RPA updates from the 3rd quarter and events coming up. 3rd Quarter Update Hello John, The Republican Party of Arkansas just wrapped up a busy third quarter! All around the state our county committees are excited to be meeting in person again, working local fairs and festivals, and hosting events. The RPA has enjoyed having representation at many of those meetings and events. We've added to our RPA family! Together with our Executive Director Sarah Jo Reynolds and our Finance Director Ashley Wells, we welcomed Julie Williams and Tyler Jordon, our political/communications team. We are fully staffed and ready for 2022. Fundraising is a never-ending effort, and we continue to look for new and fun ways to raise money. We're excited to offer merchandise on our website now, and we invite you to support the RPA by shopping today. Jonelle Fulmer, Chairman, Republican Party of Arkansas Counties Visited/Events Izard County Republican Committee -- July 13, 2021 Yell County Republican Committee -- July 20, 2021 Monroe County Lincoln Veterans Dinner -- August 3, 2021 North Pulaski Republican Women Fish Fry -- August 5, 2021 Jackson County Lincoln Day Dinner -- August 6, 2021 Teenage Republicans Convention -- August 14, 2021 Pulaski County Republican Committee -- August 19, 2021 Mount Nebo Chicken Fry (Yell County) -- August 21, 2021 Clark County Lincoln Day Dinner -- September 9, 2021 White County Lincoln Day Dinner -- September 10, 2021 Cleburne County Republican Women Reagan Dinner -- September 11, 2021 Independence County (First District Meeting) -- September 18, 2021 Sebastian County Republican Women -- September 21, 2021 Garland County Lincoln Reagan Freedom Fundraiser -- September 24, 2021 Clark County (Fourth District Meeting) -- September 25, 2021 Miller County Republican Women -- September 28, 2021 News Stories of Note Texarkana Gazette: Arkansas GOP chairwoman visits Texarkana Jonelle Fulmer, the Arkansas Republican Party state chairwoman, visited Texarkana on Tuesday to recruit new members. She met with the Miller County Republican Women for a membership social at Crossties on Broad Street. "They reached out and invited me here. It's a fantastic group of women and I take every opportunity I can to visit with them," Fulmer said. Talk Business & Politics: Arkansas GOP hires two for 2022 election cycle The Republican Party of Arkansas announced Wednesday (July 7) it hired Tyler Jordon to serve as Political Communications Director and Julie Williams as Deputy Political Communications Director for the party.Jordon and Williams will oversee communications, grassroots, messaging, and mobilization efforts for the Arkansas GOP in the 2022 election cycle. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: ​​​​​Little Rock voters reject mayor's pitch for sales-tax increase Little Rock voters rejected a 1 percentage-point sales-tax increase championed by Mayor Frank Scott Jr. during a citywide special election Tuesday by a wide margin, according to unofficial results from the Pulaski County Election Commission. Officials had estimated the tax increase would generate $530 million in new revenue for the city over the next decade prior to its Dec. 31, 2031, sunset date. White House Press Office: President Biden Announces Representatives for the United Nations General Assembly Today, President Joe Biden announced the United States representatives for the 76th Session General Assembly of the United Nations opening on Tuesday, September 14: Congressman French Hill, Representative of the United States to the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Daily Caller: Tom Cotton Helps Afghan Americans Get Home After Media Matters President Laughed At Idea Senator Could Possibly Help An Afghan American couple made it past Taliban and U.S. security checkpoints late Wednesday night with the aid of Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, who has repeatedly offered his help to Americans and translators caught in the country. The couple, who live in the Washington, D.C., area, was visiting Afghanistan for a wedding but became trapped when the country fell to the Taliban, The New York Times (NYT) reported. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: OPINION | BRUCE WESTERMAN: Stop the spree Democrats may think of themselves as modern-day Robin Hoods--taking from the rich to give to the poor--but as they have their way, Arkansas businesses and families are seeing the equivalency of a tax hike in a very sneaky way: through inflation. To put it simply, Democrats are on a spending spree that hardworking Americans cannot afford. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: New laws in state hold restrictions, loosen some reins New laws restricting abortion, banning covid-19 mandates and limiting transgender participation in school sports are set to go into effect in Arkansas on Wednesday. This week, pandemic-inspired allowances for alcohol delivery will become permanent; country music legend Johnny Cash will have a day dedicated in his honor; and qualifying immigrants will be eligible for new professional licensure opportunities. Governor Hutchinson Press Office: Governor Hutchinson Elected Chair of National Governors Association The National Governors Association closed its virtual summer session today with the selection of Governor Asa Hutchinson as NGA chair for 2021-2022. The Governor served the past year as vice chair. “This is a highlight of my time as governor, and my pledge is to use the platform to build on the areas where Republicans and Democrats agree and work to remove the obstacles in Washington where we can,” Governor Hutchinson said. Redistricting is Underway On September 29, the Republican-led Legislature of the 93rd General Assembly reconvened to redraw Arkansas' four Congressional Districts. This is the first time in over 150 years that Republican leaders in Arkansas are able to ensure fair and equal representation through transparent processes. The new map of AR's four Congressional districts must pass the House and Senate, which is expected to occur within the next couple of weeks. The Board of Apportionment, which includes our Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Governor, is redrawing State House and State Senate districts. Their map is expected to be finalized before the end of the year. RPA's New Merchandise In September, the RPA released new, exciting merchandise in our online store. Choose the STORE tab on arkansasgop.org to shop now. Visit Our Website Minority Outreach The African American Coalition met on August 28th to discuss issues in the community and ways to grow the party. The RPA is encouraging voter registration campaigns across the state, especially in areas where there has been growth. The RPA continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15. See the Chairman's statement HERE. Congressional District Meetings The First and Fourth Congressional Districts met in September to address the business of their committees. Many local and statewide candidates attended, and elected officials and county chairs gave updates. Coming Up State Committee Meeting The RPA's Winter State Committee Meeting will be held on December 4th in Benton. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. The location is at the Benton Event Center. Congressional District Meetings Third Congressional District WHEN: October 9 at 9:00 a.m WHERE: Springdale Country Club, 608 W Lakeview Dr, Springdale, AR 72764 COST: $10 Second Congressional District WHEN: October 16 at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: Rockefeller Republican Center, 1201 W 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201 Spring Poll Watcher Training The RPA will be hosting poll watcher training in each Congressional district this spring to help maintain the integrity of our elections by ensuring well-trained poll watchers monitor poll workers and the election process. Filing for Office The candidate filing period opens on February 22 and closes on March 1. Email the RPA ([email protected]) to learn more and to ask questions. 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