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Going beyond serving and protecting

Today I am going to tell the story of an Arkansas State Trooper who put his own safety at risk to serve and protect a driver through a good deed that a Weather Channel reporter videotaped and posted … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 7/10/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The governor announced that he would call the legislature into special session on August 8 to consider income tax cuts that would save Arkansas families and businesses almost $700 … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 7/10/22

An extra special Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, Americans all across the nation will come together to celebrate the magnificent land we call home, our hard won freedoms, and our history that has led us to become the greatest … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTERMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 7/8/22

Congressional Award: Recognizing tomorrow’s leaders

If you’re like me, there were few days on the calendar that I looked forward to more than the last day of school when I was young. As a parent, I understand how challenging the summer months … more

By US SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 7/8/22

Independence Day at Arkansas State Parks

Today I’d like to talk about the Fourth of July, or Independence Day, in Arkansas, the state with enough lakes, rivers, hiking trails, and outdoor festivals to accommodate 3 million Arkansans … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 7/8/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently in order to have an initial report ready for the governor and legislators by August 1. The commission has been charged … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 7/8/22

Summer bike hikes a relic of the past

Sitting in my home office I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late June, which used to be peak bike-hiking season for kids … more

By TOM PURCELL | 6/26/22

Do Gallup Poll respondents have a prayer?

You’ve probably seen the screaming headlines about a Gallup survey revealing that Americans’ belief in God has hit an all-time low. I’m not here to quibble with the atheists, … more

By DANNY TYREE | 6/26/22

Let’s declare our independence from foreign drug supply chains

While Americans prepare to gather for Independence Day on July 4, there is a silent crisis that threatens the quality of life for every American. Since the start of COVID-19, increasing attention has … more

Let’s declare our independence from foreign drug supply chains By MATT MACKOWIAK | 6/26/22

January 6 public hearings aren’t changing minds

As the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U. S. Capitol heads into its final public hearings phase, early indications are that – despite compelling testimony … more

By CARL GOLDEN | 6/26/22

Persecution of Christians goes unabated

watched one of my favorite movies the other night, “Quo Vadis.” Despite the cheesy costumes and over the top acting, it has important historical value, in that it describes a critical but … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 6/26/22

What my father wants most

My dad isn’t doing so well. His wife of 65 years and six kids could be doing better, too. He’ll be 89 in July and his body is showing its age. His legs don’t work so well due to … more

By TOM PURCELL | 6/19/22

Should ‘eyes up here’ be enforced?

“Did you know that your rear passenger tire is a little underinflated?” I harbor a grudging appreciation for a potentially life-saving hint like that. I mean, it makes me feel like an … more

By DANNY TYREE | 6/19/22

Stranger things in my daughter’s bedroom

A few days ago, my wife and I joined some friends for a gathering during a few rare hours when we weren’t busy hauling a teenager to some kind of expensive activity or hosting an entire herd of … more

By JASE GRAVES | 6/19/22

Senate delivers help to veterans living with the toxic wounds of war

I’ve been honored to serve on the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees to help craft policies fulfilling the promise we made to men and women who served in our nation’s … more

By SEN. JOHN BOOZMAN | 6/19/22

Strengthening Arkansas’s relationship with Israel

I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Israel Innovation Authority this week, and today I’d like to talk about what this means to Arkansas. On Tuesday, my economic development team … more

By GOV. ASA HUTCHINSON | 6/19/22

State Capitol Week in Review

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas School Safety Commission has been set up again to update measures to protect students while they are in school. The governor issued an executive order to reinstate … more

From SEN. BREANNE DAVIS | 6/19/22

Stopping future school shootings starts at home

Why is it that whenever we dig into the details of a mass shooting we wind up finding nothing but screw ups? Police, schools, mental health officials, parents – they’ve all messed up in … more

By MICHAEL REAGAN | 6/13/22

Condemn the nihilism of abortion-rights activists

They’re fire-bombing pro-life pregnancy clinics. They’re defacing churches. They’re disrupting pro-life marches with threats of violence. And this is their reasoning: “If … more

By CHRISTINE FLOWERS | 6/13/22

Bring security back to education

Our country was horrified by the evil acts perpetrated in Uvalde, TX, that stole the lives of 19 children and two adults. Americans are rightfully asking the question, “what can we do to ensure … more

By CONG. BRUCE WESTEMAN Fourth District of Arkansas | 6/13/22