US Congressman French Hill (R-AR) visited the Bryant Boys and Girls Club on Monday and toured the property, located at 6401 Boone Rd. Club CEO Suzanne Passmore showed Hill around the rooms and talked about the activities available and the current needs. The club was temporary closed by the the government, due to the pandemic, […]
Sen. Boozman’s SAVE LIVES Act signed into law; expands access to VA COVID-19 Vaccine
[Edit]U.S. Senator John Boozman leads the SAVE LIVES Act, to provide no-cost vaccination services at the VA to all veterans, veteran spouses, caregivers and CHAMPVA recipients. More veterans will have the ability to access the COVID-19 vaccine administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following the signing of U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Strengthening […]
Governor moves state’s tax date to coincide with this year’s federal deadline
[Edit]UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
New Guidance on PPP helps self-employed and gig workers
[Edit]President Biden announced important changes to the PPP, including a two-week window for businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Important changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) announced this week by the White House are designed to target more funding toward the smallest of small businesses. Some of the PPP updates: Institutes a 14-day period, […]
More vaccines coming to Arkansas; here’s how to find an appointment
[Edit] Congressman French Hill issued a statement about vaccinations in Arkansas, how many are available and where to register to get them. Hill said Arkansas is currently receiving about 40,000 vaccine doses per week, approximately a 23% increase since mid-January. “While demand remains high, I am proud that Arkansas has one of the highest per […]
Special enrollment period for health insurance open Feb 15 – May 15
[Edit]In accordance with the Executive Order issued by President Biden, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This SEP will allow individuals and families in states with Marketplaces served by the HealthCare.gov […]
Watch the livestream of the Senate Trump impeachment hearings beginning Tuesday
[Edit]Watch the impeachment trial in the Senate for free on TV antenna on PBS/AETN or livestreaming on the following: myarpbs.org/watch, in the Engage Arkansas PBS app and at pbs.org/newshour. The Second Trump Impeachment Trial begins Tuesday, Feb. 9, at noon, continues at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Feb. 12. Coverage may continue past 5 p.m., […]
Org keeping resources fresh on overhauled COVID-19 page for Governments, Businesses, Non-Profits
[Edit]In the fall the Central Arkansas Planning & Development District (CAPDD) launched a webpage full of resources for local governments and businesses across the region to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, they’ve updated the page to include more resources while also making it easier to navigate. It’s now simplified […]
Here’s what to do if you’re still looking for a stimulus payment
[Edit]The last day to receive an Economic Impact Payment (EIP) via direct deposit was Friday, January 15, 2021. If you didn’t get a payment that way, look for a paper check or pre-paid debit instead. However, according to a statement from Congressman French Hill, it may take several weeks to receive that payment. The IRS […]
Picture of the Day: “My Cabbages!” in Bryant
[Edit]Today’s picture is a tribute to a cartoon that my kids watched growing up. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has several scenes where a man’s cabbages get knocked off his cart. In his angst, he yells, “My cabbages!” The cabbages pictured here are neither his nor mine. They were planted by the Riverdale Garden Club, so […]
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