Ranking Member Boozman Statement USDA’s Final Rule on School Meal Standards
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, expressed his thoughts on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's final rule revising school meal standards."It is good to see the changes reflected in the final rule today," Senator Boozman stated while acknowledging the developments in the revised standards. He also remarked, "USDA’s proposed rule was far too extreme."Senator Boozman further added, "I appreciate that the final rule incorporates the feedback from stakeholders, school nutrition...
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These former Pulaski Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.
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Ranking Member Boozman Speaks in Support of FARMER Act
On April 9, 2024, in Washington, U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, expressed his support for the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act. Boozman joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to commend Senator John Hoeven for introducing the bill aimed at improving crop insurance affordability and enhancing the Supplemental Coverage Option.Boozman highlighted the importance of modernizing the farm safety net and addressing the needs of farmers and ranchers...
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Senators Stabenow, Boozman Statement on the Confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden and Summer Mersinger
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman have announced the confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and Summer Mersinger for a second term as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Chairwoman Stabenow expressed her confidence in the appointees, stating, “Dr. Gooden and Commissioner Mersinger are both extremely qualified for these positions. They were both raised on farms and understand the needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. I look forward to working with them, and I know they will...
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Boozman: Dramatic Drop in Farm Income Drives Home Need to Enhance Farm Safety Net
U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has called for enhanced risk management tools in the next farm bill. Boozman emphasized the urgent need to make meaningful investments in the farm bill's safety net programs, as the most recent farm income forecast predicts a significant decline."We are witnessing the most rapid and steepest erosion in the farm economy of all time. This dramatic projected decline reflects what I've heard around the country from farmers and ranchers," said Boozman. "Our...
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ServSafe Manager Classes to be held April 18, 2023
About the in-person classes facilitated by the Arkansas Hospitality Association:ServSafe Manager classes with exams are offered in a one-day format
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Women’s History Month series of prominent Arkansas Women
Wrapping up our Women’s History Month series of prominent Arkansas women, we’re featuring actress Fran Bennett.
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Hiring- Assistant Security Manager
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) is currently seeking dependable security professionals with visitor service skills and a strong sense of integrity
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Broadway Bridge Inspection To Cause Lane Closures
Lane closures will take place this week on the Broadway Bridge (U.S. Highway 70) between Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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PA Students Raise Their Second Highest Dollar Total Ever to Fight Hunger
Through its Heroes Against Hunger 5K Race in 2022
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Annual Spring Clean Up on April 3-13, 2023
Our Annual Spring Clean Up is almost here!
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Arkansas’ unemployment Rate Drops to 3.2% in February
The Arkansas unemployment rate declined from 3.4% in Jan. to 3.2% in Feb
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Sleep Technology program
Did you know that Baptist Health College Little Rock has the only Sleep Technology program in the state of Arkansas?