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Arkansas Business | Boozman and Cotton Talk Labor Shortages, Regulatory Challenges and More in Little Rock
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Boozman and Cotton Talk Labor Shortages, Regulatory Challenges and More in Little Rock
by Chloe McGehee
U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton on Wednesday held a forum with State Chamber of Commerce members in Little Rock to discuss the current regulatory climate and its impact on businesses in Arkansas.
Throughout the discussion, the Republican lawmakers acknowledged the challenges facing Arkansas companies, with Cotton highlighting a notable “strain” on local businesses due to certain policies and economic conditions.
Boozman said a lot of the issues Arkansas faces may not be “flashy,” but that they underpin the success of businesses in the state. Infrastructure, energy, workforce challenges, taxes and the new farm bill are just a few of the sectors both Senators see a need for legislation in.
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