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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 »

Join me in celebrating Great Outdoors Month By: French Hill As a lifelong outdoorsman living in the Natural State, I wanted to recognize June as Great Outdoors Month. Arkansas is filled with exceptional wild, natural spots that remind us to explore our nation’s abundant wildlife refuges, parks, and natural beauty. Whether… Read more »

SEC’s climate disclosure mandates cause concern for Hill, GOP colleagues by: Ripon Advance News Services One-size-fits-all, uniform mandates instituted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would be “deeply misguided” for an issue as complex as climate change, according to U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and 22 of his… Read more »

Aims on infrastructure touted by Rachel Herzog Arkansas’ two U.S. senators tentatively expressed support for a Republican-backed alternative to the White House’s infrastructure spending proposal Tuesday. The latest version of President Joe Biden’s plan calls for spending $1.7 trillion; the counteroffer from Sen. Shelley… Read more »

Five Military Academy appointees honored Saturday at MacArthur Museum event Congressman French Hill joined families in honoring this year’s 2nd District Military Academy appointees. The send-off took place at the MacArthur Military Museum. Five 2nd District residents are headed to the various academies: • Nolan J. Turner… Read more »

The U.S. Needs a Digital Dollar to Counter China’s Threat, Lawmaker Says By Daren Fonda Some lawmakers in Congress view China's new digital currency as a growing threat to the dollar, and they’re urging the Federal Reserve to get moving on a digital dollar. A bipartisan bill introduced in the House in late May, dubbed the 21st… Read more »

Fallen soldiers honored at North Little Rock event by Lara Farrar Memorial Day services resumed in person this year as dozens gathered Monday at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery to honor those who lost their lives fighting in wars. Last year, many Memorial Day services to honor fallen soldiers were held virtually across the… Read more »

Arkansas' U.S. Senators talk infrastructure for the state by Brett Rains Senators Boozman and Cotton say they're ready to negotiate on infrastructure spending but won't agree to what the president is proposing. Read more »