Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed Sunday, March 29, 2020, a Special Day of Prayer in Arkansas, reaffirming his belief in the importance of "coming together united as a State seeking God’s reassurance and thanking Him for his guidance," as stated in the proclamation. "I have declared tomorrow a … [Read more...]
Governor Hutchinson Proclaims A Special Day of Prayer in Arkansas
March 29, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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US Senator John Boozman on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell March 27, 2020 talking about Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES)
March 27, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator John Boozman talking about Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) at 7:50 am and 5:50 pm on March 27, 2020. https://youtu.be/v-JApg5tzZE To Contact Senator … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Delivers Critical Relief for Arkansas Workers, Families and Small Businesses CARES Act Passes Senate, Advances to House
March 26, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) expressed optimism that the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act—historic legislation to help stabilize the economy and provide relief to Americans struggling in the wake of economic challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak—will give Arkansans … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Statement on Passage of CARES Act
March 26, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting in support of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act: “The coronavirus is overwhelming our healthcare system and is inflicting a dramatic financial toll on American workers, families and small … [Read more...]
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Governor Asa Hutchinson Issues Call for Special Legislative Session of the 92nd General Assembly
March 25, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Governor Asa Hutchinson today issued the official call to legislators for an Extraordinary Session of the 92nd General Assembly to convene at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The official proclamation can be found HERE. “I have called this special session of the General Assembly to ask … [Read more...]
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Senator John Boozman Urges Senate Passage of CARES Act “We Can’t Afford to Wait”
March 24, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) urged Senate members to work together to pass emergency legislation to deliver relief for American workers, families and small businesses financially challenged due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Senate is considering its phase three plan, the Coronavirus Aid, … [Read more...]
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Arkansas Delegation Joins Effort to Protect America’s Domestic Food Supply During Pandemic
March 19, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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...]
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Senator Tom Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to End U.S. Dependence on Chinese-Manufactured Pharmaceuticals
March 19, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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...]
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Senator Cotton Introduces Phase III Legislation to Surge Cash to American Families, Businesses
March 18, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
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...]
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Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Phase II Coronavirus Response Bill
March 18, 2020 by KFFB 106.1 FM
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: “The China virus is a great national challenge that threatens every American. But I have every confidence in our fellow citizens to rise to this challenge, as we have time … [Read more...]
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