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Fort Smith, selected for F-16 and F-35 training center, is 'the ideal location,' Boozman asserts

By Christina Heath | Jun 7, 2021

The acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth has selected Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith for a long-term pilot training center of F-16 and F-35 fighter planes.

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Boozman ensures military chaplins who died serving the country are memorialized, 'proud to lead a bipartisan effort to honor them' he says

By Christina Heath | Jun 7, 2021

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) are leading an effort that allows for military chaplains who died while serving the nation to be memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Cotton introduces bipartisan legislation for those 'wounded in the service of our country'

By Christina Heath | Jun 6, 2021

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Springdale) recently helped to introduce legislation that would ensure wounded officers and families have immediate access to specialized facilities at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Arkansas Senators support drug discount program 'to provide care for those in underserved areas'

By Christina Heath | Apr 25, 2021

Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are in support of S.773, commonly known as the 340B Program, legislation that will allow for Arkansas hospitals to participate in a prescription drug discount program.

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AFMF CEO says Arkansas residents 'able to overcome' vaccine hesitation

By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021

As the much of the nation has or is preparing to get the COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination hesitancy is higher in the south, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) CEO said.

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Arkansas Rep. McCullough says SB 622 an attempt to 'realize these vulnerable groups'

By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 622 (SB 622) into law and it is causing much controversy as it referred to as "an alternative to a hate crimes bill."

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Urban League of Arkansas CEO is concerned about 'cookie-cutter legislation'

By Christina Heath | Apr 4, 2021

As Arkansas' 93 General Assembly Legislative session continues, Urban League of Arkansas CEO Scott Hamilton said most of the discussions about election laws and law enforcement task force legislation, like House Bill 1343, is "cookie-cutter legislation."

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Shepherd: Expect 'a lot more activity on the floor' for Arkansas legislative session

By Christina Heath | Apr 4, 2021

Arkansas Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd (R-El Dorado) said on day 67 of the Arkansas General Assembly Legislative session, only about half the bills in the house have been heard, and discussions about redistricting the state may need to be extended.

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Tooth Fairy Poll shows cash gifts at highest point in 23 years

By Christina Heath | Mar 4, 2021

An annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll shows that the average cash gift per tooth lost from the Tooth Fairy has reached a 23-year historical high with $4.70 per tooth.

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University of Arkansas report: Charter schools more cost-effective in seven U.S. cities

By Christina Heath | Feb 26, 2021

A new report from a research team at the University of Arkansas, which reviewed seven U.S. cities, stated that charter schools are more cost-effective and have a greater return-on-investment than public schools.

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Little Rock's Revolution acquires Jadcore, expands to Midwest market

By Christina Heath | Feb 26, 2021

Leading manufacturer of sustainable plastic solutions Revolution has announced its acquisition of Jadcore, a Terre Haute, Indiana company, which will expand Revolution's base to the Midwest while expanding its closed-looped manufacturing (CLM).