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Arkansas congressmen opposed legislation Saturday that would prevent U.S. Postal Service officials from taking steps to "reduce ... or impede prompt, reliable and efficient" mail delivery service.

The measure included $25 billion in funding for the agency, which has been a frequent target of criticism by President Donald Trump.

Crawford plays legislative whack-a-mole with China-made buses, railcars

The Arkansas Republican tenaciously opposes U.S. transit systems buying vehicles from Chinese manufacturers

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump raised the possibility of postponing the nation's November election, questioning Thursday whether an accurate tally could take place given current conditions.

Trump floated the idea on Twitter, after news of a 9.5% drop last quarter in the nation's gross domestic product.

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Congressman Rick Crawford discussed why he chose to vote no to the Great American Outdoors Act earlier this month.

Crawford called the legislation a land grab attempt.

The legislation would have authorized the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for the full $900 million.

COLT, Ark. (KAIT) - The Pine Tree Experiment Station is one of the only public hunting areas in Northeast Arkansas, but a possible sale of the property might change that.

Charles Gaines is just one of many hunters upset about the possible sale of the land.

"We are out here on a weekly basis whether we're fishing or hunting," said Gaines.

esting and contact tracing continue to concern Gov. Asa Hutchinson and state healthcare officials. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is doubling testing capacity, and a working group is addressing issues with minority outreach in Northwest Arkansas.