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Across the country, lawmakers are gathering in their respective state capitols and Washington, D.C. to begin another year of debating and passing legislation. The democratic process is something …
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By JILLIAN LINSTER, interim policy director, Center for Rural Affairs
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1/14/24
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Since 2010, the United States has recognized January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a designated observance designed to bring awareness to human trafficking and the victims impacted …
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REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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1/14/24
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LITTLE ROCK — The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding. Lawmakers conduct the thorough review every two years, with the …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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1/14/24
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Talk Business & Politics published "Arkansas is Taking off," an op-ed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders reflecting on her one-year in office: 100 million. 800 new jobs. Dassault Falcon’s …
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By GOV. SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS
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1/14/24
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I heard there was another Republican presidential debate this week. I didn’t watch it – I’ve suffered enough, thanks. I don’t care how few political masochists tuned in to CNN …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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1/14/24
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Without much fanfare (okay, I did write and voice a radio commercial noting the milestone), I recently marked 25 years of my “day job” working for a farmers cooperative. I realize lots of …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/14/24
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I forgot what it was like to experience a good old common cold. Prior to covid, you see, the cold-getting experience went like this: I’d wake with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat and my only …
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By TOM PURCELL
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1/14/24
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Following months of wrangling over strategy, direction and messaging, President Biden’s campaign brain trust has seemingly settled on a re-election theme – if former President Trump …
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By CARL GOLDEN
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1/14/24
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Let’s talk about Claudine Gay, the first Black person and just the second woman to serve as Harvard University’s president, who resigned after months of turmoil. Many on the conservative …
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By ELWOOD WATSON
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1/14/24
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Over the holidays, the crisis at the southern border continued to surge, sending thousands of illegal immigrants and deadly drugs into our communities. In December, we saw the most encounters at the …
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By REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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1/7/24
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A few days ago, during one of those rare occasions when our whole family was together and my three semi-grown daughters weren’t nursing an iPhone while wearing universe-canceling headphones, my …
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By JASE GRAVES
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1/7/24
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It’s a brand new year. But it’s beginning to feel like I’m stuck in the movie “Groundhog Day.” Nothing ever seems to change. We still have two bloody wars, a border …
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By MICHAEL REAGAN
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1/7/24
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Democrats have entered the hand-wringing phase of the election season, fretting about Joe Biden and poised to leap from their windows. But everyone needs to chill. I foresee many reasons why Uncle …
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By DICK POLMAN
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1/7/24
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Oh, for simpler times with fewer adult responsibilities and fewer high-tech distractions! Then I might manage to finish reading two excellent autobiographies (Henry Winkler’s “Being …
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By DANNY TYREE
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1/7/24
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Cyber attacks will be significantly worse in 2024 for anyone who uses a digital device. Yet few are aware of, or prepared for, the threats they face — or how their poor cybersecurity skills are …
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By TOM PURCELL
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1/7/24
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With continuously rising costs for everyday essentials, hardworking Arkansans are stretched thin. When incomes run out, sometimes days or weeks before the next paycheck, it creates some difficult …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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1/7/24
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WASHINGTON — In 2023, FEMA led crucial engagements to strengthen readiness and adaptation within the global crisis management community. FEMA’s landmark year of international cooperation …
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1/6/24
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LITTLE ROCK – Numerous state laws will take effect in 2024, including tax reductions that will save Arkansas families and businesses about $250 million a year. During a September special …
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From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS
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12/31/23
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I was recently asked to summarize 2023 in one word; I had to take a moment to consider the complexities and challenges we faced this year. Initially, I said, “complicated,” but I …
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By REP. BRUCE WESTERMAN
Arkansas's Fourth District
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12/31/23
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The last time Joe Brindley saw his big brother, Kenyon, was in 1941. The younger Brindley recalled Kenyon’s generosity at leaving his siblings his uneaten piece of lemon pie before heading back …
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By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN
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12/31/23
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