On Thursday Senator Greg Standridge (R — Russellville) passed away following a battle with cancer.
Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Standridge’s family and his friends during this time. As a state legislator, Senator Standridge worked hard for the people of Arkansas, and his passing marks a loss for us all.”
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Today is Rev. Billy Graham’s 99th birthday. Watch this video he and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association have released about his life and legacy:
Click here to learn more about the ways in which you and others can celebrate Rev. Graham’s lasting impact on your own life.
Earlier this year the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 1097 authorizing the state Highway Commission to increase the speed limits on some of Arkansas’ highways.
According to the act, speeds on Interstate highways could be increased to 75 miles per hour; speed limits on state highways could be increased from 60 to 65 miles per hour.
Family Council does not have a position on highway speed limits, but we want to make sure our friends are aware the Department of Transportation is taking public comments on this issue.
If you would like to weigh in on whether or not speed limits ought to be increased, you can submit your thoughts to the State here.