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News from May 2021

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$4.65 million grant to Northwest Arkansas National Airport is boon for 'vital connector and economic engine'

By Solange DeLisle | May 19, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Highfill a $4.65 million grant to replace aging concrete on the taxiway.

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'Nuclear energy should be a part of the plan': Hill responds to Environmental Advisory Justice Council

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2021

The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council recently stated their opposition to projects including nuclear and carbon energy capture projects, according to The Hill.

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Womack advances bill to provide veterans with 'transformational and life-saving' support animals

By Solange DeLisle | May 19, 2021

A bill aimed at providing veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder better access to service dogs is now headed to the United States Senate.

Congressional Record publishes “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section on May 19

By Natural State News | May 19, 2021

“TEXT OF AMENDMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2789-S3170 on May 19

“AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 19

By Natural State News | May 19, 2021

The Congressional Record published “AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED” in the Senate section on May 19.

“ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 19

By Natural State News | May 19, 2021

“ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT” was published on pages S2755-S2775 of the Congressional Record on May 19.

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144 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending May 15, 2021

By Natural State News | May 19, 2021

There were 144 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up 21% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

“TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 18

By Natural State News | May 18, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” on May 18.

“AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 18

By Natural State News | May 18, 2021

“AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2580-S2581 on May 18

May 18 sees Congressional Record publish “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | May 18, 2021

The Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 18.

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40 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arkansas during week ending May 15, 2021

By Natural State News | May 18, 2021

There were 40 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up 5.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

May 17 sees Congressional Record publish “ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | May 17, 2021

“ENDLESS FRONTIER ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED--Resumed” was published on pages S2535-S2541 of the Congressional Record on May 17.

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26 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arkansas during week ending May 15, 2021

By Natural State News | May 17, 2021

There were 26 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Arkansas in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up 3.8% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

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Cotton bill would tax university endowments over $2.5 billion to support 'high-paying, working-class' job training

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 16, 2021

A newly-introduced bill, the Ivory Tower Tax Act, seeks to support vocational education with a 1% tax on the endowments of the nation’s wealthiest private colleges, and require them to draw down 5% of their endowment value annually.

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Cotton: Removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran not a 'lucrative opportunity'

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

A group of 15 GOP senators wrote a letter to major businesses and financial organizations telling them not to interact with Iranian businesses if the Biden Administration removes sanctions to bring to life the 2015 nuclear deal of Iran.

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'Grave mistake': Cotton leads 15 senators warning businesses not to engage with Iranian businesses if Biden removes sanctions

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) lead a group of 15 GOP senators who wrote a letter to major businesses and financial organizations telling them not to interact with Iranian businesses if the Biden administration removes sanctions to bring to life the 2015 nuclear deal of Iran.

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Foster, Hill work together on bill to maintain the country's 'global leadership in financial technology, increase competitiveness'

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) recently introduced bipartisan legislation called the Central Bank Digital Currency Study Act which would require the Federal Reserve to conduct a study on central bank digital currencies among other federal agencies.

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14 people die from kidney disease in Arkansas during week ending May 15, 2021

By Natural State News | May 16, 2021

There were 14 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Arkansas in the week ending May 15, 2021, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

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Webb runs for Arkansas lieutenant governor to 'maintain a strong position in life, liberty and the pursuit of lower taxes'

By Karla Florez | May 14, 2021

Former Head of Arkansas’ Republican Party Doyle Webb has confirmed that he will run for State Lieutenant Governor.

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17 people die in Arkansas with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 8, 2021

By Natural State News | May 14, 2021

There were 17 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending May 8, 2021, a 41.7% increase over the previous week.