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Congressman introduces bill to boost U.S. production of medical supplies KARK 04/07/2020 The coronavirus crisis has shown members of Congress how critical medical and pharmaceutical supply chains are to the country’s national security. Rep. French Hill, R-AR, said Americans have been caught off guard by recent problems with these networks. “We need to not ever have that… Read more »

Congressman introduces bill to boost U.S. production of medical supplies WKRN 04/06/2020 The coronavirus crisis has shown members of Congress how critical medical and pharmaceutical supply chains are to the country’s national security. Rep. French Hill, R-AR, said Americans have been caught off guard by recent problems with these networks. “We need to not ever have that… Read more »

Gears turn to infuse cash into state's small businesses Arkansas Democrat Gazette 04/05/2020 Small businesses in Arkansas now have access to loans of as much as $10 million to help them stay afloat and keep workers employed during the coronavirus pandemic. Repayment is completely forgiven — both principal and interest — for the portion of the loan used to pay employees and cover… Read more »

Arkansas' toll climbs to 14; no shutdown directive from U.S., Hutchinson points out Arkansas Democrat Gazette 04/04/2020 Two more Arkansans died of the coronavirus on Friday as Gov. Asa Hutchinson responded to comments from the federal government's top infectious-disease expert a day earlier suggesting that all states should have stay-at-home orders in place. The state's death… Read more »

Texarkana gets coronavirus assistance from HUD Texarkana Gazette 4/3/2020 The city is getting $165,006 in federal funds to help facilitate its coronavirus response — with more to come. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. In total, Arkansas municipalities were awarded more than $23 million… Read more »

Stimulus checks: Your questions answered KATV 04/03/2020 Congressman French Hill sat down with Channel 7's Elicia Dover to answer some of the common questions his office has been receiving about stimulus checks. Checks are expected to go out within the next two weeks. He gives detailed answers to many of your questions like how you'll receive your money and who is eligible. Here… Read more »

HUD awards over $23.6 million in coronavirus aid to Arkansas Pine Bluff Commercial 4/2/2020 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $23.6 million to several Arkansas municipalities — including Pine Bluff — as well as the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), to help facilitate the coronavirus response. U.S. Sens. John Boozman… Read more »

Congressional Delegration Announces $23.6M in HUD Assistance During COVID-19 KASU 04/02/2020 WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for awarding federal funds to municipalities across Arkansas, as well as the… Read more »

$1.25B awaited for virus fight in Arkansas; governor sets panel to oversee funds as state cases top 500 Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/31/2020 Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday that he expects Arkansas to receive $1.25 billion from the coronavirus aid legislation passed by Congress last week for needs such as adding hospital capacity and buying ventilators and protective medical… Read more »

Arkansas businesses can begin applying for no-interest loans Arkansas Democrat Gazette 3/31/2020 Small businesses can begin applying now for up to $7 million in zero-interest loans under an initiative the governor started to help companies navigate the challenging economy. Arkansas bankers and small businesses, meanwhile, are beginning to evaluate the $2 trillion federal… Read more »