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In 2022, Saline County ranks 68th among Arkansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,721

In 2022, residents of Saline County received an average of $11,721 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Arkansas.

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Hot Spring County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Hot Spring County, providing an average of $1,128 per capita to residents.

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Hot Spring County residents received $13,405 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 53rd in Arkansas

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hot Spring County received an average of $13,405 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in Arkansas.

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Saline County: Income Maintenance made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Saline County, providing an average of $784 per capita to residents.

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Garland County ranks 15th highest in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income at $16,220 in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Garland County received an average of $16,220 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Arkansas.

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Garland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Garland County, providing an average of $1,191 per capita to residents.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Garland County in 2021

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Garland County received $1.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Hot Spring County in 2021

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hot Spring County received $571,704 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Saline County rise or fall in 2021?

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Saline County received $340,973 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Hot Spring County receive in 2021?

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Hot Spring County received $645,349 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Garland County farmers in 2021 reached $1,253,178

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Garland County received $1,253,178 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Saline County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Saline County received $830,729 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock

By Hot Springs Times | Oct 6, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock published on Sept. 29.

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Westerman Statement On Supreme Court Ruling To Reject Biden's Student Loan Program

By Hot Springs Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Congressman Bruce Westerman released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to reject President Biden's student loan forgiveness program:

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Arkansas' 4th Congressional District hosts Westerman Expresses Concern for Pride Flags Displayed at Va Facilities on June 6, 2023

By Hot Springs Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough voicing serious concerns regarding the Secretary’s encouragement of VA facilities to fly and display the Pride flag at taxpayers' expense.

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Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Keep Am Radio in New Vehicles

By Hot Springs Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 17, new bipartisan legislation is being announced in the House -the AM for Every Vehicle Act - to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in new vehicles at no additional charge.

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Westerman, Carter, Smith Call on Pharmacies to Protect Women's Health by Refusing Dangerous Mail-order Chemical Abortion Prescriptions

By Hot Springs Times Report | May 22, 2023

Following Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy announcing that they plan to become certified to dispense the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, Congressman Bruce Westerman joined Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Chris Smith (R-NJ) and 35 House Republicans in a letter calling on the companies to protect the health and safety of women and unborn children.

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House Passes Westerman Cosponsored Resolution to Memorialize Law Enforcement Officers Killled in the Line of Duty

By Hot Springs Times Report | May 16, 2023

The U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman to express support for National Police Week. H.R. 363 expresses unwavering support for law enforcement officers and recognizes the sacrifices of families who have lost loved ones who gave their lives while serving their communities.

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Westerman Cosigns Letter to Va on False Statements About Limit, Save, Grow Act

By Hot Springs Times Report | May 15, 2023

ongressman Bruce Westerman joined 65 Republican Colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding their false statements against the Limit, Save, Grow Act.

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Veterans Benefits Are Not on the Chopping Block

By Hot Springs Times Report | May 10, 2023

President Biden and far-left Democrats have continued to desperately spread false claims that the Limit, Save, Grow Act will make devastating cuts to mandatory veterans’ benefits