RPA Weekly Recap | May 13, 2024   Arkansas, National Leaders Unveil Daisy Bates Statue at U.S. Capitol Civil-rights leader Daisy Bates joined a short list of Americans honored at the U.S. Capitol as Arkansas and national leaders on Wednesday unveiled a bronze statue of the activist best known for her mentorship of the Little Rock Nine. "Our Capitol is filled with monuments to our history, and those inside teach us about where we were, where we are, and where we are going as a people," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said during the ceremony in National Statuary Hall, adding "Mrs. Bates" has a "rightful place in the hallowed grounds of American democracy." You can watch the ceremony Here. Read the Arkansas Democrat Gazette Article Here Read The Governor's Remarks Here Read an Article by Rep. Bruce Westerman Here Read an Article by Sen. John Boozman Here Listen to Rep. Steve Womack Interview Sculptor Benjamin Victor   Mother's Day 2024 Yesterday we celebrated our mothers, and all mothers across Arkansas, thank you for all you do. Happy Mother’s Day! Moms On the Trail On Friday, Senator Breanne Davis (R-Russellville) was featured on the Moms On the Trail series by the Women's Public Leadership Network. The series elevates the stories of mothers seeking or serving in public office. Listen to the interview here.   2024 Reagan Rockefeller Dinner Join the Republican Party of Arkansas for our 2024 Reagan Rockefeller Dinner on May 17th. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Ben Carson! This is an event you will not want to miss, click HERE to purchase your tickets!   Sen. Tom Cotton Says Israel is 'Fighting a War For Survival Against a Terrorist Group' Margaret Brennan | Face the Nation Watch the Interview Here State Senator Jonathan Dismang, R-Beebe Discusses the Fiscal Session and Tax Cuts Roby Brock | Talk Business and Politics Watch the Interview Here Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Speaks At National Foster Care Month Event Forbes Breaking News Watch the Governor's Remarks Here Attorney General Tim Griffin Joins With Four Other States Filing Suit to Stop Title IX Changes for Transgender Student-Athletes Alex Kienlen | KARK Watch the Press Conference Here   Campaign to Assist Foster Care Expansion Will Include Arkansas Health Care Facilities, Schools, Businesses Josh Snyder | Democrat Gazette Read the Article Here Rep. Womack, Crawford Will Play Role in Rebuilding of Collapsed Bridge in Baltimore Ronak Patel | KUAR Read the Article Here Governor Sanders Receives Outdoor Recreation Leadership Award Office of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Read the Press Release Here Gov. Sanders Calls on Governors, Arkansas Lawmakers to Join Effort to Limit Children's Access to Smartphones, Social Media Josh Snyder | Democrat Gazette  Read the Article Here Sen. Cotton: Biden Decision to Review Israel Weapons Shipment Serves as 'Grounds for Impeachment' Alex Thomas | Democrat Gazette  Read the Article Here Arkansas House Selects Brian Evans as House Speaker Designate Neal Earley | Democrat Gazette  Read the Article Here   Chairman Joseph K. Wood spoke at the Union County Republican Committee monthly meeting last week. White County held their Lincoln Reagan Dinner this past Friday. Chairman Joseph K. Wood had the opportunity to address the crowd.   Biden Has Failed America’s Mothers Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and recognize the sacrifices of mothers across America – unfortunately, under Biden, it’s never been harder to be a mother. What you need to know: Due to Biden’s failed leadership, moms are now having to work much harder to make ends meet and put food on the table. The cost of child care has increased 32% for the average family since 2019. The average price for a pack of disposable diapers has increased 32% since 2019. 67% of parents say inflation has impacted their ability to pay for their children’s education, school supplies, and extracurricular activities this past school year. With grocery bills skyrocketing, many Americans have been forced to either resort to store brands, cut back on essentials, or do without certain types of food altogether. Families need an extra $12,590 annually just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed three years ago. In 2022, the Biden administration’s incompetence created a baby formula shortage, causing the price of baby formula to soar to an all-time high. The Biden administration has repeatedly attacked what it means to be a woman and a mother. Biden’s State Department urged staff to avoid using “problematic” terms like “mother.” Biden’s FY 2022 budget replaced the word “mothers” with “birthing people.” Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was unable to define what a woman is, claiming she was “not a biologist.” On top of dehumanizing women through “woke” language, Biden has taken action to end girls’ and women’s sports. On his first day in office, Biden signed an executive order calling on schools across the country to allow students to compete in the sport of their “gender identity.” Female athletes continue to suffer injuries while competing against biological males and the White House refuses to address it as a women’s rights issue. Under President Trump, women saw unprecedented levels of economic success. The unemployment rate for women first reached a record low of 3.1% in September 2019. The unemployment rate for Black women hit a record low of 4.2% in August 2019. In 2020, women’s median income increased to $57,500, the highest on record, after having increased each year during the Trump administration. President Trump prioritized uplifting families and working women during his administration. President Trump doubled the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000 per child and expanded the eligibility for receiving the credit. President Trump created the first-ever paid family leave tax credit for employees earning $72,000 or less. The bottom line: This Mother’s Day, it’s clearer than ever that while President Trump delivered policies that served American families, Joe Biden has failed mothers across America.   Stop the Abortion Amendment You can help stop the abortion amendment by joining the Pray Away Campaign by clicking the image below, or scanning the QR code, and by declining to sign the petition.   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!