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The U.S. House of Representatives is back in business. In just three days, we passed appropriations legislation to fund the legislative branch and the Department of the Interior and provide military assistance to Israel, all while reining in reckless government spending and bureaucracy. When the phrase, “power of the purse,” is invoked, the appropriations process is where Congress, and especially the House, has an opportunity to exercise that power.

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Wanda Loretta Wisinger Henderson, age 87 of Hampton died Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. John’s Place in Fordyce, Arkansas. She was born May 17, 1936 in Hampton, Arkansas. She was a homemaker and a member of Dickenson Baptist Church in Harrell.

State Capitol Week in Review,October 27, 2023

One in every five students has a language-based learning disability, most commonly dyslexia. Although dyslexia is such a common condition and much headway has occurred, all too often schools are not well equipped to diagnose and treat it. Until identification of dyslexia is done in a much more timely and consistent manner, students will continue to be prevented from getting the services and accommodations that are in line with scientific, evidence-based practices which will greatly benefit them in learning to read. The consequences of inaction can cause lifelong harm, including lower career wages, reduced graduation rates, and even increased rates of incarceration.

91, passed away October 25, 2023 in the Ouachita Nursing & Rehab Center, Camden, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Fred Samuel Ashley and Bamma Leonard. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church and member of Eastern Star, was Usher President, Committee President and Kitchen President.

72, passed away on October 31, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a battle with liver cancer.

Shankles, Scott, Natalie and Oakley Shankles, Bradley, Paige, Braxtyn and Molly Shankles, Alyssa Howard and friend Mary Kate, Steve, Claudia and Hunter Chambliss, Andy and Rhonda Chambliss, David Bowen, James & Anne Strickland, Amanda Whitmer, Billie and Gemma Launius, Keith Chambliss of Locust Bayou.

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We elect them and expect them to do the right thing. We expect them to act responsible. We expect them to act like adults and govern with wise and selfless actions. We assume they are honest and trustworthy. (Well, we used to have hope that was the case.) Accountability is the key to keeping our elected honest. We do that by watching what they do. The local meeting times and locations are published and usually the same time every month. We try to make them and report on significant items. The more public people present at the meetings the more reasonable and accountable they are. The best way to influence their decisions is to contact your representative on the court, council or board.