Jelly Roll receives pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee

Jelly Roll has been granted a pardon from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for previous convictions for robbery and drug-related crimes that date back to 2003.The country singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, received the official pardon on Thursday.He was one of 33 that... Read More.
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Monticello City Council OK’s water bill deposit refunds

A new ordinance that would allow the Monticello Water Department to refund customers’ deposits for prompt payments has been approved. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, the Monticello City Council adopted that ordinance following a third reading earlier this week. If customers pay their bill on... Read More.

Westerman Applauds Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Submitted by Congessman Bruce Westerman's office Washington DC Today, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending the final version of the reconciliation package to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: “In... Read More.
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What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill

(NEW YORK) -- The Senate voted 68-30 late Tuesday to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill that aims to regulate some cryptocurrencies.The bill faced some Democratic opposition over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures, but it ultimately garnered support from 18 Democrats, including Sens. Cory... Read More.

What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill

(NEW YORK) -- The Senate voted 68-30 late Tuesday to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill that aims to regulate some cryptocurrencies.The bill faced some Democratic opposition over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures, but it ultimately garnered support from 18 Democrats, including Sens. Cory... Read More.
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Help for blind Americans focus of new Senate bill

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the bipartisan Access Technology Affordability Act to create a refundable tax credit to help blind Americans afford the technology and tools that can enhance their ability to perform daily, necessary functions.   According to the American Community... Read More.
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Westerman comments on Big Beautiful Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the sweeping "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a comprehensive reconciliation package aimed at delivering major conservative reforms. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) praised the legislation, calling it a historic moment for House Republicans and a promise kept to... Read More.
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