Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman on Donald Trump’s victory at the second Presidential Debate of 2016

Little Rock, Ark.– Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman Doyle Webb issued the following statement on the second presidential debate of 2016: "Last night, Hillary Clinton made it clear that she is the only candidate in this race that will continue the same failed status-quo policies of the Obama … [Read more...]

Boozman to Join Rogers High School Students for Hour of Code Event

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will join Rogers High School computer science students for an Hour of Code event on Tuesday, October 4. Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science that aims to prepare students for 21st century careers in technology. Boozman will observe and … [Read more...]

Arkansas Senators Push Back Against Death Tax Regulations

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with 39 other senators, are pushing back against proposed regulations that would increase the estate tax, or “death tax,” on family farms and businesses. The senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew expressing their … [Read more...]

Boozman-Championed Provisions to Ensure Veterans Housing Programs Continue Become Law

Legislation that includes language similar to a bill introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) was signed into law ensuring that important veterans housing programs that were set to expire today continue. President Obama’s signature on the Department of Veterans … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton Push Back Against Death Tax Regulations

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with 39 other senators, are pushing back against proposed regulations that would increase the estate tax, or “death tax,” on family farms and businesses. The senators sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on Senate Passage of Short-Term Funding Bill

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement marking Senate passage of a short-term continuing resolution to fund the government through Dec. 9, 2016: “This short-term funding bill gives Congress additional time to complete the appropriations process while dedicating funds … [Read more...]

Boozman Highlights Contributions of Rice Producers to Arkansas’s Economy Speaks on Senate floor for National Rice Month; Supports disaster relief for August floods

As National Rice Month comes to a close, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor about the important contributions rice production makes to Arkansas's economy. September is National Rice Month, making it an ideal time to highlight the significant role of the industry in our … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford F.R.A.M.E. Accounts: Producer Funded Disaster Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) introduced H.R. 6167, the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, to give farmers the option of taking disaster preparedness into their own hands. The FRAME Act would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that farmers … [Read more...]

Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic Day Two

Arkansas 1st Congressional District Congressman Rick Crawford on KFFB’s Open Mic hosted by KFFB’S General Manager and Owner Bob Connell Monday, September 27th  as they discuss the Rural Development and Cube Trade. KFFB's Open Mic Runs at 7:45 am and 5:40 pm. [display_podcast] Washington, … [Read more...]

Boozman Receives Commitment from CFTC to Reduce Regulatory Uncertainty

U.S. Senator John Boozman, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), has been assured by U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Timothy Massad that he will recommend the commission abandon its proposal to … [Read more...]