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2022: Calhoun County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Calhoun County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 22.2%.

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Clark County: Medicare dependency reached 6.8% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.8% of income in Clark County, providing an average of $2,895 per capita to residents.

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Bruce Westerman shares upcoming initiatives and personal reflections via social media

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 18, 2025

Bruce Westerman, serving Arkansas's 4th district, shared multiple updates on social media in April 2025.

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Columbia County: Medicare made up 6.9% of total income in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 18, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in Columbia County, providing an average of $3,105 per capita to residents.

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Trump opens Pacific Marine Monument to commercial fishing

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 17, 2025

Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows commercial fishing within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, from 50 to 200 nautical miles within its boundaries.

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Ouachita County: Medicare transfers accounted for 8% of income in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8% of income in Ouachita County, providing an average of $3,866 per capita to residents.

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Trump directs use of technology for infrastructure permitting

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 16, 2025

Yesterday, President Donald Trump issued an executive action directing executive departments and agencies to enhance the use of technology in the environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects.

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Miller County: Residents received $131.77 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.7% of income in Miller County, providing an average of $3,097 per capita to residents.

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Congressman Bruce Westerman tweets on IRS extension and federal assistance

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 15, 2025

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman communicates vital updates to his Arkansas constituents via Twitter in April 2025.

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Montgomery County ranks 30th in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $14,937 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Arkansas.

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Union County: Medicare dependency reached 6.8% in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.8% of income in Union County, providing an average of $3,489 per capita to residents.

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Pike County: Medicaid dependency reached 9.5% in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.5% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $3,922 per capita to residents.

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Little River County: Medicaid made up 6.5% of total income in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 12, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.5% of income in Little River County, providing an average of $2,729 per capita to residents.

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House passes voter registration bill to enforce citizenship proof requirement

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 10, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Rep. Bruce Westerman discusses budget, legislation and extends birthday wishes on social media

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Bruce Westerman shared insights on a new budget resolution and the SAVE Act via social media in April 2025, highlighting the need for fiscal responsibility and election integrity.

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Sevier County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 6.1% of income in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 10, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Sevier County, providing an average of $2,745 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Bruce Westerman discusses banking, energy, and diplomacy in recent statements

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Bruce Westerman shared insights through social media on meeting banking representatives, emphasizing America's role in energy production, and celebrated a fellow Arkansan's ambassadorial appointment.

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House Committee advances nine resource management bills

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 9, 2025

The House Committee on Natural Resources recently conducted a full committee markup, successfully advancing nine bills.

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Howard County: Residents received $45.95 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.7% of income in Howard County, providing an average of $3,659 per capita to residents.

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Subcommittee reviews legislation for habitat management and taxpayer efficiency

By SW Arkansas Times | Apr 8, 2025

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened to discuss four legislative measures focusing on habitat management and fiscal efficiency.