Rose Roland, Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, announced her candidacy for the newly drawn Arkansas House District 54. This new district comprises of Perry County, a large portion of southwest Faulkner County, eastern Yell County and northern Saline County. “I am excited to announce my candidacy for this district because it combines areas of […]
Walter Burgess announces 2022 candidacy for House District 81
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cong. French Hill will speak at the Saline County GOP meeting Oct 7th
Congressman French Hill will be the guest speaker at the Saline County Republican Committee’s monthly meeting. The public is invited to attend at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 7th, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. For more information, contact Ken Yang at 501-909-9315 or [email protected].
Ken Yang to give legislative update Sept 2nd at Saline County GOP meeting
The Saline County Republican Committee will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 2nd, at the Republican Headquarters at 125 N. Market Street in Benton. Committee Chair Ken Yang will present Family Council’s overview on the legislative session, Action Committee’s Legislative Report Card, current laws in litigation, call to action, and the […]
Come to the next Saline County Legislative Breakfast April 9th, get updates on current bills
This article is archived from 2021. Please use the search blank at the top of the website to find the most current legislative breakfast. 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 […]
Sen. Hammer submits bill that would reduce voting hours at the end of early voting
State Senator Kim Hammer, (R) of Benton, filed a bill this month, that would reduce voting hours during the last couple of days of early voting in an election. If passed, Senate Bill 485, would reduce voting hours on the final Saturday during early voting from the current 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to end […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]