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Afterschool programs are critical to ensuring the success of our youth. Young people are deserving of the attention, time, and resources they need to be successful. Without the support and commitment of their communities, their futures are in jeopardy. That’s why I’m thankful for the work of organizations like Afterschool Alliance that has a branch located here in Arkansas, whose goal is… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after signing onto the Fair Hospital Payments Act: “I signed onto this bill to keep the best medical professionals in Arkansas and make sure that Arkansans are receiving the best health care possible and to correct a disparity that is harming Arkansans. For too long, the Medicare reimbursement rate for… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/30/u-s-justices-refuse-to-hear-abortion-ca/?f=news-arkansas By Linda Satter The U.S. Supreme Court's refusal Tuesday to hear a dispute over a 2015 Arkansas law effectively puts an immediate end to pill-induced abortions statewide. It also gives Arkansas the distinction of being the first state in the country to, in essence, ban… Read more »

http://http//www.kark.com/news/politics/supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-ar-law-restricting-medication-abortion/1205895267 By: Pete Williams WASHINGTON (NBC News) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to consider whether a controversial Arkansas law restricting access to medication abortions unconstitutionally burdens a woman's access to abortion services. By rejecting… Read more »

Little Rock, Arkansas – Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to an Arkansas abortion law that restricts medication-induced abortions: “I commend the Supreme Court today and stand with the people of Arkansas who have spoken through the legislature in support of the pro-life cause and have stated their desire… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/27/lr-native-enderlin-wins-georgia-race-fo/?f=news-arkansas By Frank Lockwood Arkansans traveled to Washington, D.C., for last week's Economic Equality Caucus. Patty Barker of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and Tracey Barnett, a professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, participated in a session titled, "Hunger… Read more »

http://http//www.arkansasonline.com/news/2018/may/27/jerry-wayne-hood-20180527-1/ By Sean Clancy On the back wall of Jerry's Barber Shop in the Heights, among the pictures of politicians and framed newspaper and magazine stories, is a black-and-white photo of a man and a young boy. The man is Artie Hood. The boy is his 5-year-old son, Jerry. They're standing in front of the… Read more »

http://http//harrisondaily.com/news/rattlesnake-ridge-becomes-rd-natural-area/article_6519b450-605a-11e8-8bba-cb256e00acf4.html Visitors to Pinnacle Mountain State Park probably have noticed Rattlesnake Ridge, which divides the Maumelle River and Little Maumelle River watersheds. As the state’s 73rd natural area, dedicated May 2, its 373 acres will provide a playground for outdoor… Read more »

http://https//www.thv11.com/article/features/searcy-high-band-heads-to-washington-for-memorial-day-parade/91-558090931 Author: Michael Aaron SEARCY, Ark. (KTHV) - On Monday, May 28 the Searcy High School band will march in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. The group of more than 200 students, parents and chaperones embarked on a 20-hour bus ride Thursday, May… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after voting for the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support Arkansas and American service members: “I was proud to cast my support for our service members and families across the globe, including the airmen and airwomen of Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) and the Arkansas Guardsmen… Read more »