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Project To Improve U.S. 67 From Little Rock To Jonesboro Gets Federal Funding 07/07/2020 KUAR The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be awarded $40 million to reconstruct and improve two sections of US 67 northeast of Little Rock. U.S. Senators John Boozman, Tom Cotton, along with U.S. Reps Rick Crawford and French Hill announced the project on Tuesday. The project will… Read more »

DRA announces $2 million investment to strengthen Arkansas’s transportation infrastructure KARK 07/06/2020 CLARKSDALE, Miss. (News Release) – Today, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced a $2 million investment to support transportation infrastructure improvements at the Port of Little Rock.   The Port of Little Rock is the largest industrial hub in central Arkansas… Read more »

Case count weighs on GOP gathering; Arkansans unsure they’ll make trip Arkansas Democrat Gazette 07/06/2020 WASHINGTON -- As the number of covid-19 cases soars, Arkansas Republican leaders are still deciding whether to attend next month's presidential nominating convention. Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who was supposed to lead the Arkansas delegation, indicated Sunday the trip is not his… Read more »

Groundbreaking held to announce public infrastructure improvements at the Port of Little Rock 07/06/2020 FOX 16 News Over $11 million in new public infrastructure will help bring two new industries to the port LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News Release) – Local, state and federal leaders gathered today for a groundbreaking ceremony on new transportation infrastructure at the Port of… Read more »

Experts fear spike in Arkansas evictions looming 06/04/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette The number of evictions filed in Arkansas courts jumped by more than 100 in June, warning of a likely spike at this month's end when a provision setting federal protections for renters expires. More evictions for nonpayment of rent also seem to be related to the covid-19 pandemic, experts and… Read more »

Economy healing, House told by Mnuchin, Powell 07/01/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy is regaining strength after this year's sharp, coronavirus-related downturn, but significant challenges remain, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers Tuesday. Appearing before the House Financial Services… Read more »

U.S. Reps Call for Reimbursements for Treatment in Place 07/01/2020 EMS World Today, Rep. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Rep. French Hill (AR-02), and Rep. John Larson (CT-01) led a bipartisan letter seeking fair reimbursements for firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and other medical first responders. Firefighters and EMS… Read more »

PPP application deadline should be extended and fixes made to program to keep recovery going BY REP. FRENCH HILL (R-ARK.) AND DARRIN WILLIAMS The Hill 06/29/2020 The CARES Act created the extremely successful Paycheck Protection Program which has helped small businesses maintain payroll during these challenging times. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON NOTEBOOK: Cotton put on list as ’24 contender | Hill recognizes mentor Hebert | Boozman calls for flexibility in WIC 06/28/2020 Arkansas Democrat Gazette WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is one of the leading contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, The Washington Post prognosticators said Friday. The lawmaker from Dardanelle tied for second… Read more »

What Recent Developments in the Fintech Space Mean for Our Future 06/28/2020 Coin Telegraph There have been several significant movements forward for digital assets, and there are more to come. Here’s what to keep an eye on. The fintech industry has been changing rapidly. Digital assets, distributed ledger technology and central bank digital currencies are gaining momentum.… Read more »