U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Arkansas $2.5 Million to medical community to Respond to COVID-19

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding $2.5 million to Arkansas to expand its testing capacity for COVID-19. In this latest round of … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Boosts Loan Flexibility for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported adding flexibility to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to make it more accessible for Arkansas small businesses in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate-passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act updates the … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton speaks about the Increased Violence Against Police

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after reports of violence increased in American cities overnight, especially attacks on police officers:“Violent anarchists and insurrectionists were once again allowed to rule the streets last night in too many cities. In places like … [Read more...]

Lt. Governor Griffin Announces Donation of 100,000 Face Masks from Taiwan

Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin announced a donation of 100,000 face masks from the Taiwanese government. This donation will help increase the supply of personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Lt. Governor Tim Griffin issued the following statement: "On behalf of Arkansas, I … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes Arkansas Law Enforcement in National Police Week Speech including Stone County Officer Sergeant Michael Stephen Sr.

In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor in support of the men and women of our law enforcement communities and honored the lives of those tragically cut short in the line of duty, including Fayetteville Police Officer Stephen Carr … [Read more...]

Call for Additional Funding to Expand Telehealth Services During Pandemic

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is among a group of lawmakers urging Congressional leaders to include $2 billion in the next coronavirus relief package to help health care providers expand telehealth services by improving their access to broadband. Telehealth allows health care providers to … [Read more...]

Boozman Urges Coronavirus Relief for Charitable Nonprofits

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is among a group of lawmakers urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to include nonprofits, charities and houses of worship in the fourth-phase relief proposal for the coronavirus pandemic. In a bipartisan … [Read more...]

Delegation Announces $8 Million in HUD Funding for Arkansas

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding $8,190,367 in Community Development Block Grant funding to Arkansas to support the … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Provisions Included in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, applauded committee passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. This bipartisan legislation includes Boozman-authored provisions to strengthen the nation’s water resources. “Our … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency

Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 20 pardons, two restorations of firearm rights only, and one commutation. An additional 28 clemency requests were denied and six had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants … [Read more...]