Every January growing up, right as we went back to school, we were given a Monday off to honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King. It was a day devoted to Sunday night sleepovers (which never happened in our household on school nights) and sleeping in late. During college it was devoted to a long weekend preparing for rush and sorority pledge week. Flash forward 10 years and working a full time job - and it is barely considered a holiday. It made me question why we have thi

President Obama gave his Farewell Speech on Tuesday night as he closes out his tenure as President of the United States. His transcript is below. It’s good to be home. My fellow Americans, Michelle and I have been so touched by all the well-wishes we’ve received over the past few weeks. But tonight it’s my turn to say thanks. Whether we’ve seen eye-to-eye or rarely agreed at all, my conversations with you, the American people – in living rooms and schools; at farms and on

The Arkansas Federation of Young Republicans and the Central Arkansas Young Republicans invite you to participate in a Day at the Capitol. This full day of activities will provide Young Republicans from around the state with the opportunity to visit the state capitol in Little Rock and get an insider’s look into the political process while networking with state Republican leaders. It is free to all and even if you are only considering joining the YRs, you are welcome to atten

At noon today, January 9th, 2017, the 91st General Assembly will convene in Arkansas. The agenda was set late last week and Governor Asa Hutchinson didn't let any stone go unturned. Watch the 91st General Assembly LIVE here. The lawmakers will meet at the state capitol on this brisk morning to begin the 2017 legislative session focusing on the governor's agenda items including taxes and medical marijuana. Those being a couple of the big ticket items that most Arkansans ar