Senators Boozman & Cotton Pay Tribute to Fallen Pea Ridge Officer

Arkansas Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of Pea Ridge Police Officer Kevin Apple who was killed in the line of duty on June 26, 2021. “Officer Apple was the embodiment of what it means to wear a police badge and uniform. His exemplary … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Applauds Preservation of Existing Definition for Urban Areas by OMB

U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) efforts to protect the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) designation of four Arkansas cities – Jonesboro, Texarkana, Hot Springs, and Pine Bluff – and over a hundred others across 45 states have resulted in a successful outcome. The Office of Management and … [Read more...]

Governor Asa HutchinsonAppoints Businessman Philip Tappan To Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Little Rock businessman Philip Tappan to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Mr. Tappan will replace Andrew Parker, whose seven-year term expires today.“Philip Tappan’s business savvy, his love of the outdoors, and his commitment to conserve the beauty of the … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman on KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell June 25, 2021

KFFB’s Timeless 106.1 General Manager Bob Connell talked with Senator John Boozman, about Labor Shortage, Unemployment benefits, For the People Act, Infrastructure talks, his role on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Border Security, and the rollback of the Trump-era Navigable … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Talks on Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s Open Mic with Bob Connell on 6-22-2021

https://youtu.be/nCQXK_MQnR4 At Monday's 6-21-2021 Governor's Press Conference (in the Picture L-R Secretary Stacy Hurst, Congressman French Hill, and Governor Asa Hutchinson) The interview program hosted by Timeless 106.1 KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured Congressman French Hill … [Read more...]

Senators Boozman, Wyden Lead Legislation to Broaden Access to Mammography Services for Women Veterans

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) are leading efforts to improve the health of women veterans by expanding Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mammogram screening eligibility. The Supporting Expanded Review for Veterans in Combat Environments (SERVICE) Act would … [Read more...]

Batesville Native Cody Garner heads to Washington

Batesville residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Washington, D.C. office may find a familiar voice at the other end of the line. Cody Garner of Batesville joined Senator Boozman’s team as a staff assistant. “Having the opportunity to come work in Washington is something that I have always … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on Biden Administration’s Repeal of Commonsense Water Rule

U.S. Senator John Boozman released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s announcement of the repeal of the Navigable Waters Protection rule to define Waters of the United States (WOTUS): “Eliminating the certainty of the Trump-era WOTUS rule threatens the … [Read more...]

Boozman Praises Air Force’s Commitment to Arkansas

 U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) commended Air Force leaders for selecting Fort Smith as home for the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron. “Secretary Roth we appreciated your phone call last week regarding the basing of the F-35s and the Singapore … [Read more...]

Governor Hutchinson Says of Former Sheriff, ACIC Director Jay Winters “A Man of Great Integrity, Character,”

Jay Winters, a former director of the Arkansas Crime Information Center who died Tuesday, June 1, was one of only three agency directors that Governor Asa Hutchinson asked to stay on for his administration. Mr. Winters, whose 19 years as sheriff of Pope County was the longest term in county … [Read more...]