WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Westerman Welcomes U.S. Rep. Downing to Committee This week, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (R-Mont.) was appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "I'm excited to welcome Representative Downing to the House Committee on Natural Resourc  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Illegal Migrants from American Banking System * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 25, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to ban illegal migrants from the American banking system. The Know Your American Customer Act requires U.S. financial institutions to verify the legal status of new customers to ensure Ame  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to Bessent: Temporarily Allow On-Road Use of Red Diesel to Help Arkansas Farmers * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 26, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging a temporary suspension on federal penalties for on-road use of red diesel fuel. Arkansas farmers are required to buy taxed highway diesel wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 26, 2026 Washington, DC -Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from national security threats that are introduced b  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, March 26 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Awards Presented during Convocation of Scholars Program * JONESBORO - The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation, a highlight of Convocation of Scholars at Arkansas State University. "Today is not simply a ceremony of recognition. It is an opportunity to reflect upon the work that sustains Arkansas State Universit  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 25 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on March 24, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at the National Community Investment Conference: * * * Developing Communities through Public-private Partnerships Thank you for inviting me here today. Let me also thank those at all 12 of the Reserve Banks, the Board of Governors, and the staff at FedCommunities for their efforts to bring this year's National Community Investment Conference (NCIC) to life, and a specia  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Carr Fights for Farmers at the U.S. Supreme Court Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief in opposition to a Massachusetts law that seeks to regulate pork production nationwide. If upheld, this statute will impose costly mandates on out-of-state pig farmers - burdening the interstate pork market and increasing prices for all Americans. Carr and 23 other at  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Introduces Bill to Name Downtown Los Angeles Post Office After Tuskegee Airman Jerry T. Hodges Jr. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced legislation to designate the post office located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges Jr. Post Office Building." A proud Ange  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, March 26 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Retiring Faculty Members Recognized at 2026 Honors Convocation * JONESBORO - Faculty members at Arkansas State University who have retired or will retire at the end of the current academic year were recognized during the Faculty Honors Convocation for their longtime service and contributions to the university. The annual event is held "... to honor those who have dedicated their careers to advancing  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 27 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Raising Its Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is raising its minimum wage from $15 to $16 an hour, effective April 12. "At my first employee Town Hall as chancellor, I committed to raising the compensation of our lowest-paid employees," said Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D. "I am pleased that we have been able to qui  more