U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) are leading efforts to improve the health of women veterans by expanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mammogram screening eligibility. The Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act would … [Read more...]
Boozman, Wyden Lead Legislation to Broaden Access to Mammography Services for Women Veterans
June 17, 2021 by
Independence County Library Summer Reading Program Tails & Tales
June 16, 2021 by
Presenting Tails & Tales our virtual summer reading program for 2021! Every week we will post a new Story Time to our Facebook & Instagram. We will also hand out our Take & Make kits with an exciting craft for you to do at home! Just come by each week to pick up your packet! Come by … [Read more...]
Boozman Hosts Forestry Industry Experts from Arkansas at Senate Ag Committee
June 16, 2021 by
Boozman invited Arkansas State Forester and President of the National Association of State Foresters Joe Fox and Winrock International American Carbon Registry Director of Forestry Jessica Orrego to provide testimony about their experience with management of federal, state and private forestlands … [Read more...]
Sen. John Boozman on Fox News Opinion: Biden’s tax increases – farmers, ranchers take unfair hit in American Families Plan
June 14, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, authored an opinion piece published on Fox News Opinion that scrutinizes the Biden administration's claim that only a small percentage of family farms and ranches will be impacted … [Read more...]
BACC Invites the Community to Help Set Goals for Independence County Tourism
June 12, 2021 by
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce will begin the next phase of the IMPACT strategic planning process with its Tourism Hub meeting series. The first meeting is Thursday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. at UACCB's Independence Hall. The goal of the Tourism hub is to maximize Independence County's … [Read more...]
Main Street Market in Batesville
June 12, 2021 by
Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Batesville Farmers Market is located in the Citizens Bank Pocket Park on Main Street in downtown Batesville. This is the market’s 8th market season and may just be the best one yet — with musical entertainment booked for each market date and … [Read more...]
Boozman, Senate EPW Committee Approve Record Infrastructure Investment Legislation
June 10, 2021 by
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) unanimously passed a landmark surface transportation reauthorization bill to invest over $300 billion to repair and modernize roads and bridges, and which includes several priorities advanced by committee member U.S. Senator John Boozman … [Read more...]
Jimmy Allen and Travis Denning live in Conway
June 10, 2021 by
The Cherokee Casino Hotel Roland Toad Suck Daze Concert is bringing live country music back to the Natural State with ACM Best New Male artist Jimmie Allen along with fellow nominee Travis Denning on Friday, June 11th at the University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall! This concert is a … [Read more...]
Boozman Shares Service Memories of Late Fort Smith Vietnam Veteran Chad Colley
June 8, 2021 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of the late Ralph C. “Chad” Colley, Jr., a veteran of the Vietnam War, in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Colley was born in Fort Smith on May 13, 1944. He fondly recalled growing … [Read more...]
