Stephen Meeks, brother of Congressional Candidate David Meeks, will announce on Friday,October 30, 2009 his candidacy as a Republican for Arkansas State Representative district 47. This district covers parts of Faulkner, Conway, and Van Buren counties. The announcement will take place during … [Read more...]
Counties Eligible for State Individual Assistance Program
October 23, 2009 by
Counties Eligible for State Individual Assistance Program North Little Rock - Columbia, Lafayette and Nevada counties are eligible for the state’s Individual Assistance Program as a part of Governor Mike Beebe’s declaration of state disaster areas, announced Tuesday. As a result of the … [Read more...]
Lincoln Receives Top Award from Association of United States Navy
October 23, 2009 by
Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) today was awarded the National Legislative Advocacy Award by the Association of the United States Navy (AUSN) “in recognition of her superb leadership and outstanding service” on behalf of military personnel and their families in Arkansas and across … [Read more...]
Lincoln: Final Defense Authorization Bill Critical for Arkansas’s Troops, Military Families, and Veterans
October 23, 2009 by
Final bill includes Lincoln provision to expand National Guard Youth ChalleNGe to new sites Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) today said the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act is critical for Arkansas’s troops, military families, and veterans. “Throughout my career in the … [Read more...]
H1N1 Vaccine Supply Slow to Arrive in State Mass Vaccination Clinic Update in Arkansas
October 23, 2009 by
(Little Rock) — Anticipated supplies of the H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) vaccine have been arriving in the state but in limited quantities, according to public health officials. James Phillips, M.D., Branch Chief, Infectious Disease at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) said, “We would like to … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Arkansas Walk in Fairfield Bay
October 23, 2009 by
Saturday, October 31st is more than Halloween this year; it is the date of the annual Greers Ferry Lake Area Alzheimer’s Arkansas Walk at Fairfield Bay. This is one of five annual fundraising WALKS held throughout the state each fall, this year marking Alzheimer’s Arkansas’ twenty-fifth year of … [Read more...]
Lincoln to Join Economic Development Announcement in Little Rock
October 23, 2009 by
Lincoln to Join Economic Development Announcement in Little Rock, Inauguration of Lyon College President in Batesville Washington – This Saturday, October 24, 2009, U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) will travel to Little Rock for a significant economic development announcement. Later that … [Read more...]
Lincoln Steps Up Fight for Arkansas’s Local Radio Stations
October 23, 2009 by
Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) is stepping up her fight on behalf of Arkansas’s radio broadcasters and the communities and families they serve. In a letter to Senate leaders Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Lincoln calls on them to oppose any efforts to move … [Read more...]
Grief Support Groups in Arkansas
October 20, 2009 by
Losing a loved one was never meant to be easy, but the healing process doesn't have to be as hard. You can start to mend the broken pieces with the support of those who know what you are going through. If you or someone you know could benefit from these groups, we encourage you to come. There are … [Read more...]
Lincoln Introduces Legislation to Properly Recognize
October 19, 2009 by
Arkansas’s Veterans of the National Guard and Reserves Washington – U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) is working to ensure that the men and women of our National Guard and Reserves who have served our nation honorably for 20 or more years receive the designation of “veteran” under law that … [Read more...]
