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State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature officially adjourned the 2025 regular session on May 5, and is not scheduled to convene again until the 2026 fiscal session. The legislature will consider spending … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 5/11/25

My mother’s ultimatum

I’m 63 and still single, but my mother has never given up hope that she will get me married. “What about that nice young lady who cuts my hair?” “Ma,” I tell her, … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/11/25

Ever experience the job interview blues?

My son recently interviewed for an internship as part of his master’s degree program in engineering management. We’re still waiting for news, but it started me thinking about the whole … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/11/25

Common cents

What this country needs is not a good 5-cent cigar. What it needs is an anti-stupid pill. It would help make things so much clearer for so many Americans. For example, imagine you have spent the last … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 5/11/25

Rolling back regulation

Senate Republicans are hard at work to accomplish the goals we laid out over the last two years to help our nation get back on track. My colleagues and I are confirming nominees to ensure President … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/11/25

An interview with author Ken Kalfus on #Metoo And Social Media

I suppose I should add my voice to the chorus of stories about the convicted felon’s first 100 days, but I’d rather change the subject. Believe it or not, there’s other stuff going … more

By DICK POLMAN | 5/4/25

Not at home with apartment hunting

When I had to move apartments the first time, I screamed and cried and wrote yards of bad poetry. Now when I have to move, I handle it coolly and calmly, and seldom come out of it having written … more

By ALEXANDRA PASKHAVER | 5/4/25

We’ve let Vlad the Invader win in Ukraine

When is Vladimir Putin going to sit down and make peace with Ukraine? Don’t hold your breath. The United States – Donald Trump, really – has been pushing hard for a peace agreement … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 5/4/25

Ready for some plain truth about Mother’s Day?

For the sake of full disclosure, I helped pay for my college education by working summers at a local cosmetics factory. My wife later served as microbiologist at that same factory. (For the sake of … more

By DANNY TYREE | 5/4/25

The latest on money and happiness

Get this: money does make us happy, but within limits. A few decades ago, Richard A. Easterlin, a University of Southern California researcher, determined that increased wealth does not necessarily … more

By TOM PURCELL | 5/4/25

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Medicaid expansion program known as ARHOME must be renewed every five years, and earlier this year the Department of Human Services submitted a renewal application to … more

From SEN. BRYAN B. KING | 5/4/25

Inspiring the next generation of Natural State leaders, doers

As Arkansans, we are blessed our state is home to many talented, intelligent and capable young people who shine in a variety of ways. Many of our students thrive across academic, athletic, artistic … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 5/4/25

2025 education legislation

In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a series of impactful laws to improve education statewide, prioritizing students, teachers, and school communities. We began … more

From REP. STEVEN WALKER 27th District | 5/4/25

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