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US Chamber Chair Ross Perot Jr. Talks Debt, Tariffs and Growth at Little Rock Gathering
Perot predicted a strong economy in 2026 but said the country needs certainty on tariffs as well as a cut in interest rates. read more >
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GENIUS Act Opens Door for US Stablecoin Payments
The new GENIUS Act could let companies like Walmart launch their own digital currencies, cutting payment costs and speeding transactions. read more >
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Bill to Expand Arkansas Flatside Wilderness Passes US House
The bill will add more than 2,200 acres to the Flatside Wilderness Area, which contains sections of the Ouachita National Forest. read more >
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Views From the Chair: French Hill’s Plans for Leading Financial Services Panel
U.S. Rep. French Hill, as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, plans to reduce regulatory burdens for community banks while promoting innovation and transparency in finance. read more >
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Arkansas’ French Hill to be Next Chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee
U.S. Rep. French Hill has won the GOP steering committee's endorsement to become the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee, bringing experience as a former community banker to the role. read more >
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Embrace Debate (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
It was nice to see Arkansas’ congressional candidates take the debate stage last week. read more >
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‘No’ to Basel Endgame Capital Requirements (French Hill Commentary)
The Federal Reserve ought to withdraw and rethink its Basel III changes. read more >
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French Hill Talks Blockchain Legislation on Two Podcasts
Looking ahead to the 2024 elections, Hill said a Republican administration will “lean more favorably” toward the industry, but that regardless of the outcome, crypto will move forward. read more >
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Fair, Effective Laws Needed for Crypto (Letter to the Editor)
A letter to the editor regarding crypto regulation read more >
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A Step Toward Regulating Crypto (Editorial)
We hope passage of a bill addressing the cryptocurrency industry is a step forward. read more >
US Lawmakers Talk Fintech, Entrepreneurship & AI at Hearing in Little Rock
U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas joined other members of the House Financial Services Committee and representatives from the banking and financial technology sector in Arkansas on Friday at The […] read more >
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French Hill: US Should Take ‘Targeted’ Approach to Oversight of Outbound Investments
Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill of Arkansas is not opposed to passing legislation that would prevent American companies from investing in Chinese enterprises that develop specific types of technologies that […] read more >
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Carving a Niche (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Two efforts in Arkansas, one around fintech and another around EVs, aim to fill desirable niches. read more >
US House Committee Works Toward Clarifying Crypto
Rep. French Hill says delaying regulation risks growth and innovation read more >
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Banks Don’t Need Big Hike in Capital Requirements, Hill Says
U.S. Rep French Hill, R-Ark., said he's concerned the Federal Reserve is making the wrong move by increasing capital requirements for national and regional banks as a possible recession looms. read more >
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US Awards $4.3M for Workforce Projects in Pulaski County
One of the projects will extend rail service at the Little Rock Port. read more >
French Hill and Cryptocurrency (Editorial)
Arkansas Congressman French Hill has a pivotal role to play in cryptocurrency regulation, something that is clearly necessary. read more >
Arkansas House Races Quiet With Republicans Favored
The state's GOP-dominated Legislature made keeping the congressional delegation totally Republican easier as it redrew district maps following the 2020 census. read more >
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More Data Is Key to Financial Inclusion in Arkansas (French Hill Commentary)
1 in 5 Arkansans can’t get credit because they have little or no credit history. The Credit Access & Inclusion Act would change that, spurring growth. read more >
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DOJ Grant to Help Goodwill of Arkansas Expand Re-Entry Program
The grant will help reduce recidivism and promote public safety through job readiness training, job leads and other resources and support. read more >
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