The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Logan County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.
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.
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.
U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman posted updates on November 20, outlining economic initiatives for Arkansas and expressing appreciation for rural healthcare 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Trump Administration has introduced new rules aimed at updating the enforcement and implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
These former Fort Smith Metro high school stars set for games on Saturday, Nov. 22.
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.
There was one more active legal license in cities located in Crawford County in October compared to the previous month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Pope County in October remained the same in comparison to the previous month.
Thursday, Nov. 20 will feature competition from this former Fort Smith Metro area high school standout.
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities located in Franklin County in October compared to the 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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