It’s been so much in the news lately that it’s hard not to know about the debt relief program for college student loans. Since the application process is due to begin in October, the Department of Education issued advice on how to protect yourself from scammers who want to take advantage of student loan borrowers. […]
The US Treasury announced $47.5 million going to Arkansas to increase access to affordable broadband internet
On Tuesday, August 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of an additional group of five states under the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF): Connecticut, Indiana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Arkansas. The State of Arkansas, approved for $47.5 million, estimates it will connect 5,500 homes and businesses by building high-speed […]
Spakes, a Benton native, interns in Boozman’s Washington office
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 […]
Important Dates for the 2022 General Election – School Board, City, County, State & US positions
Aug 3 at Noon – Aug 10 at Noon – Candidate filing for the Nov School Election and Mayor-Council form of Government (this is how our cities are set up). Oct 9 – Deadline to apply to register to vote in the General Election & Annual School Election Oct 24 – Early voting begins for […]
Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court; See Arkansas trigger law that goes into effect
In a split decision, the United States Supreme Court voted to overturn a decades old ruling on Roe v. Wade. Justices Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Clarence Thomas voted to overturn, while Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, along with Chief Justice John Roberts dissented. This ruling allows states to create their own laws […]
Due to high gas prices, IRS increases mileage deduction rate from July-Dec 2022
If you use your vehicle for business and deduct mileage on your taxes, the IRS has a little bit of relief for the high price of gas. The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates […]
President orders flags at half staff for tragedy in Uvalde, TX
By order of a Presidential Proclamation, flags are to be lowered to half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Uvalde, TX. Flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset, May 28, 2022. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A_Proclamation_Honoring_The_Victims_Of_The_Tragedy_In_Uvalde_Texas_.pdf”] See the list of Saline County events at www.mysaline.com/events.
Take the poll, see the results – Who gets your vote for the May Primary Election?
The Primary Election is coming and this is your chance to do a practice vote. Take the polls below AND THEN click this link for the results: www.mysaline.com/2022-elections-survey-results Loading… Loading… Loading…
President orders flags at half staff to remember 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19
United States flags will be lowered as of Thursday, May 12, 2022 in respect and remembrance of one million American lives lost to COVID-19. President Joe Biden ordered all USA flags to be flown at half staff beginning immediately. Flags should return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022. See the list […]
Dept of State: Passport processing may take up to 18 weeks; Congressman offers assistance
The Department of State just announced that passport processing time will now take 18 weeks from the day the passport is submitted for routine processing and 10 weeks for expedited processing, according to a statement from Congressman French Hill’s office. The Department of State is asking people to apply six months ahead of their travel […]