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Arkansas officials offer thoughts on the passing of President George H.W. Bush By Roby Brock The nation’s 41st president died late Friday (Nov. 30) at the age of 94 after a series of health complications. George Herbert Walker (H.W.) Bush was elected president in 1988 and served one term. He was vice-president for two terms under his predecessor, President Ronald Reagan. He was… Read more »

Arkansas political delegation reacts to passing of former President George H.W. Bush By KATV President Clinton and Secretary Clinton Hillary and I mourn the passing of President George H.W. Bush, and give thanks for his great long life of service, love, and friendship. I will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed. From the moment I met him as a young governor… Read more »

Nabholz honors veterans who worked with company By Jeanette Anderton Nabholz Corporation in Conway recognized its employees who have served in the military and unveiled a Wall of Honor in front of a packed crowd Monday. CEO Greg Williams said it was more of an undertaking than he had expected. “It’s been quite the project,” he said of trying to find every employee who… Read more »

KBRA’s Key Takeaways from its Inaugural Bank Symposium By Business wire NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a research report on key takeaways from its inaugural Community and Regional Bank Symposium, held recently at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC. The risk of change was very much in the air despite continued economic expansion and record… Read more »

Arkansas lawmakers ask small business administration to maintain vital programme for family poultry farms By The Poultry Site 21 November 2018 - US Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with US Representatives Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman pressed the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to reverse a proposed rule that would harm Arkansas… Read more »

House advances Hill’s bipartisan bill to increase size of Arkansas wilderness area By Ripon Advance The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 13 passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) to add more acreage to his home state’s federally protected wilderness area. The Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act, H.R. 5636, which Rep. Hill introduced on April… Read more »

House OKs bill to add to Flatside By Frank Lockwood WASHINGTON -- A bill expanding Arkansas' Flatside Wilderness sailed through the U.S. House of Representatives on a voice vote Tuesday, garnering bipartisan support. The legislation's sponsor, U.S. Rep. French Hill of Little Rock, said he's hopeful the measure will eventually be signed into law by President Donald Trump. The… Read more »

California Rep. Kevin McCarthy tapped to lead House Republicans By Sarah Wire California Rep. Kevin McCarthy will lead Republicans in the House minority in the next Congress, defeating a challenge Wednesday from his right for the job. Securing the minority leader spot puts the Bakersfield Republican in a prime position to become House speaker if Republicans regain control of the… Read more »

CHS EAST student wins Congressional App Challenge By Jennifer Fleming The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a public effort to encourage kids to learn how to code through annual district-wide competitions hosted by Members of Congress for their district. The CAC is designed to engage student creativity and encourage their participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math… Read more »

Veterans Urge Congress to Pass Wilderness Bills This Year By Pew Trust Flatside Wilderness Enhancement Act (H.R. 5636)   The Flatside Wilderness in Perry County, Arkansas, preserves habitat for wild turkeys, black bears, and other wildlife in an area close to Hot Springs and Little Rock, offering urban residents access to dense, untouched forests and cool, clear waters.… Read more »