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Little Rock – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, as part of a 20-state coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to defend the First Amendment rights of business owners. In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the coalition argues that states cannot use public accommodations laws to compel small business owners to speak against their deeply held religious beliefs.

Washington, DC - Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement after House Democrats once again failed to produce a budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Instead, they are purposely diverting from proper budget and appropriations processes to allow them to continue their out-of-control spending habits without debate or accountability. The American people haven’t seen a legitimate budget produced in the House since Womack was Chairman of the Budget Committee:

The American Legion Post #61 of Yellville held its monthly meeting June 9, 2022. Meeting was called to order by Commander; Dustin Beals at 18:00 hrs.

The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 20, 2022, 10:30 a.m.

Arkansas Dept. of Transportation Little Rock - The Arkansas State Highway Commission has announced the next application cycle for the Transportation-Related Research & Workforce Development Grant Program.

Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for proposals for the Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership to improve forest health on public and private lands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking the proposals from partners by Aug. 5, 2022, for fiscal year 2023.