Local Government News
Food assistance for Benton County residents reach $2,972,110 in 2023
Between 2022 and 2023, Benton County registered a 10.1% decrease in food assistance funding, receiving $2,972,110 in 2023.
Hinson Statement on National Security Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) strongly criticized President Biden's foreign policy approach in a recent statement on national security legislation. Hinson expressed concerns about the global aggression invited by Biden's perceived weakness, particularly from adversaries such as Putin, Iran, and Xi.Highlighting the importance of strategic decision-making, Hinson stated, "One of the best things Donald Trump did as President was not starting another foreign war. By contrast, Joe Biden is blindly leading us into World War III with his daily gaffes,...