Rick Crawford, U.S. Congressman Last week, the House passed a bill to raise the debt limit linked to spending reductions that will slow the growth of government spending over the next 10 years.[See last week’s newsletter for more on that.] The bill’s passage increases pressure on President Joe Biden to end his brinksmanship and come to the negotiating table, rather than sticking to his demand that additional debt be allowed without reining…
Tammy Curtis, Publisher While there is a rather lengthy list of activities one should never participate in with their male “significant other,” we are going to forego the obvious and move on to the two that flash to mind faster than lightening. Holding a flash-light while he works and the Holy Grail of all No’s.... Allowing him to tow you or forcing you to tow him with some sort of device in…
By The Reverend Bob Holland Everyone has their thoughts and interpretations when it comes to sharing the gospel, but there’s not a more terrifying word among the average Christian than evangelism. Just ask a believer when was the last time they verbally shared the love of Jesus with an unbeliever and the answer will probably be a moment of silence. Evangelical Christianity is widely known, but maybe we should briefly explain what…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative More than twenty bills passed in the2023 Regular Session address Arkansas elections. From how an initiative is placed on the ballot to when the polls are open, there are several changes being made due to recent legislation. The following pieces of legislation regarding elections have been signed into law: Act 236 amends the procedure for the filing of a ballot initiative and referendum petition by requiring that…
Dear Editor, Victim Serving Organizations across the state have seen 2 years of drastic cuts to VOCA (Victim of Crime Act) funding. This has severely affected the ability to serve victims throughout the state. Organizations that were led to believe the 2 years of budget cuts would be the end of reductions are now finding out that even more severe cuts are coming – a decrease from $23 million to $8million. This…
