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A recent Reddit thread discusses the lack of heroes in modern society, but the truth is we have plenty of heroes. It’s true that in the Internet era, historic figures we once considered heroic …
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By TOM PURCELL
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1/2/22
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Another Christmas has come and gone. Once again we got excited about the glittering decorations and the music and the Santa cookies. But you know, the holiday is not very woke. I mean, why is Mrs. …
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By CHRISTINE FLOWERS
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1/2/22
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Yes, it’s that time again when I reminisce about the important events that have transpired over the past 12 months, like how in the world I grew so much ear hair in one year. My elders have …
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By JASE GRAVES
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1/2/22
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In an interview promoting his new movie “Being the Ricardos,” about the beloved sitcom “I Love Lucy,” writer-director Aaron Sorkin referred to Lucy’s “Friday …
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By PETER FUNT
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1/2/22
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Greetings, and Happy New Year!
2021 has been a fantastic year, and the wins that the Fourth District had this year wouldn't be possible without the help and hard work of many constituents. Thank …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas
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1/2/22
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When we hear the latest from Washington each day, it is easy to get distracted by the drama of disagreements. But what you don’t usually see on the news are the things we agree on, and the work …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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1/2/22
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As we close out another tough year, I’d like to praise the 3 million people who call Arkansas home. Arkansans always are the first to arrive, they give all they have, and they don’t leave …
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BY GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON
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1/2/22
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LITTLE ROCK — When the new year begins, the Arkansas Works program will have a new name and will operate under new rules. ARHOME is the new Medicaid program. Unlike the previous program, it …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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1/2/22
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Perhaps one reason I never get invited to New Year’s Eve parties is that I tend to overanalyze things.Take Baby New Year (a.k.a. “Bundle of White Male Joy”), for …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/2/22
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With the Biden administration focused on addressing climate change, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced plans for the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership …
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By Kayla Bergman, Center for Rural Affairs
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1/2/22
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LYONS, Neb. – As solar projects across the nation continue to expand, solar grazing has emerged as a valuable tool, according to a new fact sheet recently released by the Center for Rural …
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1/2/22
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Small businesses face challenges on a daily basis and the holiday season is no exception.With the stress that comes with the holiday season, some small business owners become vulnerable to predatory …
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By RAÚL ARCOS HAWKINS, business development specialist, Center for Rural Affairs
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1/2/22
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We recently celebrated the life of former Senator Bob Dole, an American hero who dedicated his life to serving others. He sacrificed his own safety and almost paid the ultimate price as an Army …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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12/26/21
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I distinctly remember what I ate for supper on Christmas Eve 50 years ago. Not the entrée perhaps, but certainly the vegetable. My mother served stewed potatoes (“potato slopters,” …
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By DANNY TYREE
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12/19/21
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The traffic light on Winkler Avenue was green, yet the Camaro in front of me hit the brakes. I managed to avoid him as he stopped short of the duck and her eight babies, who …
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By PETER FUNT
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12/19/21
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My daughter has a nice little house in a safe neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley. Until recently she never really had to worry about crime or her personal safety. But now suburban places like …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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12/19/21
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Inflation continues to dominate the headlines as November’s inflation rate is up 0.8%, bringing the total inflation increase to 6.8% this year, the highest in 40 years. Though the Biden …
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By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Arkansas' Fourth District
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12/19/21
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Arkansans are unfortunately all too familiar with the impact of Mother Nature and what it takes to rebuild after natural disasters. Now we face that undertaking again after a record-setting tornado …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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12/19/21
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Today I’d like to share the inspiring story of a dentist who recently moved back to Arkansas to open a dental clinic in the rural county where he grew up. The story of Giles Willis giving back …
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By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON
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12/19/21
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LITTLE ROCK – In large part because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the state Human Services Department has a backlog of applications for Medicaid. Not only has the pandemic has caused layoffs and …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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12/19/21
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