WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper Bill To Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Heads to President's Desk * Washington, D.C. Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper's Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate today, and will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. The legislation will reduce interest payments on all non-federal cost share funds  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Commends Passage of National Security Bill * WASHINGTON U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which authorizes significant investments to ensure the United States is prepared to meet global security threats and challenges. The measure also delivers crucial quality of life support for servicemembers as well a more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas posted the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Career Offender from West Memphis Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Alreico Wiley, a multi-convicted felon, will spend the next 144 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Committee Advances Bills to Modernize Endangered Species Act, Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful The House Committee on Natural Resources marked up and reported four bills, including H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act of 2025, and H.R. 5103, the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Enforce Stricter Asylum Standards * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 December 16, 2025 Washington, DC Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to close loopholes in the current asylum process. The Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act will enforce stricter standards for asylum seekers entering the United States, including making illegal migrants more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Put Arkansas Students First * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 December 16, 2025 Washington, DC Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Put American Students First Act which would prevent noncitizens from being eligible for in-state college tuition. "Arkansas taxpayers shouldn't be subsidizing noncitizens' college tuition. My bill will put our stude more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of NDAA * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 December 17, 2025 Washington, D.C. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I commend the Trump administration for working with Congress to ensure in this year's NDAA that our warfighters have the tools more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Warner Statements on Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act * United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence December 17, 2025 CONTACT: Patrick McCann (Cotton) 202 224-2353 Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228-6884 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Dec. 18 -- Cowley College issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Cowley College Fall 2025 Robotics Competition Showcases Innovation, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving Skills The Cowley College Fall Robotics Competition kicked off at 8:30 a.m., bringing together 46 students from five schools--Mulvane, Udall, Winfield, Arkansas City, and the Arkansas City Gifted 5th Grade group--for a morning filled with creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning. St more PR

ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Dec. 18 -- Cowley College issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * December 2025 Board Meeting Highlights Board of Trustees gathered for their December 15th meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Gary Wilson provided the invocation, and Chair Bob McGregor recited the College Mission Statement. Under Awards and Reports, Cowley President Dr. Michelle Schoon shared that Cowl more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- Walmart issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Empowering African Communities Through Local Innovation: The Story Behind Great Value Instant Noodles In the heart of our Africa business, Great Value Instant Noodles are more than just a product -- they're a powerful symbol of affordability, nourishment and transformation. Walmart is proud to introduce the newly launched range, crafted with bold flavors that resonate with local tastes and priced more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Financial Services Committee Clears Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), today overwhelmingly advanced the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43), Subcommittee on Housin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet Bill to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet's Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate, and will head to the President's desk to be signed into law. Their bill will lower costs and complete the AVC, a water project that will deliver clean, rel more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * Meurrier Establishes Endowed Scholarship to Support Future Veterinarians at A-State A $30,000 gift from Arkansas State University alumnus and business leader Nick Meurrier will help support Arkansas residents pursuing veterinary education at A-State. The Nick Meurrier Scholarship for Veterinary Advancement is designed to assist full-time students accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) w more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Engineering Student Gains Global Experience Through Internship in Ireland * Alex Tarpley, a junior civil and construction engineering major, spent the summer interning in Dublin, Ireland, where he gained life-changing experience that expanded his outlook on life, sharpened his professional skills, and deepened his passion for engineering. Tarpley, a native of Russ more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Historian Rings in America's 250th with Research on Replica Liberty Bells * As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Dr. Kristin Dutcher Mann, professor of history at UA Little Rock, is helping Americans rediscover a forgotten piece of patriotic history - the Replica Liberty Bells that once traveled the country as symbols of freedom, thrift, an more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Dec. 17 -- The University of Central Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UCA Honors Student Presents International Solo Exhibition "Art & Seoul" in South Korea University of Central Arkansas Schedler Honors College student Sydney Fallon completed a solo international art exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, over the summer as an Honors capstone project. The exhibition, titled "Art & Seoul", was held July 24-27 at Mi&Gallery in the Jongno district near Gyeongbokgung Palace more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Experimental Microneedle Painkiller Patch for Pigs Shows Proof of Concept An experimental pain-relieving drug delivery method for farm animals using microneedle patches may not have delivered an effective dose, but it took a pivotal step that offers new leads for innovation. Jeremy Powell, veterinarian and professor of animal science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Supports Bill to Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C.December 17, 2025... Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the statement below regarding his support for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. Congressman Womack said, "Our health care system needs reform to address rising premiums and overall health care costs. The Lower Health Care Pre more PR