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October sees no change in number of attorneys with active licenses to practice law in cities within Logan County compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Logan County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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House Natural Resources Committee advances bipartisan reforms on energy permits and public lands

The House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced eight bipartisan bills, including three focused on permitting reform and five addressing federal and tribal land management.

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Bruce Westerman highlights advancement of SPEED Act targeting federal permit delays

Rep. Bruce Westerman announced on November 20, 2025, that his proposed SPEED Act—which seeks to streamline federal permitting processes—has advanced out of committee in Congress.

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Bruce Westerman highlights legislative efforts and support for rural Arkansas communities

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman posted updates on November 20, outlining economic initiatives for Arkansas and expressing appreciation for rural healthcare workers.

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House committee advances Womack’s bill clarifying protections for tipped service workers

The House Committee on Education and Workforce has considered H.R. 2312, the Tipped Employee Protection Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas’s Third Congressional District.

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Rep. Bruce Westerman marks birthday while highlighting Arkansas’ defense industry contributions

Rep. Bruce Westerman celebrated his birthday while using social media posts dated November 18-19, 2025, to highlight Arkansas’ significant contributions to national defense manufacturing and aerospace industries.

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House subcommittee reviews bills on tribal sovereignty and land management

The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing to consider four bills aimed at strengthening tribal sovereignty and improving the federal government’s trust responsibility to tribal nations.

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House subcommittee reviews bipartisan bills on water storage and fisheries reform

The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened a legislative hearing to discuss four bipartisan bills aimed at improving the management of water resources and fisheries.

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Westerman supports new endangered species act rules announced by Trump Administration

The Trump Administration has introduced new rules aimed at updating the enforcement and implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Who from Fort Smith Metro area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 22?

These former Fort Smith Metro high school stars set for games on Saturday, Nov. 22.

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House passes resolutions to reopen Alaskan and Wyoming lands for energy development

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved three Congressional Review Act resolutions aimed at reopening millions of acres of land in Alaska and Wyoming for energy development.

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1 more lawyer with an active license to practice in cities within Crawford County in October compared to previous month

There was one more active legal license in cities located in Crawford County in October compared to the previous month.

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Womack voices support for release of Epstein case documents

Congressman Steve Womack of Arkansas’s Third District has expressed his support for the release of all documents and records related to the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein.

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Bruce Westerman discusses school funding and legislative concerns in latest social media posts

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman highlighted local education achievements and expressed opposition to recent Senate provisions on government oversight through posts made between November 14-17, 2025.

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Bruce Westerman discusses school funding and legislative concerns in latest social media posts

U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman highlighted local education achievements and expressed opposition to recent Senate provisions on government oversight through posts made between November 14-17, 2025.

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Steve Womack to miss first House vote due to family emergency

Congressman Steve Womack, who represents Arkansas’s Third Congressional District, announced he will miss his first vote in the U.S. House of Representatives due to a family medical emergency.

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Cities within Pope County saw no change in number of active legal licenses in October compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Pope County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Fort Smith Metro will compete on Thursday, Nov. 20?

Thursday, Nov. 20 will feature competition from this former Fort Smith Metro area high school standout.

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October sees no change in number of attorneys with active licenses to practice law in cities within Franklin County compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities located in Franklin County in October compared to the previous month.

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Cities within Sebastian County saw 3 more active legal licenses in October compared to previous month

There were three more active legal licenses in cities located in Sebastian County in October compared to the previous month.

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