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 »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Yesterday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) testified before the Republican China Task Force about a growing threat to America’s supply chain and his bill, the Securing Americas Vaccines for Emergencies Act, or SAVE Act.
"When I saw the coronavirus spread through the United States in early March, I recognized the need for crucial legislation to amend the… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C. — Yesterday, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) congratulated the House of Representatives on extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
"I congratulate the House on concurring with the Senate on extending the PPP program date until August 8th. This will help small businesses all over our country."
Watch Rep. Hill’s remarks HERE or by clicking on the… Read more »
Washington, D.C — This week, in The Hill, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Darrin Williams, CEO of Southern Bancorp, an Arkansas-based CDFI penned an op-ed about how economic recovery in Arkansas across the country could be encouraged with the extension as well as modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
"The deadline to apply for PPP loans is Tuesday, but many… 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 »
Washington D.C. —Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) following the Senate’s lead yesterday. Rep.… 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 »
Little Rock, Ark. — This week, in Talk Business and Politics, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) penned an op-ed about the important role that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has played keeping central Arkansas businesses afloat and providing Arkansas families with needed income during the COVID-19 crisis.
"Since Congress passed the CARES Act and created the PPP in March, over 40,000… Read more »
Little Rock, Ark. — Recently, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) joined Michael Thorning and Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) on the Bipartisan Policy Center Action's Podcast, Under the Dome to discuss the educational, economic, and cultural importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in central Arkansas, the pride that Arkansans have for Little Rock Central High… Read more »
