SW Arkansas Times

Rep. Bruce Westerman, a congressman for Arkansas' 4th district since 2015, has been engaging with industry stakeholders in recent discussions. Westerman, known for his commitment to regional economic development, shared updates from these meetings through his social media accounts.

On April 3, Westerman tweeted about his recent meeting with port operators in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He emphasized the significance of barge transportation using inland waterways, noting its economic advantages and public benefits for the region. Westerman expressed his appreciation for the insights he gained from the port operators during this meeting. "Really great meeting with the Arkansas Oklahoma Port Operators this week! Inland waterways barge transportation like what occurs on the MKARNS provides our state, and the entire region, a huge economic advantage and public benefit. I enjoyed hearing from many of the port https://t.co/9V7ir87JD0"

In another statement on April 3, Westerman articulated his pride in the Fourth District's contribution to the national defense industry. He recounted welcoming representatives from L3Harris to his Washington DC office, where they discussed potential Congressional assistance to support their initiatives. "I take immense pride in the fact that the Fourth District is such an integral contributor to our national defense industry. It was wonderful to welcome representatives from L3Harris to my Washington DC office this week to hear more about how Congress can bolster their https://t.co/bRxjIp0JBD"

On April 4, Westerman advised Arkansans to remain vigilant regarding weather conditions, underscoring the importance of safety. "Stay weather aware and stay safe, Arkansans! https://t.co/xSG2TOj8PX"