Archives for November 2021

Boozman Leads Push to Assess VA Resources in Underserved Areas

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are leading bipartisan legislation to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resources in underserved areas and study the need to expand Vet Centers, the community-based counseling branch of the VA. The senators introduced the Vet … [Read more...]

Sheila Lashley From Cave City, wins over $1,600.00 in prizes

Sheila Lashley From Cave City, (the 35th) winner of the Timeless Tuesday Treasure Chest Window Sticker Giveaway), she won over $1,600.00 in prizes in the Timeless Tuesday Treasure chest Giveaway! Over $41,600 of prizes have been given away already in the Timeless Window Sticker … [Read more...]

Katherine Andrews to Head Newly Created Office of Outdoor Recreation, 10 Members Named to New Advisory Board

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT) Secretary Stacy Hurst today announced the selection of Katherine Andrews to serve as the first director of the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation. In addition, Sec. Hurst announced the 10 members of the new Arkansas Outdoor Recreation … [Read more...]

Ranking Member Boozman, Republican Committee Leaders Call for Transparent Process to Vet Reckless Tax-and-Spend Legislation

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined with Republican leaders of committees that have received reconciliation instructions to call on the Democrats to hold legislative hearings and markups with votes on Democrats’ … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Cotton Seek to Block Taxpayer Funded Settlement Payments to Illegal Immigrants

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to introduce a bill to block President Biden’s reported plan to spend upwards of a billion dollars to provide $450,000 per person in taxpayer money for settlements for illegal immigrants.  “Illegal … [Read more...]

BACC to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Nova Joe’s New Location in Batesville

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nova Joe's on Friday, November 5, at 5 a.m. Nova Joe's new location will provide an expanded menu—serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The ribbon-cutting and grand opening will be held at Nova Joe's newest … [Read more...]

Boozman Assembles 2021-2022 Congressional Youth Cabinet, Welcomes Participants from Across Arkansas

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed 62 Arkansas high school students selected for his Congressional Youth Cabinet. Boozman met with the participants in Little Rock on Friday as he launched the fifth year of this initiative. “It is exciting to again convene young leaders from across the … [Read more...]

Block Insurance “Fill the Chimney for Santa” Stuffed Toy Drive

Block insurance is accepting new and gently used stuff toys from now until December 15, 2021. Santa will use these stuffed toys to take to the local nursing homes and hospitals during the Christmas Season. Please drop them by our office at 2121 Harrison St. … [Read more...]

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee kicks off distinguished lecture series for Harding University

The Harding University American Studies Institute will feature Mike Huckabee, the 44th governor of Arkansas, as part of their distinguished lecture series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. Huckabee originally spoke on campus in 2001 in the wake of 9/11. During his lecture he will share the changes he … [Read more...]

Boozman Shares Service Memories of 101-Year-Old Arkansas Veteran

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of World War II, Korean and Vietnam War veteran George Mobbs in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Mobbs was born on March 25, 1920 in Wooster. He was one his parent’s George and … [Read more...]