Census Bureau: 78.4% of people in Dallas County were old enough to vote in 2021
Of the 6,645 citizens living in Dallas County in 2021, 78.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 5,212 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
How many people were old enough to vote in Columbia County during 2021?
Of the 22,947 citizens living in Columbia County in 2021, 78.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 18,108 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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HOUSE PASSES WESTERMAN BILL TO EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Act (EXPLORE), bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to expand outdoor recreation access nationwide.In a statement, Congressman Westerman expressed his dedication to ensuring the reopening of overnight camping at the Albert Pike Recreation Area, stating, "No one understands the blessing of outdoor recreation opportunities quite like Arkansans, which is why I’m proud to champion the EXPLORE Act to ensure that outdoorsmen and women can safely enjoy...
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WESTERMAN JOINS GOV. SANDERS, SEN. BOOZMAN TO BREAK GROUND ON MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN EAST CAMDEN
Yesterday in East Camden, Arkansas, Congressman Bruce Westerman, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and U.S. Senator John Boozman came together to mark the groundbreaking of the new R2S manufacturing facility. This facility, a collaboration between Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense System, will produce the Tamir missile for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its variant, the SkyHunter® missile.Representing the Arkansas congressional delegation, Congressman Bruce Westerman expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "This new facility will usher in high quality jobs...
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Westerman Statement on EPA's Latest Industry Killing Standards
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). These standards, announced last night, could have significant implications for the U.S. economy."These new industry killing standards on fine particulate matter have the potential to jeopardize millions of jobs nationwide and threaten billions in economic activity," says Congressman Westerman. He further emphasizes the negative impact on the forest products...
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Westerman Cosponsors Bill to Ensure Timely Access to Veteran Care
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) has joined Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) as a cosponsor of the SCHEDULES Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Speaking about the importance of the bill, Congressman Westerman stated, "Veterans from the 4th District and nationwide have earned the right to receive the highest quality care, benefits, and services. It’s entirely unacceptable that veterans who risked their lives in service to our country are often left in painful...
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Western Caucus Urges EPA to Halt Release of Onerous NAAQS Proposal
Washington - Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse, Western Caucus Vice-Chair Bruce Westerman, and Congressman Rick Allen have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to halt the release of updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter. The lawmakers express their concerns with the proposal and call for a review of the NAAQS under the regular five-year schedule.In their letter, the lawmakers state, "It is our understanding that you are finalizing an update to the...
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Westerman Cosponsors Legislation to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax
Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas has joined forces with Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa and 162 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce the Death Tax Repeal Act. This legislation aims to permanently repeal the death tax, which imposes a burdensome tax on the transfer of property, land, and assets from deceased family members to their heirs. The death tax is seen as unfair and costly, particularly for family farms and small businesses.According to Congressman Westerman, "Over 99% of our country's two million farms and ranches and over 95%...
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WESTERMAN STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST LATEST CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his opposition to H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, in a statement released today. The bill, which passed in the House, aimed to extend the expiration dates for the appropriations process.In his statement, Congressman Westerman highlighted the repeated use of continuing resolutions in the past year, stating, "This was the fourth continuing resolution voted on by the House in the past year." He further expressed his disappointment with the rejection of a conservative spending...
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Westerman Introduces Bipartisan Lakes Act to Expand Opportunities for Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), and Steve Womack (R-AR-03) have introduced the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding opportunities to improve and develop outdoor recreation facilities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) managed areas. The bill aims to address discrepancies in current federal law that require managers of outdoor recreation sites to navigate bureaucratic hurdles to maintain and manage the sites.According to Rep. Westerman, "Outdoor recreation is among one of the top economic...
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House Passes Westerman Cosponsored Bill to Protect Outdoor Education
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, in a move to safeguard outdoor education programs for students. Congressman Bruce Westerman, an avid outdoorsman and cosponsor of the bill, expressed his support for the legislation.In a statement, Congressman Westerman expressed his concern over the Biden Administration's misinterpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which resulted in the halt of funding for archery, hunting, target shooting, and other outdoor recreation classes and...
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ASUN joins Equity and Upward Mobility Initiative
ASU-Newport has been selected as one of only seventeen community colleges nationwide to participate in the Advancing Community Equity and Upward Mobility (ACE-UP) initiative.
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WBU Receives Reaccreditation From Higher Learning Commission
Williams Baptist University has received formal notification that its accreditation has been renewed for another 10 years.