Walter Burgess, Small-Business Owner and Long-Time Republican, Announces His Candidacy for House District 8 “Together, we can make District 81 the best place in Arkansas to call home.” Small-business owner Walter Burgess announced today his candidacy for House District 81 in the Arkansas State House of Representatives, which includes portions of Saline County. Burgess is […]
Hutchinson says Omicron is raging in Arkansas; At-home tests available; Legislators approve hospital bed funds
See Covid numbers below and read more about the new funding for hospital beds and statewide distribution of at-home tests. At his weekly news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed the state receiving at-home COVID tests and increasing case numbers requiring more hospital beds. Total active cases have doubled since last week, rising from […]
Over 200K at-home Covid test kits to be distributed; Governor requesting funds for hospital beds also
In December, Governor Hutchinson directed the Arkansas Department of Health to acquire 1.5 million rapid at-home tests to be available for free to Arkansans, according to a statement from the Governor’s office. The State now has received the first shipment of 211,000 at-home testing kits. The process of delivering those to the respective distribution locations […]
State Representative Mary Bentley Announces For Re-Election in House District 54
On Tuesday, Republican State Representative Mary Bentley announced her intentions to seek re-election for Arkansas State House District 54. District 54 includes all of Perry County, eastern Yell County, northern Saline County, and southwest Faulkner County. Representative Bentley, a small business owner, has served in the State House since 2015 and has a voting record that […]
Several 2022 Candidates will Speak at the Saline County GOP meeting Jan 6th
The Saline County Republican Committee will host several candidate speakers at their monthly meeting. Come to hear from Leon Jones, Jr. who is running for Attorney General, Jan Morgan running for U.S. Senate, Washington County Judge Joseph Wood running for Lt. Governor, and Circuit Judge Gunner DeLay running for Arkansas Supreme Court. The public is […]
Engel Announces Campaign for Justice of the Peace in District 9
C.J. Engel, a Saline County native, and Executive Director of the Arkansas 911 Board has announced that he will be running for Saline County Quorum Court in District 9: “Being born and raised in Benton, I am proud to be from Saline County and excited to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Justice […]
State Legislators Honor Hornets Team for Championship 4-Peat
The Arkansas General Assembly invited the 2021 Bryant Hornets Football Team to the State Capitol Thursday morning to be recognized for the amazing feat of a 4-peat… four consecutive state championship wins in a row. Former State Senator and Bryant Alumnus Shane Broadway escorted the team through the building. Governor Asa Hutchinson congratulated the team […]
McKee Announces Campaign for State Senate District Including Saline & Garland Counties
Matt McKee, Garland County Justice of the Peace and Republican Party of Garland County Chairman, announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn Arkansas Senate District 6 in Garland and Saline County. “I am excited to announce my campaign for the Arkansas State Senate,” said McKee. “As a Justice of the Peace for Garland County, every action I […]
Bryant Councilman RJ Hawk announces campaign for State Rep in 2022
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 […]
Republican State Representative Keith Brooks Announces for Re-Election
Arkansas State Representative Keith Brooks issued the following political campaign announcement on Thursday evening: “I look forward to…continuing to champion the principled conservative values we share.” Republican State Representative Keith Brooks announced his re-election bid to the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Rep. Brooks, who was first elected in 2020, currently represents House District 31. […]