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It’s a good thing Donald Trump doesn’t own one of the Super Bowl teams. If he did, people would already be rioting in the streets of Las Vegas, demanding that the NFL call off next …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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2/11/24
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Several years ago, Taylor Swift was far from the femme fatale some members of the MAGA far right now consider her to be. Many conservatives used to revere Swift. In 2015, Republican lawmakers invited …
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By ELWOOD WATSON
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2/11/24
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What an amazing coincidence! Two days after Apple released its much-ballyhooed Vision Pro contraption, Joni Mitchell gave her first Grammy Awards performance. It’s a coincidence because someday …
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By DANNY TYREE
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2/11/24
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I’m in hiding again, as I always am this time of the year. We’re in the thick of Girl Scout Cookie season, after all, and I’m on my winter diet. I’m easy prey for the young, …
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By TOM PURCELL
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2/11/24
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LITTLE ROCK – The state Division of Children and Family Services has intensified preventative services in troubled families, and managed to lower the number of children in foster homes. Over …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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2/11/24
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Navigating health care for individuals with a disability or a chronic illness can be difficult; the federal government should not create barriers or make it more difficult than it already is. This …
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By REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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2/11/24
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We can be proud of the contributions of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to feed and clothe the world. The Natural State is a major exporter of rice, soybeans, cotton and poultry. Agriculture accounts …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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2/11/24
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LITTLE ROCK — The families of about 20,000 elementary students will soon be notified that they are eligible for a $500 grant to pay for tutors to help their children learn to read at grade …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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2/4/24
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You had a great 100-year run, AM radio, and your demise is breaking my heart. According to the Wall Street Journal, carmakers such as Tesla, Volvo and BMW are no longer providing AM radios in their …
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By TOM PURCELL
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2/4/24
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The movie “Back to the Future Part II” famously predicted we would be driving flying cars by 2015. We’re still driving on roads, but there is no question the automobile industry is …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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2/4/24
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The inflationary spiral that drove prices up during the first years of the Biden administration has ended. That’s the good news. The bad news is we’re still paying more for too many …
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By PETER ROFF
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1/29/24
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In the last census, more than half of Arkansas’s 75 counties lost population. That trend continues nationwide. In addition to shifting demographics, rural America faces other challenges …
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From US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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1/28/24
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The city of Toronto is in the news for outlawing sled and toboggan riding on 45 of its hillsides.
According to the Toronto Star, the ban has sparked a robust debate about how far government …
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By Tom Purcell
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1/28/24
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Public education stands as the primary expenditure within state government. This month, the House and Senate Education Committees began working on the Educational Adequacy Study. This study will …
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From Rep. STEVEN WALKER
28th District
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1/28/24
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LITTLE ROCK – A group of physicians and nurses conducted an in-depth study of the deaths of pregnant women in Arkansas and submitted their recommendations to the Legislative Council. They …
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From Senator Breanne Davis
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1/28/24
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Nearly 99% of our nation’s farms and ranches and over 95% of our nation’s small businesses are owned and operated by individuals and families. Family-owned businesses and family farms …
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Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04)
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1/28/24
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Crop insurance provides a safety net for farmers, protecting their operations from loss due to natural perils such as drought, frost, excess moisture, pest infestations, or disease. While essential …
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By KELSEY WILLARDSON
Policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs
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1/28/24
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Our belated and weak response to the missile attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea by Houthi militants has been embarrassing. But that’s what happens when there’s no strong leader in …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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1/28/24
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Are truancy officers about to get help in fighting absenteeism? According to the New York Post, the Ohio legislature is considering a bipartisan pilot program that would make cash transfers to select …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/28/24
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As a conservative father of four and a Christian, I hold deep convictions about the value of life. When I was elected to serve Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District in Congress, I swore to …
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By REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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1/21/24
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