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The 119th Congress is officially underway and we have a big agenda to tackle to help Arkansas and the rest of our country succeed. In the U.S. Senate, new Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has laid …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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1/19/25
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To many, forestry is simply viewed as the trees planted in someone’s backyard, shade during an outdoor activity, or nature’s greatest indicator of the changing of the seasons. But for …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas' 4th District
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1/19/25
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Now that I’ve recovered from my yearly disappointment in not having a white Christmas in East Texas (unless you count the massive accumulation of almond bark I ate), the time of year has …
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By JASE GRAVES
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1/19/25
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There’s nothing artificial about the controversy that’s growing among homeowners, educators, doctors and sports administrators over fake grass. The artificial turf market is projected to …
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By PETER FUNT
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1/19/25
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Felines and I are not exactly the best of chums. Dogs I understand. We are on the same wavelength. Give me any creature with half a brain cell and I’ll make friends with it. It knows I’ve …
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By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER
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1/19/25
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“It’s the goin’ thing!” That’s the phrase my late mother merrily exclaimed every time she got the opportunity to inform me of some quasi-trend she had discovered via …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/19/25
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I can’t believe Denzel Washington hasn’t played one particular early civil rights hero in a movie yet. I also can’t believe how few people know about this unknown hero’s …
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By TOM PURCELL
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1/19/25
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The Arkansas General Assembly will convene for the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13. The first day of the session will include the swearing-in of all members and the formal election of the …
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STATE REP. STEVEN WALKER
28th District
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1/15/25
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Our nation’s ports, harbors and inland waterways are critical both for transportation and economic growth. They support industries, create jobs and promote commerce. For Arkansas, they serve as …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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1/12/25
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After four years of countless blows to American energy production, the Biden administration has once again proven that they have no interest in putting our country and our national security first. A …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Fourth District of Arkansas
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1/12/25
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LITTLE ROCK – The timing could not have been better for the good news Arkansas just received. A $17 million federal grant to improve maternal health care was formally announced a few days …
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From SEN. BRYAN B. KING
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1/12/25
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Rural communities are seeing a boom in renewable energy development. Whether it’s wind energy or solar energy, communities reap the benefits from increased tax revenues, new job creation, and …
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By MALLORY TOPE
Center for Rural Affairs
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1/12/25
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In 2007 the farmers cooperative for which I work relocated its maintenance shop from the back lot to a building with actual road frontage. As editor of the company newsletter, I couldn’t resist …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/12/25
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I love the snow. I love how it forces us to slow down and take pause. I especially love how a good snowfall puts Washington, D.C. into panic mode, as it has again this week, causing federal office …
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By TOM PURCELL
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1/12/25
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Maternal health will likely be a key focus of the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly as lawmakers work to address an ongoing challenge in our state. Addressing maternal health will …
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From REP. STEVEN WALKER
28th District
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1/6/25
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LITTLE ROCK – Anyone who commits a violent felony in 2025 will learn that Arkansas law has become much tougher on serious criminals. They will serve longer prison sentences, and many serious …
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From SEN. BRYAN B. KING
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1/5/25
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Serving friends and neighbors across the Fourth District of Arkansas in the halls of Congress through drafting and voting on legislation is a great honor, and certainly a major role that Members of …
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From CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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1/5/25
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As Mark Twain put it, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” It’s an effective and persuasive phrase to use when bolstering a weak position or casting …
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By SEN. BRYAN B. KING
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1/5/25
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Yes, it’s that time you’ve been waiting for all year, when I reveal my list of New Year’s resolutions that I likely won’t be able to keep beyond Valentine’s Day, which, …
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By JASE GRAVES
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1/5/25
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This week, my puny-armed friends and I decided to go rock climbing. If you’ve ever seen a billy goat skip nimbly up the Himalayas, you’ll understand where the difficulties lie. For …
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By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER
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1/5/25
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