OPINION | FRENCH HILL AND KIRK LANE: Fight addiction
By: French Hill
We have heard too many tragic stories from families who have lost loved ones due to the opioid crisis across Arkansas, including a mother whose son was a graduate of Parkview Magnet High School in Little Rock and attended UALR who lost his battle with addiction to a fentanyl-laced overdose at the age of 31, or from… Read more »
Cong. Hill urges Arkansas residents to get vaccine; stop rising cases & hospitalizations
By: Shelli Poole
Congressman French Hill released a bulletin Monday night urging constituents to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
“I encourage all Arkansans who are not currently vaccinated for COVID-19 to consult with their doctor about… Read more »
McCarthy Unveils Republican Task Forces, Announces Leaders and Members
Washington, D.C.-- Today, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) formally announced the members of the Republican Task Forces, seven issue-specific task forces designed to identify and develop policy solutions to the issues facing the American… Read more »
Little Rock, AR -- Ranking Member on the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Monetary Policy, and International Financial Institutions, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) spoke out in the June 26th issue of The Saline Courier on passport renewal and how his office is helping central Arkansans.
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Washington, D.C.-- Last Friday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Jonathan Ferro on Bloomberg Surveillance where he discussed President Biden's new infrastructure deal, stress tests for banks, and the future of America's economy.
To watch the full interview with Rep. Hill and Jonathan Ferro, click HERE or on the image below.
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Passport applications see surge, turn-around time extends to 3 months
By: Jordan Howington
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As we continue to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are beginning to feel more comfortable making travel plans, which has many travelers realizing that they need a new passport.
"I want to go to… Read more »
French Hill: A great honor
By: Rep. French Hill
It was my honor earlier this month to celebrate the young Arkansans who join the class of 2025 at United States service academies. Each year, I host my Service Academy Send Off for the friends and families of these exceptional students and citizens, and this year, I celebrated four cadets and midshipmen and congratulated recent West Point… Read more »
State announces series of moves on recreation, conservation
By: Rachel Herzog
Arkansas officials on Monday announced the purchase of about 450 acres of land in Pulaski County for conservation and recreational use, as well as an agreement to put the Lake Sylvia Recreation Area and Camp Ouachita under the state parks system.
Gov.… Read more »
Lawmakers to Press Biden Administration on Americans Held Hostage Overseas
By Courtney McBride
WASHINGTON—A pair of lawmakers has formed a working group in Congress to bolster U.S. government efforts to aid Americans held hostage or unlawfully detained abroad.
Set to launch Thursday, the Congressional Task Force on American… Read more »
Digital dollar backers say privacy, trust give US edge over China
By Caitlin Reilly
In another example of China driving Congress’ agenda, a House task force will on Tuesday hold its second hearing in two weeks on a U.S. digital dollar, a technology that some lawmakers see as essential if the U.S. is to maintain its global… Read more »
