Arkansans were front and center in national politics last week, with farmers Nathan Reed and Jennifer James testifying before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and banking leaders Cathy Owen and Susannah Marshall discussing local community banking challenges with the House Financial Services Committee. Senators John Boozman and Rep. French Hill also joined a new bicameral working group focused on passing digital asset legislation.
Arkansas’ influence on Capitol Hill was highlighted, with five members of the state’s congressional delegation serving as committee chairs in the 119th Congress. This newfound sway has given the state more influence in Congress than it has had in the past five decades.
Meanwhile, as President Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress work on implementing their policy goals, Democrats are looking to move forward following the last election results. Democratic leaders, including those from Arkansas, picked Ken Martin as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee at the committee’s winter meeting outside of Washington, D.C.
Overall, Arkansans are making their mark in Washington, D.C., with their voices being heard on important policy issues. For more updates on Arkansas news, readers can visit ArkansasOnline.com or follow Washington Correspondent Alex Thomas on BlueSky for developments from the nation’s capital.
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