RPA Weekly Recap | January 15, 2024 Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Her First Year in Office Gov. Sanders sat down with Roby Brock to discuss all of the accomplishments of her first year in office and her goals for the future. “I’ll keep working to cut taxes, improve schools, grow our workforce, invest in our natural spaces, and crack down on crime. And I know that together, we can make Arkansas the best state to live, work, and raise a family in America.” — Governor Sanders We here at the RPA believe that this first year has been a great success, and cannot wait to see what the future holds for the state of Arkansas. Congratulations Governor and legislators on an amazing year! Watch the Full Interview Here Martin Luther King, Jr. Day "Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a life of sacrifice and a legacy of service. Let us strive to continue his mission of advancing civil rights, freedom, equality, and opportunity for all. As Dr. King said "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" - Chairman Joseph K. Wood Proclamation for “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in Arkansas Iowa Caucuses Today kicks off the first in the Nation Iowa Caucuses. This is the first opportunity for voters to have a say in who they want as their Presidential nominee. Chairman Joseph K. Wood, National Committeewoman Mindy McAlindon, National Committeeman Jonathan Barnett, and others are in Iowa. They have stopped by multiple rallies as candidates kick off their caucuses. You can watch a video tour by NFRW Finance Director Pam Pollard here. Campaign and Candidate Workshop Join the Republican Party of Arkansas and the Leadership Institute for a campaign and candidate workshop. For more information and to register click here. January 26, 2024 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Residence Inn Little Rock 1401 South Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72211   Rep. Bruce Westerman, (AR-4), Discusses the GOP Probe into the Biden Admin Housing Illegal Migrants on Federal Land ‘The Evening Edit.’ The Evening Edit | Fox Business Watch the Interview Here Rep. French Hill (AR-2) Discusses Congressional Leaders Reaching A Budget Deal, and the Conversation Around Border Policy Balance of Power | Bloomberg Watch the Interview Here Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Biden Doesn't Know How to Lead the U.S. Kudlow | Fox Business Watch the Interview Here   Arkansas is Taking Off  Gov. Sanders | Opinion to Talk Business & Politics Read the Article Here It's Past Time To Protect Our State Senator Ben Gilmore | Special to The Democrat-Gazette Read the Article Here Water Projects Bill A Priority of Congress' 2024 Agenda Alex Thomas | Democrat Gazette Read the Article Here HUD Secretary Promises Solutions Addressing Little Rock Housing Authority Problems Alex Thomas | Democrat Gazette Read the Article Here Greater Engagement With Taiwan is to Our Mutual Benefit Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-4)| Opinion to The Hill Read the Article Here   Election 2024 We are less than two months away from the 2024 primary election. Check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your voter registration by clicking here. Make your voting plan, and commit to Bank Your Vote!   Biden Economy Is Not Working As voters in Iowa head to caucus, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a new reminder that “Bidenomics” is not working for hardworking families. The December CPI report released this week shows inflation is back on the rise. The year-over-year Consumer Price Index rose to 3.4% last month. What you need to know: Core consumer prices — not including food and energy costs — shot up by 3.9% year-over-year. The “higher than expected” numbers comes amid “a reversal of some of the declines” from previous months. It’s the 33rd straight month with inflation above three percent and caps a year in which Americans saw massive price increases. Areas that saw huge increases in inflation over the past year: Electricity: +25% Food prices: +20.2% Rent: +18.6% Car insurance: +20.3% Sporting event tickets: +14.9% Veterinarian services: +10.8% Car repair: +10.3% Nonprescription drugs +8.3% Baby food: +7.3% Trash collection: +6.5% Rent: +6.2% Dining out: +5.2% Americans are seeing prices increase as real wages remain lower than when Biden took office, a 2.5% pay cut. Gas prices remain about 30% higher today than the day Biden took office. On January 20, 2021, the nationwide average for regular gasoline was $2.39/gallon. Today, it is $3.09/gallon. Inflation remains twice the rate it was when Biden took office. The bottom line: Americans know Joe Biden and the Democrats are to blame for rising prices and the poor economy. Just 14% of voters say they have been helped by Biden’s economic policies, and 78% say the economy is in bad shape according to a Fox News survey. As voters head to the polls, they will remember Republican leadership will get our nation’s economy back on track. Presented Without Comment   Republican Party of Arkansas | 1201 W. 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!