Pulaski Times

The August in-state work period provided Senator John Boozman with the opportunity to engage directly with Arkansans, addressing local issues and priorities. He highlighted several key meetings and events across the state.

Senator Boozman joined Senator Tom Cotton to discuss workforce development and investment. Coverage of their visits included:

- KJNB reported on a visit to A-State, where Senators Boozman, Cotton, and Representative Rick Crawford were thanked for their campus visit.

- The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette covered discussions with business leaders about regulatory climate, inflation, and worker shortages.

- The same publication also reported on a listening session with steel industry figures involving Boozman, Cotton, and Crawford.

- Arkansas Business detailed conversations about labor shortages and regulatory challenges in Little Rock.

- Paragould Daily Press highlighted the global impact of the NEA steel industry as discussed by lawmakers.

- El Dorado News noted discussions on economic development and the defense industry between Boozman and Representative Bruce Westerman.

- KAIT covered talks about meat and steel industries in Jonesboro.

- KNWA reported on a tour of Compass Cold Storage by Senators Boozman and Cotton.

In Bentonville, Senator Boozman participated in a roundtable focused on improving maternal health outcomes in Arkansas:

- Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette emphasized the need for collaboration and better access to improve maternal health outcomes.

- Talk Business mentioned non-traditional solutions as part of improving maternal health.

- Axios NWA explored ways to enhance maternal health in Arkansas.

- Arkansas Advocate suggested telemedicine and doulas could improve poor maternal health outcomes in the state.

- 40/29 TV identified Arkansas as one of the riskiest places for childbirth.

- KFSM pointed out that lack of resources in rural areas contributes to high maternal mortality rates.

- UAMS noted Dr. Pearl McElfish's participation in discussing maternal health issues.

Senator Boozman celebrated Poland’s new F-35 rollout at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith:

- The Heber Springs Sun Times reported on Poland's F-35s heading for Arkansas skies.

- Batesville Daily Guard echoed this sentiment about Poland's F-35s bound for Arkansas skies.

- ED88Radio covered Boozman's celebration of Poland's F-35 rollout.

- KATV explained that Poland will train on new F-35 jets under the US Foreign Military Sales Program in Arkansas.

- Southwest Arkansas Today described this event as a critical step before aircraft arrival in Fort Smith.

- Siloam Springs Herald-Leader ranked Arkansas highly as a growth site for defense.

Additionally, Senator Boozman honored Staff Sergeant Gregory Smith with the Purple Heart during a ceremony in Fort Smith:

- KARK reported on Sen. Boozman's honor to a Fort Smith veteran with the Purple Heart.

- KNWA also covered Sen. Boozman's presentation of the Purple Heart to an injured veteran from Iraq.

- KFSM detailed Senator John Boozman's presentation of the Purple Heart to an Arkansas vet injured in Iraq.

- Batesville Tribune recognized Fort Smith community’s honor towards their local hero with the Purple Heart.

- Heber Springs Sun Times mentioned Trooper receiving Purple Heart for injuries sustained during 2020 attack Iraq.

- Van Buren County Democrat acknowledged Trooper awarded Purple Heart.

Lastly, Senator Boozman addressed concerns over proposed OSHA regulations potentially impacting volunteer fire departments:

- The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported on his meeting with firefighters in Sebastian County regarding proposed OSHA rules.

- KNWA covered Sen. John Boozman's discussion about proposed OSHA rules at Fort Smith Volunteer Fire Department.

- KFSM noted Sebastian County volunteer firefighters raising concerns over proposed changes to OSHA regulations.

- 40/29 TV highlighted fears among firefighters that OSHA regulations could impact rural departments in Arkansas.

- Resident News Network detailed Senator Boozman's discussion of proposed OSHA rule with Sebastian County volunteer firefighters.