RPA Weekly Recap | October 2, 2023

Julie Harris Elected NFRW President

Yesterday, October 1st, Arkansan Julie Harris was elected National Federation of Republican Women President for the 2024-2025 biennium! Her term will begin January 1st 2024.

Harris is also the elected State Secretary of the RPA State Committee.

We are extremely proud of Julie and cannot wait to see all that she will accomplish during her time as NFRW President!

You can read more about Julie here.

Second Presidential Debate

Last Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 the Republican National Committee held the Second Presidential Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.

Participating candidates included North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Missed the debate or want to rewatch it? Click here to stream the debate in full!

Governor Sarah Sanders: Republicans set up for a 'huge victory in 2024

Fox News | America Reports

Full Interview Here

Senator John Boozman wants mental health services for college athletes

KNWA | Elena Ramirez

Full Video Here

Op-ed: Arkansas' school choice program could be model for Mississippi

Mississippi Center for Public Policy | Douglas Carswell

Full Article Here

Arkansas, California Lawmakers Lead Efforts Recognizing Rice Stewardship Partnership Milestone

Southwest Arkansas Today

Full Article Here

Arkansas National Committeeman Jonathan Barnett, pictured with RNC Treasurer KC Crosbie, attended the second Republican Presidential Debate at the Ronald Regan Library.

Arkansas Chairman Joseph K. Wood has been appointed to the RNC Grassroots Advisory committee by RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.

The conservative grassroots are the lifeblood of the Republican Party. The mission of the Grassroots Advisory Committee is to enhance how the Republican Party engages with the grassroots movement that is too often overlooked by party leadership. This committee is tasked with identifying and working with grassroots organizations to ensure they have a productive relationship with the Republican National Committee.

Biden Has Not "Rebuilt The Economy"

Biden wants Americans to believe he “rebuilt” an economy that was “flat on its back.”

Yet, Biden’s policies have failed Americans with sky-high inflation, declining real earnings, record-breaking gas prices, and mounting bills for people working just as hard to make less. Voters aren’t fooled; a majority of Americans believe Biden’s policies have made economic conditions worse.

Prices have risen by 17.4 percent since Biden took office.
On a year-over-year basis, inflation under Biden has averaged 6 percent – more than double the level of inflation seen under any of the last four presidents.
With persistent inflation having eaten away at wage gains, more and more Americans are struggling financially.
Bidenflation outpaced wages for a majority of Biden’s presidency – year-over-year real average hourly earnings were negative for 25 months and real average weekly earnings were negative for 26 months.
U.S. average regular gas prices currently sit at $3.85 per gallon, which is more than $1.45 per gallon higher than when Biden became president.
U.S. average regular gas prices have been above $3 per gallon for 866 days straight.
Three states have seen the return of $5 per gallon gas.
Americans are suffering from the lasting effects of Biden’s historic inflation, with many unable to pay bills, save for retirement, or afford rent.
61 percent of Americans report living paycheck-to-paycheck.
74 percent of Americans are stressed about their personal finances.
56 percent of Americans say they’re not on track to comfortably retire.
Just 30 percent approve of Biden’s performance on the economy.

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