Bryant City Councilman and local radio personality Republican RJ Hawk announced on Friday morning his campaign for the position of State Representative, District 81. The new seat in the state legislature was recently created during redistricting, and encompasses primarily the city and area surrounding Bryant, Arkansas. “The focus of my campaign will be standing against […]
Cong. French Hill will speak at the Saline County GOP meeting Oct 7th
Congressman French Hill will be the guest speaker at the Saline County Republican Committee’s monthly meeting. The public is invited to attend at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 7th, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. For more information, contact Ken Yang at 501-909-9315 or [email protected].
Ken Yang to give legislative update Sept 2nd at Saline County GOP meeting
The Saline County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 2nd, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. Committee Chair Ken Yang will present Family Council’s overview on the legislative session, Action Committee’s Legislative Report Card, current laws in litigation, call to action, and the […]
Come to the next Saline County Legislative Breakfast April 9th, get updates on current bills
Our local chambers of commerce present the Saline County Legislative Breakfast on a regular basis during the legislative session. It’s an in-person meeting where the public gets an update directly from our legislators. The next event, sponsored by First Electric Cooperative, is Friday, April 9th at Benton Event Center, 17322 I-30N in Benton. Breakfast begins […]
Sen. Hammer submits bill that would reduce voting hours at the end of early voting
State Senator Kim Hammer, (R) of Benton, filed a bill this month, that would reduce voting hours during the last couple of days of early voting in an election. If passed, Senate Bill 485, would reduce voting hours on the final Saturday during early voting from the current 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to end […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]
Video: Local Legislators give an update on their committees and current bills
Local State Senators and Representatives came to Benton Friday morning February 12th to update residents on the current bills in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. This event was sponsored by Regions Bank and hosted by the Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village. See the video below of the […]
See the full video and transcript of Gov Hutchinson’s State of the State Address and final welcome of General Assembly
Governor Asa Hutchinson delivered the State of the State Address to the Members of the 93rd General Assembly Tuesday morning. He welcomed new and repeat legislators for the 93rd General Assembly, he spoke of work to be done, past successes, where we are in the budget, and the national climate, among other things. See below […]
Come to the Breakfast April 5th for Update from Local Legislators
Come see local State Senators and Representatives talk about what is going on in the current session of the Arkansas State Legislature. Full breakfast is provided, sponsored by Benton Utilities this time. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village come together annually to present these Legislative Breakfasts at no cost […]
House & Senate to Compete in Annual Basketball Game Feb 25th to Benefit Youth Clubs
The 7th Annual “Hoops for Kids’ Sake” charity basketball game is Monday, Feb. 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Members of the Arkansas House and Senate will compete on the court to support children in central Arkansas. The location is at UA Little Rock in the Jack Stephens Arena at University Avenue and 28th Street – MAP. […]