LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Arkansas Farm Bureau noted cautious optimism after Wednesday's signing by President Donald Trump of "phase one" of a U.S.-China trade agreement, hopeful it can bring needed stability to agriculture markets that have been battered by uncertainty since trade disputes between the two countries have escalated. "This action certainly has the potential to impact, in a positive manner, the Arkansas economy a  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 17 -- The Arkansas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Arkansas Farm Bureau celebrated Thursday's Senate passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA), ratifying an update to the country's largest agriculture trading partners. When fully implemented, USMCA is expected to add $2.2 billion to the amount of agricultural and food exports to Canada and Mexico. The agreement is expected to provide a $65 billion increase in gross domestic product.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The National Iranian American Council issued the following statement in response to a letter sent by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas; Ted Cruz, R-Texas; and Mike Braun, R-Indiana, to the Justice Department urging an investigation: "At NIAC, we are proud of the work we do for our community. We will never stop working to advance peace and diplomacy or fighting for equitable immigration policies and the civil rights of all Americans. Unfortunately, in the current political cli  more

HOPE, Arkansas, Jan. 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Officials Bar Notoriously Cruel Circus From Hauling Suffering Elephants Into Town * * * After PETA alerted local law enforcement of Garden Bros. Circus' plans to perform with elephants at its shows next month--despite an ordinance prohibiting events in which wild animals are abused, stressed, harassed, or forced to engage in "unnatural behavior"--officials assured PETA that the c  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Truckload Carriers Association issued the following news: The Truckload Carriers Association has named Warren Brownlee, a professional truck driver with ABF Freight System, Inc., a Highway Angel, for stopping to assist young motorists who lost control of their vehicle on a busy highway. One evening shortly after Thanksgiving, Brownlee was heading out of Dallas on his way to Little Rock, Arkansas. It was dark and rainy and the roads were a little slick. He h  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court will review the Eighth Circuit Court's decision that put the brakes on Arkansas' law that would ensure that pharmacy reimbursement rates cover pharmacies' costs of purchasing drugs. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) expressed appreciation for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear the case, which provides another chance for Arkansas and o  more