Newton County Times

Disrespecting pro-life Americans

The Biden Administration, in a continuation of its radical “abortion on demand” agenda, created a program to use federal tax dollars to fund abortion-related travel for service members … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas's Fourth District | 10/30/22

A Keystone catastrophe

When I was a kid, I’d sometimes cover my eyes or ears during scary movies. I did it again earlier this week, for as long as I could bear it.About the Pennsylvania Senate debate between John … more

By DICK POLMAN | 10/30/22

L.A.’s homeless problem is no joke

I just called our realtor.My wife and I just put our house in Los Angeles on the market.We’re selling everything except our washer and dryer.Then we’re going to buy a really nice tent and … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/30/22

There’s no greater issue than abortion

James Carville once quipped: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Although most of us care about things like crime, religious freedom, jobs and the ability of our elected officials to speak … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 10/30/22

Early voting or squirrely voting?

I’m proud of my son Gideon for doing his civic duty and casting a vote for the first time.(This comes mere months after he did his civic duty and signed up for Selective Service. And, would you … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/30/22

Halloween is for kids, isn’t it?

It’s a question worth asking in these nutty times: how old is too old to trick-or-treat?On the question-and-answer website Quora, some people ask if the age of 12 is a good time to hang up the … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/30/22

Rooting for my baseball heroes

It was one of the most awesome experiences of my childhood.It happened 50 years ago on an overcast day in Pittsburgh on Sept. 30, 1972.My Little League team had cheap-seat tickets in right field in … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/23/22

Does Halloween candy trivia drive you crazy?

Perhaps it’s partly because my mother owns a huge antique desk from Milky Way Farm (the former estate of Franklin C. Mars, founder of Mars Candies), but I pay keen attention to the annual … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/23/22

Democrats shouldn’t feel good about the midterms

There is a definite “whistling past the graveyard” vibe in the air surrounding the Nov. 8 Congressional midterm election.The pursed lips belong to the Democratic Party leadership, … more

By CARL GOLDEN | 10/23/22

Don’t let the politicians make our health care worse

America used to have the best healthcare system in the world. It may still be, but it’s getting harder to deal with.Politicians promising to bring costs down typically hit on … more

By PETER ROFF | 10/23/22

My father’s ‘letter to the future’ has arrived

This week I dug up an amazing – and scary – radio commentary my father delivered on Sept. 1, 1976.It was one of about 600 weekly nationally syndicated commentaries he wrote on yellow … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 10/23/22

Energy prices are crushing businesses

This week, President Joe Biden announced he is releasing 15 million additional barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in an attempt to artificially lower gas prices in time for the … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN | 10/23/22

Reuniting loved ones

U.S. Army Private John Cooper bravely served in uniform, defending our freedom as a crew member of an M4 Sherman tank fighting German forces. While engaged with the enemy on March 7, 1945, his tanker … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/23/22

Arkansas’s historic economic growth

Today I would like to talk about a priority I’ve had since taking office in 2015. Job creation is critical to our economic growth and our future as a state.When I was elected, there were 1.2 … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/23/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – Legislators have begun budget hearings in preparation for the 2023 regular session.Members of the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Council will review in detail all … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 10/23/22

Answering Arkansans

I hear from Arkansans every day about issues impacting their lives. During meetings around the state and in the nation’s capital, as well as through phone calls, emails and letters to my … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 10/20/22

Our wild debt party is over

Gosh, I hate debt.I’ve been in and out of debt from time to time. When I was younger I took out a car loan for a nice set of wheels that I really couldn’t afford.I borrowed money I … more

By TOM PURCELL | 10/16/22

Have you hugged an etiquette expert lately?

“Were you raised in a barn?”I never had the legendary Mrs. Montgomery as a teacher; but she was a senior class adviser and I needed her input on a school program script, so I made the … more

By DANNY TYREE | 10/16/22

Current policies are robbing workers

Last week, I hosted my annual agriculture tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District; traveling from Ozark to Hope, and many places in between. I always look forward to this week because I can spend … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth district of Arkansas | 10/16/22

Biden’s proposed marijuana policy

I would like to talk about the recently proposed policies on marijuana from the Biden administration, and why the administration’s proposal is not the best approach for Arkansas and our … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 10/16/22