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 […]
Saline Democrats to welcome Senators Elliott and Chesterfield at annual dinner Jun 4th
The Democratic Party of Saline County will host their annual Saline County Kickin’ Blue Dinner on Friday, June 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Saline County Fairgrounds. The theme this year is Denim and Democrats. Senator Joyce Elliott and Senator Linda Chesterfield, are scheduled speak at the event. Barbecue dinner will be catered by Big […]
Learn about Benton’s proposed A&P tax; then attend public meeting May 17th – Video Interview, Project Pictures, Laws, Misinformation
The City of Benton will hold a third public hearing in an effort to inform the public and encourage involvement with the proposal for a new Advertising and Promotions tax (A&P tax). This would be a City ordinance to establish a 1.5% sales tax on hospitality businesses in the city limits of Benton, Arkansas, to […]
Little Rock Attorney, formerly of Saline County, announces campaign for Attorney General in 2022
UPDATE: JASON DAVIS WITHDREW FROM THIS RACE. Little Rock attorney Jason Davis, Democrat, announced his campaign for Attorney General of the State of Arkansas. “As our state’s Attorney General, I will put you and your family first. Our state simply can’t afford more hyper-partisan drama, wasting millions more in taxpayer dollars on constant, warranted challenges […]
Three freshmen legislators to speak May 6th to Saline County Republican Committee
The Saline County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 6th, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. The program includes three guest speakers: Representatives Tony Furman, Keith Brooks, and Richard McGrew who will give a legislative overview and what it was like as […]
Doyle Webb announces bid for Lt. Governor office in 2022
Doyle Webb (R-Benton), former Republican Party of Arkansas Chairman, Chief of Staff to the late Republican Lieutenant Governor Win Paul Rockefeller, and State Senator announced his candidacy for the office of Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas in 2022. Webb released the following statement: “After numerous calls from Arkansans across our state, I have decided to offer […]
Video: State Senators Elliott and Hendren speak about their bipartisan efforts at Bryant luncheon
Two politicians from different parties in the Arkansas Legislature have made it their goal to press for more bipartisan efforts, with some failures and some successes. Arkansas State Senators Joyce Elliott, a Democrat, and Jim Hendren, an Independent who recently left the Republican party, spoke in tandem about their efforts, at the April 22nd, meeting […]
Saline Democrats invite the public to help with postcard campaign Apr 15th
The Democratic Party of Saline County will open headquarters on April 15th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. as part of the Third Thursday street festival in downtown Benton. Members and others will participate in a postcard Community Engagement project. All who are interested are invited to drop in and fill out cards. Refreshments will be […]
Benton Parks to consider adult baseball and EAST project, April 15th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. There are a few short meetings in a row – beginning at 5 p.m., the Street Department will meet, then Community Services, then Parks Department. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn […]
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 […]
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