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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Craighead County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Craighead County, Arkansas.

By Jonesboro Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Incumbent Brad Noel to face challenger in runoff election for GOP nomination for District 1 Quorum Court seat

Brad Noel, the District 1 member of the Craighead County Quorum Court, secured 46% of the vote in this month's three-way primary for the Republican Party nomination for the District 1 seat. However, he fell short of the required 50% threshold to bypass a runoff. Noel, who has been a part of the Quorum Court since 2012, is set to compete against Andrew Stricklin in a runoff election scheduled for April 2.

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 25, 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Craighead County in 2021

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Craighead County received $28.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Greene County in 2021

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Greene County received $11.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Poinsett County rise or fall in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Poinsett County received $16.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Poinsett County receive in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Poinsett County received $21,560,734 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Greene County farmers in 2021 reached $13,004,285

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $13,004,285 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Richard Rogers seeks re-election to District 7 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Richard Rogers has announced his intention to seek re-election to the Craighead County Quorum Court, representing District 7. The elections are scheduled for March 5.

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Rick Myers seeks election to District 5 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Rick Myers has announced his candidacy for the Craighead County Quorum Court, seeking to represent District 5. The election is scheduled for March 5.

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Brad Noel seeks re-election to District 1 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Brad Noel, a member of the Craighead County Quorum Court representing District 1, has announced his intention to seek re-election. The elections are scheduled for March 5.

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How much did farmers in Craighead County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Craighead County received $28,711,189 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Crawford Applauds Supreme Court’s Ruling on Biden’s Student Loan Debt Transfer

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Biden’s executive order to transfer student debt from those who took out loans to all taxpayers, including those who never attended college or already paid off their loans.

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Rep. Crawford Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

One year ago on June 24, 2023 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to abortion, and returned to the people and their elected representatives the authority to regulate the protection of unborn children. Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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Reps. Crawford, Mann, Garamendi, Panetta Prioritize American-Grown Commodities for International Food Aid

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01), John Garamendi (CA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced legislation that would ensure that U.S.-grown commodities remain the cornerstone of international food aid.

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Rep. Crawford To Co-Lead Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Workforce Challenges

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Don Davis (NC-01) were selected to Co-Chair the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on the workforce issues faced by the nation’s agricultural producers.

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Crawford Receives Honorary “Master Blaster” Award at Annual Bomb Tech Event

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) hosted his annual Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Day on the Hill on last week.

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Rep. Crawford Applauds Supreme Court’s Ruling on WOTUS

By Jonesboro Times Report | May 30, 2023

“For decades the EPA has expanded its own authority through the Clean Water Act by re-defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to include ditches and puddles, inching closer and closer to regulating land rather than water.

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Rep. Crawford’s Supply Chain Bills Approved by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

By Jonesboro Times Report | May 29, 2023

With consumers and businesses continuing to experience high prices and long waits due to continued supply chain problems, three bills introduced by Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) were approved at the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup and are now ready for consideration by the House.

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Rep. Crawford Responds to Death of Former Rep. Berry

By Jonesboro Times Report | May 25, 2023

Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) released the following statement following reports that Former Representative Berry passed away.

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Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Address Supply Chain Shortcomings

By Jonesboro Times Report | May 24, 2023

Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) is rolling out four bills this week to improve supply chain problems that reduce economic growth and contribute to inflation.