Press Releases

Millers Creek, KY— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that the Millers Creek Fire Rescue has been awarded $160,180 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters responding to emergencies. The funding will allow the Rescue to purchase 16 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, replacing all of its current packs. Firefighters rely on SCBA equipment to provide breathable air while operating inside burning buildings and other hazardous environments. The grant wil

WASHINGTON — House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) released the following statement after the Department of Transportation finalized new fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks. “The Biden Administration forced automakers to meet increasingly costly fuel-economy mandates and American families paid the price,” Chairwoman McClain said. “We ended that. President Trump’s new standards give automakers the freedom to build the cars and trucks Americans actually want, and they will save families an estimated $1,300 on a new vehicle. Over the next five years,

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act: “I was pleased to support passage of the Protect College Sports Act. This bipartisan legislation will help student athletes succeed on and off the field while establishing clear, sensible rules that preserve the integrity of collegiate athletics. As a former Razorback, I along with so many Arkansans want current and future generations of young adults to have the opportunity to compete and succeed while also preserving what makes it so special. This bill will

September 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), along with Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, and Congressman Brad Finstad, introduced the Voter Voucher Transparency Act, legislation that will create a standardized federal reporting requirement so the public can see how often voter vouching is used in federal elections. Specifically, this legislation would require states to report the number of individuals who registered to vote using a voucher, the total number of voters who served as vouchers, the number of individuals vouc

(KNSI) – Two members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation are being honored by national energy groups for their work on behalf of rural communities. Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar received the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) 2026 Distinguished Service Award. She was nominated by co-op leaders, including directors of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, and is the only member of Congress to receive the award for the coming year. NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said the award goes to leaders who show repeated support for the 42 million Americans who belong to elec

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 39th annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last month. The Merle Anderson Award, named after the organization’s founder, was presented to Mike Jerke this year. ACE CEO Brian Jennings presented the award to Jerke during the event’s awards ceremony. The Merle Anderson Award is presented annually to recognize an individual who has made distinguished and lasting contributions to advancing the U.S. ethanol industry. Jerke retired in 2025 – after many years o

LITTLE ROCK—A major overhaul of the nation’s farm programs is moving forward after the Senate Agriculture Committee approved Farm Bill 2.0 in a party-line vote. Arkansas Senator John Boozman, chairman of the committee, helped lead the legislation. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate to cast the deciding vote. The five-year proposal would strengthen crop insurance and other risk-management programs, expand conservation and specialty crop assistance, and provide more funding to help farmers sell products overseas. It also includes investments in rural broadband, drinking wate

CMS Awards $149.3 Million to Expand Telehealth and Increase Access to Specialty Care and Preventive Screenings in Rural Arkansas...

Third-Largest Federal Transportation Grant in State History SOMERSET, KY – U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) held a press conference in Somerset on Tuesday to announce an $85 million federal grant for construction of Somerset’s Northern Bypass. Congressman Rogers has secured a total of $167 million in federal funding for the project, including two Community Project Funding earmarks totaling $82 million from fiscal years 2026 and 2024. The $85 million “Infrastructure for Rebuilding America” (INFRA) grant is the third-largest federal transportation grant in state history. U.S. Department of