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Committee votes to send legislation to tear down old Southeast School to full Council

Wednesday, November 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King In a special called meeting that lasted just a few minutes Wednesday, the Pine Bluff City Council’s Development and Planning Committee voted to send legislation approving a contract to tear down the old Southeast School to the full council with a do-pass... Read More.

City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

Monday, October 3 by Staff

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to approve legislation allowing Debra Allen, who operates the First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry to relocate the operation to the former Fire Station #4 on Commerce Road. Allen presently is located... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council passes legislation to create Group Violence Intervention Director position

Monday, September 19 by Staff

By Ray King By two separate 6-2 votes, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted legislation to create the position of Group Violence Intervention Director and create a fund to pay that person. The first resolution provides that the Group Violence Intervention Director will work... Read More.

Boozman legislation on veteran toxic exposure heads to President

Wednesday, August 3 by Ray King

WASHINGTON–– Landmark legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to deliver all eras of toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits is headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law. “We are one step closer to... Read More.

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Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation to include food trucks, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals in businesses that have to pay taxes to the advertising and promotion commission. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander was... Read More.

Senate passes Boozman recycling legislation

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– Legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), co-chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, focused on improving our nation’s recycling and composting systems unanimously passed the Senate Thursday. “The answers to our problems need to come from the ground up. These bills are the... Read More.

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Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

WASHINGTON–– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits. “No veteran... Read More.

Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Monday, June 13 by Staff

By Ray King Legislation that would have extended the lease agreement between Jefferson County and Jefferson Regional Hospital that has been in existence since 1959 was tabled during a meeting of the Quorum Court Monday night. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll moved to table the... Read More.

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Hutchinson discusses his role with the NRA and possible gun legislation

Wednesday, June 1 by Staff

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison continues to make the rounds of morning news programs in his capacity as the Chairmen of the National Governors Association. Hutchison appeared on CBS this morning and was asked about possible gun legislation in light of the shooting in Uvalde... Read More.

Boozman legislation supports improving water resources

Wednesday, May 4 by Ray King

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, secured priorities to improve and strengthen Arkansas water resources in legislation unanimously passed by the committee. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorizes water and wastewater projects, invests in ports,... Read More.

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Senators including Boozman, Cotton oppose gun legislation

Thursday, April 28 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined 20 of their colleagues to introduce a Congressional Review Act Joint Resolution of Disapproval (CRA) to prohibit President Biden’s Department of Justice from implementing a new rule to expand firearm definitions. The Biden administration is... Read More.

Boozman, others sponsor legislation on hiring military spouses

Wednesday, March 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, is leading legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. The Military Spouse Hiring Act would address underemployment for military spouses by expanding the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: legislation

Committee votes to send legislation to tear down old Southeast School to full Council

City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

Boozman legislation on veteran toxic exposure heads to President

Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Senate passes Boozman recycling legislation

Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Jefferson Regional Hospital lease agreement legislation with County tabled at Quorum Court meeting

Hutchinson discusses his role with the NRA and possible gun legislation

Boozman legislation supports improving water resources

Senators including Boozman, Cotton oppose gun legislation

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