Arkansas senators move to stop contraband cellphone use in prisons
WASHINGTON (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman are among a group of lawmakers that introduced legislation to prevent contraband cellphone use in federal and state prison facilities. According to a press release, the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act would allow state and federal prisons to use cell phone jamming systems. “The bill gives […]
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Arkansas lawmakers react to Roe v. Wade decision
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Within minutes of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Arkansas politicians weighed in with their thoughts. Calling Roe a “tragic mistake,” U.S. Senator Tom Cotton said the country’s highest court had “finally corrected this mistake.” He also commended those who fought to have the 50-year-old decision overturned. […]
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Hearing highlights challenges for Arkansas farmers, food supply | Arkansas
(The Center Square) – Arkansas’ largest crop is being disproportionately affected by steep input costs that are not reflected in its price, members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry were told Friday. U.S. Sen. John Boozman, an Arkansas Republican and the committee’s ranking member, hosted a hearing on the 2023 U.S. […]
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Hearing highlights challenges for Arkansas farmers, food supply | National News
(The Center Square) – Arkansas’ largest crop is being disproportionately affected by steep input costs that are not reflected in its price, members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry were told Friday. U.S. Sen. John Boozman, an Arkansas Republican and the committee’s ranking member, hosted a hearing on the 2023 U.S. […]
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KNWA’s Chad Mira and Chelsea Helms talk Arkansas politics with NBC’s Chuck Todd
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Election day is coming up, and there are a couple of races in Arkansas that have gained national attention. KNWA’s Chad Mira and Chelsea Helms had a conversation with NBC News political director and moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press Chuck Todd on May 17. Arkansas Election Profiles: U.S. Senate race […]
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