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Our national food supply is reliant on our farmlands, of which our country is blessed with a vast abundance. We have an obligation to protect our agricultural lands, the Americans who own them, and …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth Distri
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3/5/23
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I am constantly amazed by the heroism of the men and women who pursue a career in law enforcement. Every day, they put on their uniforms, leave their homes, and risk their lives to ensure the safety …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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2/26/23
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I spend a great deal of my time on the road when I’m home in Arkansas. As a firm believer that the best ideas come from the ground up, I make it a priority to stay in constant contact with …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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2/26/23
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The time is now for farmers and ranchers to apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) working lands conservation programs. Additional funding for programs—including the Conservation …
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By KALEE OLSON
Policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs
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2/26/23
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You may not be aware the most important election of 2023 will take place on April 4 in the hotly competitive swing state of Wisconsin. A primary earlier this week produced two finalists: liberal …
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By DICK POLMAN
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2/26/23
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Donald Trump and a lot of cameras flew into East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday. Yes, it was a typical Trump photo op. Yes, they were his MAGA people. The mostly white working-class town on the …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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2/26/23
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LITTLE ROCK – The Senate has approved legislation that makes the single largest investment in public education in Arkansas history. Senate Bill 294, the governor’s education package, has …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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2/26/23
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As he called for an end to the death penalty last week, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said the only words that matter. And they’re so important, they bear repeating here:
“The …
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By JOHN L. MICEK
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2/26/23
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I just heard about a local business losing a major customer over a trivial misunderstanding.
Most of us hate change and maintain loyalty to a brand or retailer through thick and thin. True, this …
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By DANNY TYREE
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2/26/23
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Let’s face it, when Fox News gives Democrat a B+, you know they really delivered an exceptional performance. That was the grade the rabidly right-wing media network gave President Biden on his …
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By ELWOOD WATSON
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2/19/23
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The most recent Real Clear Politics polling average finds nearly two-thirds of all Americans think the country is on the wrong track. Real wages are down for 22 straight months, inflation has people …
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By PETER ROFF
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2/19/23
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If you’re a current or former FFA member or know someone who has been positively affected by the organization, I hope you’ll join me this coming week, February 18-25, in celebrating …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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2/19/23
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The federal government can be difficult to maneuver, and it can be especially frustrating when trying to get help in a hurry. The good news is my staff and I here to help. We have been recognized for …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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2/19/23
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is changing the eligibility requirements for people who are enrolled in ARHOME, a category of Medicaid the program. Beginning next year they will have to work, volunteer …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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2/19/23
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Aside from occupying the White House itself, former president Donald Trump is exactly where he wants to be – at the center of the national political dialogue, a dominating media presence and a …
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By CARL GOLDEN
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2/12/23
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I’m sure that regular readers of this column think all I ever talk about, write about, ruminate on and care about is abortion.
Those who think I write too often about abortion tend to …
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By CHRISTINE FLOWERS
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2/12/23
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The State of the Union is usually a useless stale slog that turns healthy brain cells to mush.
Charlie Cook, the veteran Washington pundit, got it right some years ago when he said of the State …
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By DICK POLMAN
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2/12/23
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On a recent family vacation to New York City over the holidays, I brought home exactly one souvenir (I ate the others). While we were freezing our philtrums at the Bryant Park Winter Village Holiday …
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By JASE GRAVES
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2/12/23
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Who needs forensics and gunfire?
My wife and I have been catching up on episodes of “The Mysteries of Laura,” the 2014-2016 NBC series starring Debra Messing. Forget murders and …
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By DANNY TYREE
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2/12/23
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All my father ever wanted as a young man was to marry my mother and start a family — plans that were interrupted when he was drafted into the Army during the Korean conflict.
As he served in …
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By TOM PURCELL
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2/12/23
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