RPA Weekly Recap | December 4, 2023 Secretary of State John Thurston Discusses His Candidacy for State Treasurer Secretary of State John Thurston recently sat down to discuss his candidacy for State Treasurer, the ballot initiative process, and improvements made at the State Capitol for the Christmas Season. Watch the full interview here. Capitol Christmas Hours: Monday - Friday : 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday - Sunday : 10:00 am to 9:00 pm   The Bline Family share how the Educational Freedom Accounts have had a positive impact on their family. Opportunity Arkansas Read the Story Here The Wood Family, Chairman Joseph K. Wood talks about needed reforms in the foster care system. Opportunity Arkansas Read the Story Here   RPA Chairman Joseph K. Wood addresses committee members over the weekend at the RPA Winter State Committee Meeting. Those in attendance heard from elected party leaders and passed the RPA operating budget for 2024.   "Bidenomics" Pain Continues Under Biden, prices are up, real wages are down, and American families can’t afford the price of Bidenomics. What you need to know: Despite what lies the Biden administration tries to sell, the American people are being crushed thanks to Bidenflation. The typical American household spents over $11,000 annually just to maintain the same standard of living as they enjoyed in January of 2021. That is $11,000 most Americans cannot afford. Since Biden took office, inflation has risen by 17.6%. Food prices are up 20.9%; Rent is up 18%; Electricity is up 24.7%. Americans are suffering from the lasting effects of Biden’s historic inflation, with many struggling to pay their debts, save for retirement, or afford rent. 62% of Americans report living paycheck-to-paycheck. 79% of Americans say their overall household debt is higher or about the same as it was a year ago. More than half of Americans feel stress about their everyday expenses. As long as prices remain high, Americans will continue to feel and see the effects of Bidenflation. No amount of gaslighting from the Biden administration will change that. The bottom line: The holiday season is expensive enough, but thanks to Joe Biden, this year, it'll be worse. Presented Without Comment   Republican Party of Arkansas | 1201 W. 6th St, Little Rock, AR 72201 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!