitution we all revere and for the sacred legal … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Statement on Vote to Acquit Former President Trump

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement on voting to acquit former President Donald Trump:  “January 6, 2021 will forever be remembered as one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. The attack on the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob was a threat to our … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Condemns Work Requirement Reversal

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s decision to revoke Medicaid work requirements: “Arkansans believe that if you’re a healthy adult without kids, you should try to work before receiving new government benefits. But President Biden … [Read more...]

Arkansas Department of Transportation and Arkansas Highway Police Preparing Statewide for Upcoming Winter Weather Event

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) are encouraging residents to stay off the roads and stay warm during the upcoming winter weather event. Starting Sunday, February 14, AHP is preparing to assist motorists during the dangerous conditions that … [Read more...]

National Federation of the Blind of Arkansas Applauds Boozman’s Leadership to Help Vision-Impaired Afford Access Technology

WASHINGTON— Arkansas members of the National Federation of the Blind praised U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) for his leadership to help reduce financial barriers to access technology that prevent blind Americans from fully participating in the workforce.  Boozman helped introduce … [Read more...]

ADEM ANNOUNCES 2020 COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS AWARD WINNERS

NORTH LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management is proud to announce the Regional and State winners of the 2020 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards.  These awards serve to recognize a local group or individual that has shown outstanding community preparedness … [Read more...]