Opinion - Newton County Times

Reconciliation week in the House

After the 119th Congress was sworn in on January 3, House Republicans hit the ground running to deliver on their promise to the American people to lower the cost of living, reduce frivolous … more

From CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 5/4/25

Shall we talk about Medicare?

When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, did my five-year-old self truly comprehend the personal milestone that I would someday reach? Nah. My five-year-old self … more

By DANNY TYREE | 4/28/25

Celebrating our National Parks

For over 100 years, the National Park Service has been a diligent steward of the beautiful lands our nation is blessed with. In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant established Yellowstone as the very … more

From CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 4/27/25

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature agreed on three proposed amendments to the state Constitution. One measure would expand the economic development authority of local governments. Another proposal … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 4/27/25

Securing Arkansans’ Second Amendment rights

Since our country’s earliest days, our laws and traditions have afforded citizens the right to protect themselves and their property. In fact, our founding documents specifically ensure … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 4/27/25

NAPHE donates NARCAN to NARMC

NAPHE is proud to support its partners at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and the Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC) Alliance by donating doses of NARCAN (naloxone) to be used as clinic samples … more

4/27/25

A conservative judge’s dire warning

While sunning myself the other day at a Phillies game, I was tempted to pivot to two bros sitting behind me and say: “How about that awesome federal court ruling from J. Harvie Wilkinson! Is … more

By DICK POLMAN | 4/27/25

Pointless things I do

In the current climate of political animosity, I should have known better than to write about Worcestershire sauce. Sure enough, after my most recent column, when I dared to mention that some … more

By JASE GRAVES | 4/27/25

If you give a dog a lobster

There is a time in every reasonable person’s life when they must put their foot down and refuse to feed a chihuahua a lobster roll. I was saddled with the chihuahua (for privacy reasons, let us … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 4/27/25

A better way to pour gas

American entrepreneurs have saved my grass-mowing season. You see, my grass is finally lush and green and growing like wildflowers, which means I spend my weekends mowing it. Since 2009, however, … more

By TOM PURCELL | 4/27/25

2025 agriculture legislation

During the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives approved a set of laws designed to strengthen the state’s leading industry—agriculture—through tax relief, … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 28th District | 4/27/25

Advancing a bold agenda 100 days into the new Congress

Surpassing the 100-day mark of the 119th Congress offers an opportunity to take stock of some of the steps Senate Republicans have taken to accomplish the goals Arkansans and Americans more broadly … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 4/20/25

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature completed the 2025 regular session after approving a balanced budget, increasing public school funding, making higher education more accessible and improving … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 4/20/25

A step in the right direction

The current federal permitting process hamstrings every corner of American life. Everything from gravel road repairs to simple agricultural maintenance and large-scale industrial projects are … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 4/20/25

Trump is playing hardball with China

You may have noticed there was a really good sale on stocks this week. Hope you were able to grab some bargains after the markets crashed on Tuesday and before they bounced back on Wednesday. The … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 4/14/25

All talked out

Someone told me that I need to be a better listener. I just can’t remember who. It’s not my fault that my siblings / coworkers / in-laws / chauffeur chatter like they’ve just … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 4/14/25

Spring has arrived in Washington

I can only imagine how President Trump would have handled the three rogue beavers who chopped down America’s beloved cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is … more

By TOM PURCELL | 4/14/25

You’re not one of those Easter experts, are you?

I suspect a lot of people are now smacking their foreheads and sputtering, “That’s what I should have given up for Lent – listening to experts!” Yes, regardless of what CNN or … more

By DANNY TYREE | 4/14/25

Acts of service across Arkansas

Americans, and certainly Arkansans, are no strangers to adversity. In our most challenging times, folks across Arkansas have always been courageous, shown sincere determination and grit, and come … more

From CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 4/13/25

Finding hope and resilience amid natural disasters

Extreme weather and natural disasters are familiar to Arkansans. We have lived through tornadoes, severe storms, flooding, wildfires and even earthquakes that damage property, change communities and … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 4/13/25