Yearly Archives: 2015
Cotton Statement on the Death of John Paul Hammerschmidt
“Today, I join all Arkansans in mourning the death of former Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt. A proud son of Harrison, John Paul was a decorated World War II pilot who represented Arkansas in Congress for 26 years. His contributions to Arkansas’s infrastructure system were invaluable and his legacy lives on in highways, waterways, and bridges across our state
Governor Hutchinson’s Veto Letter to Senate Concerning SB79
Pursuant to Article 6, Section 15 of the Arkansas Constitution, I write to inform you that today I have vetoed Senate Bill 79, which I have returned to you with this letter. I have done so because in its current form it is overbroad, vague and will have the effect of restricting free speech
HUD ANNOUNCES KEY GRANTS TO HELP ARKANSAS’S SMALL BUSINESSES, PROVIDE EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formally awarded $1.5 million to boost economic development in the Lower Mississippi River Delta Region. This funding is provided through the Delta Community Capital Initiative.
Boozman, Cotton, Crawford Announce Rural Development Grants for Cleburne and Jackson Counties
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) today announced that Mountain Top Public Water Authority in Heber Springs is the recipient of a $114,000 grant and $243,000 loan to extend water service to new users. Campbell Station will receive a $5,000 grant to begin correcting problems with its wastewater lift station and pumps
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin Leads Team at Economic Development Forum in Ghana,...
Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin is leading a six-member delegation to Ghana for a two-week trip to explore opportunities for economic development and trade. The Sister Cities organization, who has sponsored this trip, is hosting the forum; Sister Cities is a global partner managing the relationship between the Ghana Region of Africa and the Arkansas Delta Region.
Governor Asa Hutchinson Announces Bear Chaney as New Director of Assessment Coordination Department
Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced Bear Chaney as the new Director of the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Department.
Senators Boozman & Tester Seek Improvements to Homeless Veterans Programs
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Jon Tester (D-MT), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to fight veteran homelessness by reauthorizing current programs and clarifying qualifications for existing housing assistance benefits.
