RPA Weekly Recap | February 19, 2024

Election 2024


Early voting for the 2024 primary election starts TOMORROW, February 20th. Check your voter registration status, look up your polling locations, and review a sample ballot by clicking here.


Make your voting plan, and commit to Bank Your Vote!

Happy Presidents Day


Today is Presidents Day, also referred to in Arkansas as George Washington's Birthday and Daisy Gaston Bates day. You can read the Governor's proclamation here.

Black History Month


In honor of Black History Month, the RPA will be highlighting Arkansas’ Black Leaders, this week we are highlighting professional boxer Sonny Liston. Competing from 1953 to 1970, he was a dominant contender of his era.


He became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the first round, repeating the knockout the following year in defense of the title; in the latter fight he also became the inaugural WBC heavyweight champion.


Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Liston was particularly known for his immense strength, formidable jab, long reach, toughness, and is widely regarded as the most intimidating man in the history of the sport.


Liston was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.


Rep. French Hill: DHS Secretary Mayorkas Has Not Been Truthful with Congress


Mornings With Maria | Fox Business


Watch the Interview Here

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces New Education Initiatives for Blind and Deaf Students


Forbes Breaking News


Watch the Press Release Here

Sen. Tom Cotton Discusses the Failures of the Biden Administration


Dave Rubin | The Rubin Report


Watch the Interview Here

School Choice Flourishing in Arkansas


CBN News


Watch the Video Here

Arkansas' Congressional Delegation Speaks on Mayorkas Impeachment Vote


Ryan Turbeville | KARK


Read the Article Here

Boozman Honored for Advocacy of State Veterans Homes


Southwest Arkansas Today



Read the Article Here

ExxonMobil Exec: Arkansas Poised to be 'Center' of Lithium Industry in North America


Steve Brawner | Talk Business & Politics


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DHS, Gov. Sanders Investing $30 Million of ARP Funds in Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, Crisis Response


Alex Kienlen | KARK


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Cleveland County Republican Committee recently held their Meet, Greet, & Eat event. Chairman Joseph K. Wood was the keynote speaker for the event.


Everything Costs More Thanks to Bidenflation


A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck due to Biden’s failed economic policies. We cannot take a second term of skyrocketing grocery costs, higher rents, and unaffordable mortgages and car loans.


What you need to know:

  • January’s Consumer Price Index rose 3.1% compared to last year.
  • Auto insurance is up 20.6%;
  • Household repairs are up 18.2%;
  • Sporting events are up 13.5%;
  • Transportations services are up 9.5%;
  • Nonprescription drugs are up 9.2%;
  • Baby food is up 8.7%;
  • Garbage collection is up 6.4%;
  • Shelter is up 6.0%;
  • Eating out is up 5.1%.
  • Prices have risen by 17.9% since Biden took office.
  • Americans’ finances are being decimated.
  • Americans are suffering from the lasting effects of Biden’s historic inflation, with many struggling to pay their debts, save  for retirement, or afford rent.
  • Americans are increasingly borrowing to cover daily expenses, finding their regular income is no longer enough to make ends meet.
  • Credit card delinquencies have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
  • The polls show how unhappy Americans are with Biden’s economy.
  • majority of Americans believe Biden’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the country.
  • Only 28% of Americans rated the economy as excellent or good compared to 57% in 2020.
  • Only 1 in 5 Americans believe they would be better off financially if Biden is reelected


The bottom line:

Despite this administration’s constant gaslighting, Americans continue to suffer from Bidenflation in their day-to-day lives. Bidenomics will only continue to result in paying more to live worse.

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