Opinion

In Arkansas, 554 lives were lost to suicide and over 100,000 adults had suicidal thoughts last year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Today I’d like to talk about a proposed federal rule dealing with construction contracts and my efforts to lead the 17 other governors who oppose this executive order. Earlier this year, President Biden signed an executive order which requires Project Labor Agreements for federal construction projects.

Rep. Jack Fortner It is estimated that more than 20 percent of Arkansas households are food insecure.

An integral part of the oversight and review process for future Farm Bills is getting direct input from producers, stakeholders, and consumers on how various programs are working for them. Hearing directly from farm country about what’s working and what’s not is the only way to ensure we craft a Farm Bill that meets the needs of rural America.

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate and House Committees on Education are scheduled to vote on next year’s adequacy report at their meeting in early October. The committees went over a draft of the adequacy report at their September meeting.

Sen. John Boozman Classrooms across the state are full of eager students ready to learn.

Today I’d like to talk about the celebration of Labor Day and the importance of our workforce. Barbecues, pool parties, and parades are a common occurrence when Americans today celebrate Labor Day, but it wasn’t always about friends and families getting together for fun.

Labor Day is a time to reflect on the social and economic achievements of American workers. The labor force in Arkansas and its forecasted potential is worth celebrating.