What do you think of the new rules for National School Lunch Program

Senators Pryor, Hoeven Spearhead Letter Calling for Reevaluation of New Rules for National School Lunch Program U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D-AR) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today asked U.S. Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to consider providing school districts with greater flexibility in … [Read more...]

US Senator Mark Pryor talks with KFFB’S Bob Connell about Obama’s budget and FEMMA

US Senator Mark Pryor talks with KFFB'S Bob Connell about Obama's budget and FEMMA. The interview program hosted by KFFB’s General Manager Bob Connell featured US Senator Mark Pryor at 7:45 am and 5:40 pm on Friday February 17, 2012 [display_podcast] … [Read more...]

Veterans Day Statement by Senator Mark Pryor

Veterans Day is a time to reflect upon the great sacrifices that our men and women in uniform have made and continue to make to protect our country and preserve our freedom.  It is also an opportunity to renew our promise to America’s veterans and help them build their American Dream.  Our … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor, Berry, Snyder, Ross Announce $507K to Prevent Drunk Driving, Promote Traffic Safety

Washington - U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02) and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced that the Arkansas State Police will receive a $507,971 U.S. Department of Transportation grant to continue statewide traffic safety … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor, Berry, Snyder, Ross Announce $1.2M for Maternal and Child Health Services

Washington - U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02) and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced that the Arkansas Department of Health will receive a $1,241,740 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant to support … [Read more...]

Statement by Senator Mark Pryor on Lance Corporal Irvin M. Ceniceros

Senator Mark Pryor made the following statement on the death of Lance Corporal Irvin M. Ceniceros from Clarksville, AR, who died while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Ceniceros was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat … [Read more...]

Pryor Legislation Headed to President’s Desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Senator Mark Pryor announced that his legislation to improve access to the Internet and other technologies for blind and deaf individuals is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law.  The Twenty First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act passed the … [Read more...]

Senate Passes Pryor Legislation Fighting Border Patrol Corruption

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mark Pryor announced today that his legislation to prevent Mexican drug cartels from corrupting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents has passed the Senate with unanimous consent.   “Border patrol agents are the first line of defense in the fight to … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor, Snyder Announce $5M to Address Foreclosures and Improve Housing in Arkansas

Washington – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative Vic Snyder (AR-02) today announced that the Arkansas Development Finance Authority will receive $5,000,000 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds through the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and … [Read more...]

Lincoln, Pryor, Berry, Snyder, Ross Announce $7.8M to Improve Broadband Connectivity in Arkansas

Washington – U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01), Vic Snyder (AR-02) and Mike Ross (AR-04) today announced that Connect Arkansas will receive a total of $7,796,866 in Recovery Act funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce to improve … [Read more...]