U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on the Confirmation of Betsy DeVos

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education: “As a former school board member and the father of three daughters who were educated in the public school system, I understand how important it is … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson signs Military Retired Pay Tax Cut into Law

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today signed into law a bill to eliminate state income tax on military retirement pay. Hutchinson initially laid out this tax cut as a part of his package for the 2017 legislative session. Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement: “I am … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Meets with Agriculture Secretary Nominee Governor Sonny Perdue

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, released the following statement after meeting with the nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue: “With a background … [Read more...]

Boozman Meets with Agriculture Secretary Nominee Governor Sonny Perdue

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, released the following statement after meeting with the nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue: “With a background in agriculture … [Read more...]

Statement on the Passing of Former Madison County Judge Wes Fowler

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the passing of former Madison County Judge Wes Fowler: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and former Madison County Judge Wes Fowler. Wes was a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to helping others. … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on President’s Efforts to Make Retirement Planning Easier

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after President Trump rolled back implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule: “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to eliminate the burdensome regulations hardworking American families face to access … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Statement on POTUS Decision to Halt DOL Fiduciary Rule

WASHINGTON – Today, after President Trump signed executive orders to review Dodd-Frank and to stop implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement: “From day one, DOL’s fiduciary rule never made any sense to anyone … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on President’s Efforts to Make Retirement Planning Easier

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after President Trump rolled back implementation of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule: “I appreciate President Trump’s commitment to eliminate the burdensome regulations hardworking American families face … [Read more...]

Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan Found Not Guilty

Treasurer of State Dennis Milligan issued the following statement regarding the verdict in the wrongful termination suit against him: “We’re pleased with the decision the jury made today with regard to the untruthful allegation that we terminated Mr. Singer based on a perceived disability. Since … [Read more...]

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Office to Hold Community Events in Conway County

MORRILTON – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office will hold a mobile office, prescription drug take back and Digital You senior presentation in Conway County on Tuesday, February 14. “My staff assisted constituents in all 75 counties with the mobile office initiative in each of the … [Read more...]