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Building up to something beautiful

New York has been voted the ugliest American city, not because of its architecture, but because of its people. Just kidding. It’s because of its architecture. Probably. Europe does things a … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 5/12/24

Is ‘value’ a dirty word?

As I sit here admiring my 88-cent container of mustard, I can’t help feeling self-conscious. I know that restaurants advertise their “value menus” and retailers offer no-frills … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/12/24

Frustrated Fed not likely to cut interest rates in June

LITTLE ROCK — The U.S. economy still hasn’t slowed to the Federal Reserve’s satisfaction, so don’t expect the Fed to cut interest rates at its June meeting, said Ryan Loy, … more

U of A System Division of Agriculture | 5/11/24

For Mother’s Day — teaching the art of laughter

My mother would have been considered eccentric had she been financially wealthy. She would do almost anything — and wear almost any silly costume — to bring joy into the lives of others, … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/10/24

Investments in Arkansas treatment courts save lives

Arkansans advocating for issues important to them regularly come to Washington to participate in Hill Day, a time to meet with their senators and representatives and encourage them to support their … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/5/24

Happy Arbor Day

As the only licensed forester in Congress and Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am a passionate advocate for our forests. I often say that forestry is a win-win-win: healthy … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 4/28/24

Celebrating Arkansas's small businesses

Small businesses play an integral role in the growth and development of our communities. They are the backbone of our economy and represent core values that are at the heart of America – hard … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 4/28/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Senate passed two bills that will tighten state and local regulations of data centers and the newly emerging crypto mining industry. Senate Bill 78 passed with 26 … more

From the Arkansas Senate | 4/28/24

Week 3 of the 2024 Fiscal Session

During the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session, members received the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) for the 2025 Fiscal Year. The RSA, which categorizes and prioritizes state spending, … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 27th District | 4/28/24

Does your town need renaming?

The venerable comic strip “Gasoline Alley” is wrapping up a storyline in which the dastardly assistant mayor schemed to change the town’s name from Gasoline Alley to the ostensibly … more

By DANNY TYREE | 4/28/24

Advice for 2024 promgoers

Social media is driving up the cost of proms, as promgoers are under intense pressure to post glamourous prom photos on their feeds, reports the Wall Street Journal. Some girls are spending $2,000 or … more

BY TOM PURCELL | 4/28/24

Republicans are doomed if they don’t get it together

Another week, another round of Republicans attacking each other. This time it was over the Ukraine funding bill that was passed by the House and ultimately became part of the big military aid package … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 4/28/24

The pick of the litter

ust because I think littering should be punishable by death doesn’t mean I’m an unreasonable person. I leave tips at restaurants. I smile when dogs get on public transport. Sometimes, I … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 4/28/24

Trump’s abortion punt

An adjudicated rapist, who was recently held liable by a jury for physically invading a woman’s bodily autonomy, has now taken it upon himself to opine about how government can control … more

By DICK POLMAN | 4/21/24

Republicans need to unite, not fight

I don’t blame the public for not wanting to put the Republican Party back in power in Washington. As the GOP proved again in the House this week, it’s incapable of accomplishing anything … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 4/21/24

Losing sleep over sleep

I’ve spent a lot of time on the couch. Not because I have therapy, but because I don’t have a bed. Where most children graduate from a little bed to a bigger one, I graduated to one of … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 4/21/24

Ready for the bathroom of tomorrow?

Bathroom floor tiles that weigh you, analyze your gait and evaluate your fall risk. Bathroom mirrors that initiate telehealth conferences based on your complexion or facial tics. Toilet seats that … more

By DANNY TYREE | 4/21/24

Take our daughters and sons to grandma’s

“Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” is on April 25th, and I think we should try something different this year: Let’s take our daughters and sons to grandma’s. The Take … more

By TOM PURCELL | 4/21/24

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The state Education Department has written new rules for troubled schools to enter “transformation contracts” with outside entities, such as charter school operators. … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 4/21/24

Second Week of the 2024 Regular Session

The General Assembly is now entering the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session. This week, the House passed three resolutions to allow the introduction of non-appropriation bills during this session. … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER | 4/21/24