Stories by Ryan Tarinelli

Governor promotes Arkansas on panel; foreign investors focus of D.C. trip NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Arkansas officials are in the Washington, D.C., area this week to promote foreign economic investment in the Natural State and recruit new businesses.Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke ... June 29, 2022

U.S. House OKs bill aimed at mental health, drug use that has opioid provision by Arkansas Rep. French Hill WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House passed a legislative package to address mental health and drug abuse, including a provision sponsored by Arkansas Republican French Hill that would encourage the prescribi... June 25, 2022

U.S. House OKs bill aimed at mental health, drug use; opioid provision by Hill in it WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House passed a legislative package to address mental health and drug abuse, including a provision sponsored by Arkansas Republican French Hill that would encourage the prescribi... June 24, 2022

Sens. Cotton, Boozman say they would oppose gun bill WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton on Wednesday said they would oppose bipartisan anti-gun violence legislation in the Senate.The 80-page bill comes after two mass shootings last mon... June 23, 2022

Cotton: Will oppose bipartisan gun violence package WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says he will oppose a bipartisan gun violence package after the release of legislative text that would put in place tougher gun laws.The 80-page measure release... June 22, 2022

Veterans health bill advances; Boozman-backed measure addresses toxic exposure WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate approved a bill Thursday expanding health care access to veterans exposed to toxins during their service, a piece of legislation that included provisions written by Arkan... June 17, 2022

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson hints at run for president again HOT SPRINGS -- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson continued to hint at a presidential run as he told a group of attorneys Wednesday that he was starting to "lay the foundation" for a 2024 campaign... June 16, 2022

Governor, Israeli group agree to exchange investment ideas, tech company info WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with the Israel Innovation Authority, a move aimed at fostering cooperation on research and technology innova... June 15, 2022

Hill votes for wildlife conservation bill WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would channel new funding toward wildlife conservation while the rest of the U.S. House delegation from Arkansas objected to the m... June 15, 2022

Boozman open to considering gun law WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas on Monday said he's open to considering a bipartisan agreement on mental health, school security and tougher gun measures, but added that he's ... June 14, 2022

‘Red flag’ gun bill clears U.S. House; Arkansas’ 4 members vote ‘no’ WASHINGTON -- Democrats passed "red flag" firearm legislation in the U.S. House on Thursday without the help of Arkansas Republicans.The four House members from Arkansas voted against the bi... June 10, 2022

State delegation in U.S. House all vote against gun bill Arkansas' U.S. House delegation voted against tougher gun policies on Wednesday, objecting to legislative efforts from Democrats following a series of high-profile mass shootings.The House vote co... June 9, 2022

Biden signs several bills aimed at veterans’ care WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday a bill expanding mammogram eligibility for veterans, giving final approval to legislation sponsored by Arkansas' U.S. Sen. John Boozman.Un... June 8, 2022

Arkansas congressional members are silent on guns WASHINGTON -- Arkansas congressional lawmakers are showing no signs of embracing new gun restrictions as House Democrats look to pass changes this week in the aftermath of the elementary school shooti... June 5, 2022

Must talk gun purchases, age, Hutchinson says WASHINGTON -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said raising the purchasing age of AR-15 style weapons should be in the conversation as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the school sh... June 1, 2022

Boozman: Increase agricultural output WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman encouraged U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Thursday to work toward helping lower food prices and increasing global food security."Food prices will decr... May 27, 2022

3 congressmen take GOP races by wide margins The three Arkansas congressmen who faced Republican challengers won by wide margins in Tuesday's primary election.In Arkansas' 1st Congressional District, six-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Cra... May 25, 2022

Boozman tops foes in Senate GOP run Republican John Boozman coasted to victory in the Senate Republican primary on Tuesday, embracing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump as he fended off challengers from the right.The vict... May 25, 2022

Republican John Boozman easily defeats foes in Senate GOP run Republican John Boozman coasted to victory in the Senate Republican primary on Tuesday, embracing an endorsement from former President Donald Trump as he fended off challengers from the right.The vict... May 25, 2022

GOP primary seen as decisive for state WASHINGTON -- The state's Republican primary on Tuesday will all but decide the next congressional delegation from Arkansas given the unlikelihood of Democratic upsets in November, according to po... May 22, 2022

Deadline missed by Senate hopeful Bequette, filing says An Arkansas state lawmaker has submitted an ethics complaint against Republican Senate candidate Jake Bequette, saying the former NFL player failed to file a financial disclosure report in the require... May 21, 2022

GOP race for U.S. House seat heats up over veteran status The campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is questioning the veteran status of his primary opponent Brandt Smith, disputing Smith's descriptions of his ties to the military.David Manns, c... May 21, 2022

Boozman votes against $40B in aid to Ukraine WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman voted against a $40 billion Ukraine aid package, breaking ranks with Senate Republican leadership and U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, a political ally.While the aid package ... May 18, 2022

3 hopefuls vie for GOP nod in U.S. House race U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford is squaring off against two challengers in the Republican primary for Arkansas' 1st Congressional District this month.State Rep. Brandt Smith and attorney Jody Shackelford ... May 16, 2022

3 Democrats in Arkansas seek seat in U.S. Senate WASHINGTON -- Real estate agent Natalie James of Little Rock, small-business owner Dan Whitfield of Bella Vista and Jack Foster, a former Pine Bluff City Council member, are running for U.S. Senate in... May 15, 2022

Hill faces challenger Reynolds in U.S. House primary U.S. Rep. French Hill is looking to defeat primary challenger Conrad Reynolds as the two Republicans compete in the state's redrawn 2nd Congressional District this month.Hill, who serves on the Ho... May 15, 2022

Four Arkansas students to send art to U.S. Capitol WASHINGTON -- Four Arkansas students have been named winners of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in their respective districts, earning a spot for their artwork to be seen by U.S. Capitol visito... May 12, 2022

Senate campaigns focus on Trump WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's sway over the Republican Party is on display in this year's U.S. Senate race as John Boozman leans on the former president's endorsement.The 71-year-old senato... May 8, 2022

Little Rock mayor heads national group Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. was sworn in Friday as the new president of the African American Mayors Association.Scott, who leads the most populous city in Arkansas, said in an interview that he ... April 30, 2022

Tyson Foods, other meatpackers grilled over beef prices in congressional hearing WASHINGTON -- Congressional lawmakers pressed meatpacking executives for answers on Wednesday as American families continue to face soaring beef prices.Donnie King, president and chief executive offic... April 28, 2022

Two Democrats running for U.S. Senate missed FEC filing deadline Two Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate missed a deadline to submit campaign finance figures to the Federal Election Commission.First-quarter fundraising reports covering the months of Janua... April 27, 2022

Hopefuls’ financial reports unfiled Two Democratic candidates running for U.S. Senate missed a deadline to submit campaign finance figures to the Federal Election Commission.First-quarter fundraising reports covering the months of Janua... April 27, 2022

Energy funds for state put at $3.4M WASHINGTON -- More than $3.4 million is being funneled to Arkansas through a federal program that assists low-income families with their home energy costs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv... April 22, 2022

Arkansas receiving $3.4 million through federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program WASHINGTON -- More than $3.4 million is being funneled to Arkansas through a federal program that assists low-income families with their home energy costs, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv... April 22, 2022

Five Arkansas delegation members take fundraising lead Current members of Arkansas' congressional delegation are dominating on the fundraising front as the incumbents look to fend off GOP challengers in next month's primary election, according to ... April 19, 2022

Cotton calls racial gerrymandering claims ‘baseless,’ urges court to dismiss part of Arkansas congressional map lawsuit U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton urged a federal court on Friday to dismiss part of a federal lawsuit challenging Arkansas' congressional redistricting map, which splits the state's most populous county i... April 16, 2022

Hill, Womack visit Poland over response to war On the ground in Europe with fellow congressional lawmakers, U.S. Reps. French Hill and Steve Womack met with American service members and explored the humanitarian response to Russia's invasion o... April 15, 2022

Boozman campaign sees new gifts of $1.1M; war chest climbs to $2.5M in 2022 WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. John Boozman's campaign said it raised more than $1.1 million over the first three months of this year as the incumbent seeks reelection and looks to fight off Republican o... April 14, 2022

Newest justice cheered in Arkansas Members of Arkansas' Black legal community cheered the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, a move that cemented her spot in history as the first Black woman to ... April 8, 2022

Loss of child tax credit hurting families in Arkansas, advocates say WASHINGTON -- Jasmine James didn't use her federal child-tax-credit money on the extravagant. Instead, the 22-year-old Jacksonville mother leaned on the monthly checks to help with the basics of l... April 4, 2022

NIH triumphs a U.S. treasure, Bill Clinton says Former President Bill Clinton praised the National Institutes of Health as a "national treasure" during a virtual event with former administration officials on Tuesday."It's clear t... March 30, 2022

How primary elections work in Arkansas Arkansas voters will head to the polls in May to weigh in on candidates for a wide variety of offices in the state’s 2022 primary election, including high-profile races for governor and U.S. Sen... March 24, 2022

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton questions Supreme Court nominee Jackson on criminal justice WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton delivered his first robust criticism of Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Tuesday, pressing the judge for her thoughts on criminal sentencing during a m... March 23, 2022

Arkansan’s death puts focus on journalists’ war-zone peril WASHINGTON -- The killings of Arkansas filmmaker Brent Renaud and other journalists in Ukraine are prompting an outpouring of international attention while highlighting the dangers that journalists fa... March 20, 2022

State’s delegation joins call to better arm Ukraine Congressional lawmakers from Arkansas reiterated their support for Ukraine on Wednesday as the eastern European country's president urged the U.S. to provide further help in its fight against a Ru... March 17, 2022

Cotton meets with nominee for Supreme Court WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said he had a "cordial" conversation Tuesday with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, a federal appeals court judge who, if confirmed, would ... March 16, 2022

Arkansas Democrats get behind redistricting suit A legal challenge to the state's congressional redistricting map is a much-needed pushback to district lines that undermine Black voting strength in one of the state's most populous counties, ... March 14, 2022

State’s members of Congress weigh in on surging inflation Arkansas Republicans in Congress criticized the Biden administration Thursday as new U.S. Labor Department figures showed that consumer prices continued to soar over the past year.Members of the state... March 11, 2022

Lawmakers condemn Black-college threats; Little Rock’s French Hill supports House measure WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. French Hill joined other congressional lawmakers to condemn a spate of bomb threats this year against historically Black colleges and universities.The U.S. House Tuesday evenin... March 10, 2022

U.S. House condemns bomb threats made against historically Black colleges and universities; Little Rock’s French Hill backs resolution The U.S. House unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday condemning bomb threats made this year against historically Black colleges and universities in Arkansas and across the nation.The bomb threats ha... March 9, 2022