The U.S. Senate today confirmed J. Cody Hiland to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Hiland, who resides in Conway, is currently serving as the 20th Judicial Prosecuting Attorney. He was nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District … [Read more...]
Boozman, Cotton & Hill Announce $4.9 Million FAA Grant for Little Rock Airport
October 3, 2017 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman French Hill, announced that Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport will receive a $4.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve a runway safety area. “This investment will strengthen the airport’s … [Read more...]
Boozman Convenes Inaugural Congressional Youth Cabinet
September 28, 2017 by
Arkansas high school students are lending their voices to Washington policies as members of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet, a program to expose students to the legislative process and opportunities for advocacy and civic engagement. The group of 44 juniors from all four … [Read more...]
Boozman Highlights Environmental and Economic Benefits of Enhanced Forestry Management
September 28, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) emphasized the importance of investing in forestry management during a Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) hearing examining legislative solutions for wildfire threats to communities and wildlife. The thriving timber industry in Arkansas … [Read more...]
Framework Will Lead Way to “Fair and Simple Tax Code”
September 28, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement today regarding the unveiling of the framework to reform our tax code that was agreed upon by President Trump, the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance. “My colleagues and I are optimistic that the … [Read more...]
Boozman Recognizes 60th Anniversary of the Little Rock Nine
September 25, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), spoke on the Senate floor in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine. “The integration of Central High School serves as a poignant reminder of where we’ve been as a country, but also where we are headed. I am eager to work with my fellow … [Read more...]
Arkansan Tapped to Head Delta Regional Authority
September 18, 2017 by
Chris Caldwell, a seventh-generation Arkansan and member of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s staff, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). The DRA—a federal-state partnership that works to improve regional economic opportunity … [Read more...]
Boozman Recognizes Waldron WWII Veteran Willie Newman
September 18, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of veteran Willie Newman in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Newman, the second youngest of 12 children, was born in Hon, Arkansas in Scott County and was raised on the family farm. … [Read more...]
Boozman Supports Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
September 18, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Protecting our national security must be a top priority. We face constantly evolving threats from around the world and we must provide the resources our military needs … [Read more...]
Boozman Pays Tribute to Coach Frank Broyles
September 12, 2017 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute to legendary Arkansas football coach Frank Broyles on the Senate floor. Coach Broyles devoted his life to the University of Arkansas, serving as head football coach and longtime athletic director who helped turn the school into a sports powerhouse. … [Read more...]
