Weekly Columns
There's no denying it: these have been hard weeks for Arkansas. I've traveled all along the Arkansas River to assess flood damage, speak with the Arkansas National Guard and lend a helping hand to struggling communities, but the work is just beginning. Our state leadership and first responders have done an incredible job providing immediate relief on the ground, and President Trump's emergency declaration allowed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid the most affected counties.
I'm honored to represent many incredible men and women in uniform, both active-duty and retired. They and their families have made countless sacrifices during training and deployments. However, our nation's veterans are not always aware of the treatments available if they're facing facing mental health issues because of their service.