Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office in July may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Sarah Spakes, a 2019 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Internship Program. While in Washington, Spakes attended committee hearings, provided constituent services and assisted staff with […]
Boozman reports legislation for $300B to repair & modernize roads and bridges
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) announces legislation that will put $300 billion toward roads and bridges across the country – a sore issue with Saline County and Arkansas residents these days. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) unanimously passed a landmark surface transportation reauthorization bill to invest over $300 billion to repair […]
US Senator describes events at Capitol as “disturbing, demoralizing and entirely avoidable”
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the statement below regarding the unrest and unlawful activity at the United States Capitol on Wednesday: “The events that transpired in Washington were not only shocking and unlawful, but represent a dark moment in our country’s history that we must reckon with today and in the days to come. […]
US Sen. Boozman issues statement supporting Electoral College count for Presidential election
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement supporting the formal count of the Electoral College votes: “Many Americans are concerned about the integrity of the election. I too share the belief that allegations of irregularities and fraud need to be investigated –– especially at a time when trust in our institutions is near […]
Boozman, Cotton Join Bi-Partisan Effort to Get Relief to Farmers to Ensure Continuity of Food Supply
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) signed onto a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the Trump administration to ensure the continuity of our country’s food supply and support rural areas during the coronavirus pandemic by providing needed relief to farmers. “Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, […]
Boozman Applauds Senate Passage of Tax Reform Bill
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate gave its final approval to a comprehensive tax reform package: “Historic tax relief is not far from being signed into law. This is great news for hardworking Arkansans and it is great news for our state’s economy. For too long, middle-class […]
Saline County Airport to Share in $2.7 Million in FAA Grants for 15 Arkansas Facilities
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 15 Arkansas airports – including the one Saline County – will share $2.7 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. According to a statement […]
VIDEO: US Senator Boozman Speaks in Benton About State & County Veterans Services Offices
Arkansas’ United States Senator John Boozman participated in a meet and greet session with local citizens on Tuesday morning, July 26, 2016. A group of about 70 were in attendance at 111 North Main Events Venue in downtown Benton. The program part of the event was to increase awareness about our local resources for veterans. Boozman […]