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Delta Grassroots Caucus Events
Credit Michael Hibblen/ KUAR News, Arkansas Public Radio; Former President Bill Clinton speaking to the Delta Grassroots Caucus on May 2, 2013, at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, Little Rock
U. S. Senator John Boozman, Arkansas, at a Delta Grassroots Caucus meeting at the US Capitol
Brad Cole, Executive Director of the Municipal League of Illinois; previously a senior aide to former Republican US Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, earlier Mayor of Carbondale, Illinois, veteran Delta regional advocate, speaking at the Delta regional conference in West Memphis, Arkansas on April 26, 2019.
President Bill Clinton makes a comment to Delta Caucus Director Lee Powell at a meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas (in the northeast Arkansas Delta) on Nov. 2, 2014
The Delta Caucus would like to pay tribute to the late, great U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, a powerful force in the US Senate for decades and a champion for the Delta. Sen. Cochran passed away on May 30, 2019. He spoke to the Delta Caucus on many occasions over the years (he is pictured above speaking to a Caucus event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC) and his thoughtful, courteous and bipartisan leadership will be sorely missed.
Marcie Lawson, Executive Director, Sikeston, Missouri Regional Chamber and Area Economic Development Corporation, speaking at the Delta regional conference in West Memphis, Arkansas on April 26, 2019.
Alan Gumbel, Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce, Memphis, Tennessee, speaking at the Delta regional conference in West Memphis, Arkansas on April 26, 2019.
Mayor Shirley Washington of Pine Bluff, AR, speaking to the Delta Caucus at the Arkansas Capitol Rotunda in 2017.
Articles
Listed below are all of the articles that have been posted by the Mississippi Delta Grassroots Caucus.
2024
November
October
- Schedule and Link for Oct. 17-18, 2024 Delta Grassroots Caucus Zoom Meeting
- Deadline is Friday, Oct. 10 to Register for Oct. 17-18 Delta Caucus Zoom Meeting
August
July
June
- Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance's Constructive Work in Promoting Nutrition (Summary of 2023 Impact)
- Please Urge Your US House and Senate Members to Reject Cuts to the SNAP Program
- Statement on Key Water Issues from Illinois Municipal League Executive Director, Brad Cole
May
April
- Please RSVP & Register before May 18 early registration deadline for May 30-31, 2024 Delta Caucus Zoom Meeting
- Caucus Director's Email Out of Service (Temporarily, we hope); & Mark Twain quote
- Delta Caucus May 30-31, 2024 Meeting Will Be by Zoom and Not In-Person in LR
March
- Please Register for Delta Caucus Conference in Little Rock on May 30-31, 2024
- Debi Alexander Honored by Inclusion in Marquis' Who's Who; She is the Wife of former US Rep. Bill Alexander
- Summary of Efforts to Address the Delta's Regional Development, 1990s to the Present
January
- Delta Caucus Commends Gov. Asa Hutchinson's Public Service and Courage to Oppose Trump, Support the Rule of Law
- Arkansas and Missouri Join Summer EBT nutrition program--Major Step Forward in the Fight vs. Hunger
2023
December
November
- Data on Poverty in USA and the Greater Delta Over Time, 1960 to 2020
- Latest Draft of Delta Caucus Agenda for Nov. 16-17, 2023 Meeting at Little Rock Comfort Inn Presidential
October
- Preliminary Agenda for Delta Caucus Meeting in Little Rock, Nov. 16-17, 2023
- Venue Change to Comfort Inn Presidential; & List of Grassroots Participants as of Oct. 9, 2023
September
August
July
June
April
- Delta Caucus Opposes Cuts to SNAP (food stamps) as Part of Budget Deal
- Delta Caucus Moved to November 16-17, 2023 Due to Recent Storm Damage
March
January
December
- A Tribute to the Late Sam Brannum, a True-Blue Trooper for the Delta--December 26, 2022
- Delta Caucus Regional Conference Set for May 25-26, 2023 at Clinton Center in Little Rock
November
October
- Please Send in Annual Delta Caucus Membership Dues for Year from Fall, 2022 to Fall, 2023
- Data on Economic, Quality of Life and other Key Indicators for Greater Delta Region--2022
September
July
- Delta Conference Primarily by Zoom from Little Rock on Oct. 20-21, 2022
- Delta Caucus Regional Conference Set for Little Rock on Oct. 20-21, 2022
May
March
- New Dates for Delta Caucus Conference Set for Oct. 20-21, 2022
- Please RSVP for Delta Caucus Conference at Clinton Center in Little Rock, June 2-3. 2022
February
January
- Delta Caucus Praises Selection of Corey Wiggins as Federal Co-Chair of Delta Regional Authority
- Dates of June 2-3, 2020 Set for Delta Grassroots Caucus Conference at Clinton Center in Little Rock
2021
December
- Still No Racial Diversity at DRA Federal Level a Year into Biden administration; State Senior Officials also Almost All White
- Still No Racial Diversity at DRA Federal Level a Year into Biden administration; State Senior Officials also Almost All White
November
- Agenda for Delta Conference by Zoom, Nov. 18-19, 2021
- Lack of Racial Diversity at the Delta Regional Authority Federal and State Levels Must End NOW
- Delta Caucus Commends Choice of Louisiana Leader Leslie Durham as Alternate Federal Co-Chairwoman of DRA
- Education, Hunger and Poverty Data for the Delta, November, 2021; and Delta Zoom Link for Nov. 18-19 Delta Zoom Meeting
October
- Please RSVP for Nov. 18-19 Delta Conference by Zoom
- President Biden Needs to Act Now to Fill Vacancies at Delta Regional Authority
- Please Register for Nov. 18-19 Delta Conference by Zoom--Agenda and Key Issues, Oct. 12, 2021
- Memo to Gov. Hutchinson--The "Pulaski Blue-Bird" Gerrymander Dilutes Minority Votes and Should Be Rejected
September
- Redistricting Plans in Arkansas Like Senate Bill 721 Are Travesties of Sound Redistricting Principles
- Arkansas Food Security Somewhat Improved; Delta Still Ranks Near the Bottom in Overall Food Security--Sept. 23, 2021
- Strong Line-up for Nov. 18-19 Delta Conference; Please Send Registration Fees to Participate
August
- Delta Has Worst Vaccination Rates in USA; Please Get Vaccinated Now
- Grassroots Partners Need to Weigh in on Redistricting to Avoid "Gerrymandering" and Assure Voting Rights, August 2021
- Please Support Greater Funding for WIC, Seniors & SNAP EBT Use at Farmers' Markets, August 2021
June
- Please RSVP for First Large-Scale Delta Conference Since Pandemic Hit, on Nov. 18-19, 2021 in Little Rock
- Arkansas Municipal League magazine article on May 13 Delta Zoom Conference, in June, 2021 Issue
- TS Police Support League Nonprofit Supports Law Enforcement Officers & other Community Needs in Alabama Black Belt
- Update from Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana, June 1, 2021
May
- Delta's Low Vaccination Rate Is Biggest Obstacle to Fighting the Pandemic--May 27, 2021
- Draft of Agenda for May 13, 2021 Delta Conference by Zoom-- 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.--2:30 p.m.
April
March
- Gov. Asa Hutchinson Brings Diversity to Delta Regional Authority State Senior Post by naming Ateca Forman Arkansas' DRA Alternate
- Opportunity: Hunger Free America's Summer Associate Program 2021 on Hunger, Nutrition and Poverty
- Need for Diversity in the Delta Regional Authority State Alternates and Designees, March 1, 2021
February
- Delta At Higher Risk in Pandemic--Message from Medical Doctor on Urgent Need to Get Vaccinated ASAP
- Strong Stimulus Package Needed after Huge Job Losses, Amount Closer to $1.9 Trillion Essential
January
- Delta Caucus Praises Biden Executive Actions on Food Aid and Stimulus, Calls for Major Stimulus Package to Follow
- 1st Delta Conference in DC in 5 Years Set for May 12-14; Delta Caucus Continues Advocacy after pro-Trump Assault on the Capitol
2020
December
November
- Poll of Lower Income Americans Shows Support for Strong US Government Programs to Fight Hunger and Poverty
- Delta Caucus Endorses President-Elect Biden's Plans for Economic Equality, Nutrition and Rural Development, in Contrast to Trump
- Recommendations for Biden-Harris Transition on Economic Opportunity, Health & Diversity in the Delta & Similar Regions
- Greater Delta Region Partners Report Stagnation or Worsening of Economic and Virus Issues, Nov. 1, 2020
October
- KUAR in Little Rock News Report on Delta Caucus Forum in Hotly Contested 2nd District Race, US Rep. Hill & state Sen. Elliott
- Agenda for Delta Conference by Zoom, Oct. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 14 from 8:40 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
- Agenda Oct. 13-14, 2020 Delta Conference: 20th Anniversary of the Delta Initiative, 2nd District Forum, & Leaders from Across the Region
September
August
- Economic Reports Indicate Delta Still Suffering Severely; Need for stronger economic stimulus and safety net packages
- Zoom Registration for Oct. 13-14, 2020 Greater Delta Region Summit
July
- A Factual Summary of Senator Fulbright's Record, as Part of Our Dialogue about Our Past
- A Factual Summary of Senator Fulbright's Record, as Part of Our Dialogue about Our Past
- Race relations issues at the University of Arkansas; Confederate statues, and the proposal to move Senator Fulbright's statue
June
May
April
- Need for 15% Increase in SNAP Benefits during the Twin Health & Economic Crises
- Coronavirus Underscores Great Need to Expand Broadband Access across the Delta--Spring, 2020
- Delta Summit Moved to Oct. 13-14, 2020 in Little Rock Due to Coronavirus
March
- Update from Louisiana's massive increase in coronavirus infections--from Feeding Louisiana
- Delta's Vulnerability to Health & Economic Crises; and Request to Aid Your Local Food Banks
- Update on Greater Delta Region Summit in Little Rock, May 28-29, 2020
2019
December
- Greater Delta Region Summit on 20th Anniversary of White House Conference on the Delta, May 28-29, 2020
- 20th Anniversary of White House Conference on the Delta Set for May 28-29, 2020 in Little Rock
October
- Nov. 7-8 Agenda for Delta Regional Conference--Infrastructure, Education, Regional Collaboration
- Delta Conference in Little Rock Only a Month Away--Please Register If You Have Not Already Done So
September
August
June
- Rice Industry Expansion in the Delta & Legacy of Constructive Policies Engineered by former US Rep. Bill Alexander
- Gov. Hutchinson's Great Leadership for Environmental Preservation for the Buffalo River
May
- Delta Caucus Mourns Passing of Sen. Thad Cochran, Distinguished Statesman and Leader for the Delta
- Fall Delta Regional Conference Set for Nov. 7-8, 2019 in Little Rock; Registration fees & annual dues info
April
March
- Delta Caucus Urges Defeat of Arkansas Bills Harmful to the SNAP (food stamp) program
- Education/workforce development/Jobs for Delta Conference at ASU Mid-South in West Memphis, April 25-26
January
- Please RSVP for Greater Delta Region Conference in West Memphis, April 25-26, 2019
- Delta Caucus colleague Hunger Free America Opens Fed Food Hotline & Web Portal for Workers Hurt by Shutdown
2018
December
- President Signs Farm Bill into Law, Preserving SNAP Intact, & Agriculture, Rural Development Programs
- Farm Bill Conference Report Beneficial for Vital SNAP Nutrition Program
- Delta Regional Conference Set for April 25-26, 2019, ASU Mid-South in West Memphis
November
- Delta Queen Bill Passes US House by Voice Vote with no Opposition--Nov. 27, 2018
- Delta Queen Movement Wins Historic Victory--US House Passes Delta Queen Bill
October
- Updated Agenda & Note on Starting Times for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Greater Delta Region Conference
- Draft Agenda for Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2018 Greater Delta Region Conference in Little Rock
September
- Grassroots Leaders from all 8 States, Candidates' Forums, & Remembering Carol Willis--Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Delta Caucus
- Please Register for Delta Caucus in Little Rock Before Deadlines--Event Is Only 6 Weeks Away
- Tribute to the Legacy of Carol Willis: A True Champion for the Delta
August
July
June
- Sen. Boozman, Broad Bipartisan Coalition in Senate Preserve SNAP & Ag Programs in Farm Bill
- Urge Your US Senators to Vote For Senate Ag Committee Version of Farm Bill--Week of June 25-29
- Greater Delta Region Conference Set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2018 in Little Rock
May
April
March
February
January
December
- Women, Minority & Rural Issues in the 2016 Election and Beyond in the Delta
- Chelsea Clinton Presentation on Women's Issues & Other Clinton Foundation Programs
- Congressional Participants on Health Care, Infrastructure, Delta Queen, & other Delta Issues
November
- Gov. Hutchinson & Health Care Speakers; & Need to Preserve Health Care Law Mandate
- Thanks to Delta Grassroots Leaders; & 2nd in Series of Reports on Oct. 19-20 Delta Caucus
October
- First In Series of Updates on Oct. 19-20 Delta Caucus: Thanks to Nucor & Northeast Arkansas Group
- Agenda, Late Registration, for Oct. 19-20 Delta Caucus, Little Rock, Arkansas
September
- Gov. Hutchinson, Sen. Boozman, Rep. Crawford, Rep. Hill, Chelsea Clinton, Delta Grassroots Leaders Set for Oct. 19-20
- Sept. 28 Is Deadline for Early Registration and Group Hotel for Oct. 19-20 Delta Caucus in Little Rock
- Delta Caucus Endorses Chris Caldwell as Trump's Nominee for DRA Federal Co-Chair
- Federal Reserve & USDA Reports Show Downward Trends in Economic Equality and Hunger
August
- Gov. Hutchinson, Chelsea Clinton, Grassroots Leaders at Delta Caucus in Little Rock, Oct. 19-20
- Delta Caucus Praises President Trump's Choice of Peter Kinder of Missouri for DRA Alternate Federal Co-Chairman
July
- Arkansas Achieves Universal High-Speed Broadband in Public Schools; & School Bus Seat Belt Bill Becomes Law
- Delta Caucus Set for Oct. 19-20 in Little Rock; Women's Issues, Jobs/Infrastructure, Health Care
- Policy Recommendations for May 17-18 DC Conference, & YouTube Presentation to President Trump
- Delta Caucus Set for Oct. 19-20 in Little Rock: Women's Issues, Infrastructure/Jobs, Health Care
May
- May 17-18 Economic Equality Caucus in DC, & Policy Recommendations Memorandum
- Agenda for May 17-18 Economic Equality Caucus in Washington, DC
April
- Deadline Is April 17 for Registration, Group Hotel for Economic Equality event in DC, May 17-18
- Senate Passes Bill 85-12 to Allow Historic Steamboat Delta Queen to Once Again Travel the Mississippi River & Tributaries
March
- Deadlines Soon on April 17 for Economic Equality Caucus in Washington, DC on May 17-18
- USDA, LIHEAP, Medical Research, DRA, ARC Budgets Must Stay Strong--We Oppose Proposed Budget Cuts
- Jobs, Health Care, Education, USDA Issues at EEC in Washington, DC, May 17-18, 2017
February
January
- Time for a Change in DRA Federal Co-Chair Post, & Recommendations to Prevent Recent Issues from Recurring
- Economic Equality Caucus Set for May 17-18, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
2016
December
November
October
September
August
- Urge Congress to Give Full Funding for Louisiana Flood Victims; & Donate to LA food banks
- Summary of Economic Equality Event, Arkansas Capitol, August, 2016
- Economic Equality Experts, & then Trump vs. Clinton speakers on Aug. 16 at AR Capitol
July
June
May
- In-Depth Summary of May 11-12 Economic Equality Coalition Event in Washington, DC
- Draft of Agenda, Economic Equality Coalition Conference, May 11-12, Washington, DC
April
March
- Deadlines Near for May 11-12 Economic Equality Event with Presidential Campaigns & Congress in DC
- National Economic Equality Coalition Conference Update: May 11-12, 2016
February
January
December
- Annual Membership Dues for 2016; & Early Registration for May 11-12 Economic Equality Event
- Childhood Nutrition, Job Creation Urged at EEC/Delta News Event, Dec. 2 in Washington, DC
- Economic Equality news conference, Dec. 2 on Capitol Hill with Members of Congress Key Nonprofits
November
September
- Economic Equality Event Re-Scheduled for Early 2016; & Poll on Economic Inequality
- Congress, Presidential Campaigns, Leaders across the USA for Economic Equality Event in Washington, DC, Nov. 4-5
July
June
- Delta Caucus Joins Nov. 4-5 Economic Equality Coalition event, Washington, DC
- Summary & Examples of Media Reports on May 26-27 Delta Conference in AR
May
- Delta Caucus Starts May 26 4 p.m. at AR Capitol Rotunda, then May 27 at Clinton Library
- Hillary Clinton & Mike Huckabee Presidential Campaign Speakers Added to May 26-27 Delta Event
- President Clinton & Delta Leaders on Program for May 26-27 Delta Event in Little Rock
- Registration Still Open, Group Hotel Deadline is May 12 for Delta Event on May 26-27
April
- Early Registration Deadline Is May 1 for Delta Conference in Little Rock on May 26-27
- Please RSVP for Regional Delta Conference on May 26-27 in Little Rock, AR
- Urge Congress to Support Delta Queen Bill; the Queen Has Moved Back to the Delta
February
- Delta Group Buys Delta Queen, Plans to Return Historic Boat to Traveling the Rivers
- Arkansas Passes Health Care Funding: Congrats to Gov. Hutchinson & Legislature
January
December
- Delta Caucus Conference Set on May 26-27, 2015 in Little Rock--Save the Dates
- Opening Up Farm Trade to Cuba Will Aid Delta's Economic Growth
- Delta Year-End Annual Dues Membership Drive--2 Weeks Left--Dec. 31, 2014
- This Christmas Season of 2014 Give to the Delta Cultural Center--A Great Cause
- Contact Your Senators to Urge Immediate Passage of the Delta Queen Bill
November
- This Thanksgiving Season Give to Delta Cultural Center--a Great Cause
- Year-End Membership Drive for Delta Caucus Dues, November-December, 2014
- 8 Major Political Leaders, over 100 Attendees, Oct. 30-31 Delta Caucus in Helena
October
- Speaking Times for Candidates, Directions to Delta Event, Oct. 30-31
- Agenda: Opening Starts at 4:30 Oct. 30 Thursday with Sens. Pryor & Boozman
- Registration, RSVP info, Draft Agenda for Oct. 30-31 Delta Event in Helena, AR
- Major Political Figures & Grassroots Leaders at Delta Event--Helena, Oct. 30-31
- Early Registration Ends on Oct. 15, & Space Filling Up--Please Register ASAP
September
- AR Hunger Relief Alliance Message Supporting the Summer Meals Act & WIC
- Please RSVP & Register ASAP for Oct. 30-31 Delta Conference in Helena
August
- Washington, DC Martin Luther King Memorial Racial Healing Event, Aug. 30, 2014
- Annual Delta to DC Tour Is Aug. 30, 2014: Ferguson, Missouri, & Other Civil Rights Issues
- Nucor Steel: A Great Delta Success Story; August, 2014
July
- Delta Conference Set Oct. 30-31, 2014 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
- Massive Media Coverage of June 12-13, 2014 Delta Conference, Clinton Library
June
- Delta Caucus Praises Senators Pryor & Boozman for Fulbright Program Funding
- Political Leaders, Gov. Beebe, Pres. Clinton, Women Speakers for June 12-13 Delta event
- Latest Draft of Agenda for June 12-13, 2014 Delta Conference at Clinton Library
- TOPPS Nonprofit in Pine Bluff, Sharemeister, and Other Nonprofits in the Delta
- The War On Poverty's Impact: Looking Back After 50 Years; June, 2014
May
April
- Early Registration Deadline Is May 16, 2014 for Delta Event in June at Clinton Library
- Space Limited for June 12-13 Delta Event at Clinton Library--Please RSVP Now
March
- Jobs, Women & Children's Issues, Elections Key for June 12-13 Delta Event, Clinton Library
- Delta Caucus Praises Arkansas' Passage of Private Option Health Care--March, 2014
February
January
- Farm Bill Is an Imperfect Compromise, as All Bipartisan Compromises Will Be--January, 2014
- Spending Bill Has Strong Provisions for Delta in Remarkable Departure from Gridlock, Jan. 17, 2014
- Expanded Delta Caucus Schedule in 2014; & Annual Dues for Calendar Year 2014
2013
December
November
- Thanksgiving-Chrismas Delta Nutrition Fundraiser for Nonprofits, Nov.-Dec. 2013
- "Delta to DC Diversity Tour, Thanksgiving, 2013, Martin Luther King Memorial
- Please Send in Annual $25 Dues for the Year 2013--Only a few weeks left in 2013
- Crossroads Coalition Dec. 3 Event in Wynne with Governor Candidates, Awards
- Media Reports for Oct. 17-18 Delta event in Memphis, & Appreciation for Speakers
October
- Delta Nutrition Fundraiser; & Late Registration for Oct. 17-18 Delta Conference
- Registration, Group Hotel, Agenda, Directions; Oct. 17-18 Delta Event, Memphis
- Government Shutdown; & Registration Deadline Extended to Oct. 4 for Delta event
September
- Sept. 30 Is Registration Deadline for Delta Event in Memphis, Oct. 17-18
- Ole Miss McLean Institute's Great Work; & Register for Oct. 17-18 Delta Event
- Sen. Pryor, Rep. Cotton, Asa Hutchinson, Mike Ross, Mayor Wharton--Oct. 17-18 Event
- USDA Reports: Delta Has the Worst Food Insecurity in USA, September, 2013
August
- Over 100 RSVPs & Space Limited for Oct. 17-18 Delta Event; Please RSVP Now
- Major Delta Health Initiative Conference in Lake Village, AR on Sept. 5, 2013
- Innovative Activities of the Crossroads Coalition in the Delta, August, 2013
- Please Register ASAP for Oct. 17-18, 2013 Delta Conference in Memphis, TN
July
- Dramatic Resurgence of Delta Queen campaignt & Oct. 17-18 Delta event facts:
- UAPB's Great Work in the Delta; & Please Register for Oct. 17-18 Delta Event
- UAPB's Great Work in the Delta; & Please Register for Oct. 17-18
- UAPB's Great Work in the Delta; & Please Register for Oct. 17-18 Delta Event
- Greater North Louisiana CDC's Great Work in the Louisiana Delta: A Profile
- Murray State University's Innovative Renewable Energy & Small Business Programs
June
- Memphis, Tennessee Agri-Center International to Host Oct. 17-18 Delta Event
- Support Funding for SNAP in the Farm Bill, June 18, 2013
- Save the Dates of Oct. 17-18, 2013 Delta Conference in Memphis, Tennessee
- Nonprofit alt.Consulting's Innovative Economic Development Work in the Delta
- Delta Students Make Very Special Educational Trip to New York, June 3-6, 2013
May
- Delta Caucus Denounces IRS Targeting of Tea Party: May 31, 2013
- Extensive Media Coverage of Delta Caucus Conference, May 2-3, 2013
- President Clinton's Great In-Person Presentation to Delta Caucus, May 2, 2013
April
- Please RSVP Immediately for Late Registration for May 2-3; We Have 165 RSVPs
- 142 RSVPs & Growing: Please Register ASAP for May 2-3, 2013 Delta Conference
- Delta Caucus Endorses Medicaid Expansion Across the Delta, April 2, 2013
March
- Registration Deadline Is April 17: Mike Ross, Pryor, Boozman, Cotton on May 2-3
- Support Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Bills Like PACE--March, 2013
- Mississippi River Mayors Initiative Formed: & Space Filling Up for May 2-3 Delta Event
- 20th Anniversary of Delta Initiative at May 2-3 Delta Conference at Clinton Center
February
January
- May 2-3 Delta Event: Funding for Best Practices, & Commemorating Delta Initiative
- 2013 Expanded Program of Annual Delta Grassroots Caucus Activities
2012
December
- Arkansas Native Marlon Henderson's Innovative Program for Helping Nonprofits
- Annual Membership Dues for Delta Caucus: Deadline for 2012 IS December 31, 2012
November
- Opposition to Gravely Flawed Bowles-Simpson Plan--Avoid Fiscal Cliff--November, 2012
- Thanks to MSCC for Oct. 23-24 Event; 3 Extremists Lose Elections; Dues; Media Reports
October
- Newsletter on Oct. 23-24, 2012 Delta Conference in West Memphis
- Delta Caucus Condemns Bigoted Statements of 3 Arkansas Politicians--Oct. 12, 2012
- Draft of Agenda for Delta conference in West Memphis, Arkansas, Oct. 23-24, 2012
- 145 RSVPs--Space Limited; & Draft Agenda for Oct. 23-24 Delta event, West Memphis
September
- Deadlines on Oct. 1 and Oct. 9 for Oct. 23-24 Delta Conference in West Memphis
- 130 Confirmed for Oct. 23-24 West Memphis Event; & Delta Hunger Gets Worse--USDA
August
- Delta Classic 4 Literacy Set for Sept. 1, 2012: Help Promote Literacy in the Delta
- Election Campaigns & Delta Leaders at Oct. 23-24 Delta Conference in West Memphis
July
- Delta Literacy Initiatives; & Oct. 23-24 Delta Conference in West Memphis, Arkansas
- Community/University Health Care Initiatives--Delta State U. & Ole Miss, 2012
June
- Energy Policy Ideas for the Delta, Spring, 2012
- Fall Delta Conference to be Held in Delta & NOT Washington, DC in late October, 2012
- Scrutiny of how US Representatives Voted on Efforts to Eliminate or Cut DRA, June, 2012
- DRA Wins House Vote; & 1st District Candidates' Positions on Key Economic Issues
- Please Help Defeat the House Amendment to Eliminate the DRA
May
- First in a Series on AR Conference, May 3; & Save Sept. 11-13 Dates for Washington, DC
- First District Congressional Candidate Scott Ellington (D-AR) Answers to Questionnaire
- Congressman Rick Crawford's Responses to Delta Questionnaire, May 4, 2012
April
- Second District Candidate Herb Rule's Answers to Economic Questionnaire on the Delta
- May 3 Delta Opening Session Starts Early at 4:30 p.m.--& Clinton Energy Policy Focus
- Congressional Candidate Gary Latanich's Answers to Economic Questionnaire--April 22
- April 22--Congressional Candidate Clark Hall's (D-AR) Answers to Questionnaire
- Rex Nelson's Insightful Article on American Queen Steamboat & Helena, April 19
- April 20 Deadline for May 3-4 Delta Events--Congressional Candidates & Delta Economy
- American Queen Steamboat Returns to Cruising the Mississippi River on April 13, 2012
- 102 RSVPs Now & Space Rapidly Filling Up for May 3-4 Delta events at Clinton Center
March
- House Ag Committee Hearing on New Farm Bill Set for March 30 in Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Please Register ASAP for May 3-4 Delta Conference--Space Is Limited
- USDA Grants Opportunity Regarding Rural Economic Growth--March 23, 2012
- Space Filling Up for May 3-4 Delta Conference: Please Register as Soon as Possible
- Praise for Rep. Ross' Work on Infrastructure/Jobs Investments & Success of DRA Funding
February
- Siemens Inc. CEO, Wal-Mart executive & Literacy Experts Set for Delta Events, May 3-4
- Please RSVP for May 3-4, 2012 Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
January
- Delta Caucus Set for May 3-4 at Clinton Center: Energy, Literacy, Nutrition
- Update on Progress for Interstate 69 Corridor
2011
December
- Positive Results in DRA and USDA Nutrition Funding Outcomes
- USDA Nutrition Appropriations Update: Most Programs Fared Relatively Well
- Information on African American Farmers Settlement Claims Filing Period in Pigford II
November
- Importance of Annual Membership Dues for Delta Grassroots Caucus' Budget
- USDA Rural Health Care Projects in the Delta; & notice on USDA openings
- Sen. Landrieu's Great Idea--End or Reduce Local Match for Poorest Counties in USA
- Summary of Washington Delta Events, Nov. 1-3; & Please Go to DRA Conference in LR
October
- Agenda for Nov. 1-3 Delta Job Creation & Spending Priorities Events, Washington
- 12 Members of Congress, 100 RSVPs for Delta Jobs Conference--Oct. 18 Deadline
- Deadline Is Oct. 18--Only 12 Days--for Delta Jobs and Budget Issues Events in DC
September
- Issue of Cuts to Vital Delta Programs; Congress' Strong Turnout, Nov. 1-3 in DC
- Strong Turnout from Members of Congress & 80 RSVPs thus far for Nov. 1-3 in DC
- Mid South Delta LISC Conference on Sept. 14-15, 2011 in Greenville, Mississippi
- Deadline Is Oct. 18 for Delta Initiative in Washington, DC; Please RSVP
August
- Please Turn Out for the Delta Classic for Literacy, Sept. 3--A Role Model for the Region
- Please Take Part in DRA-Led White House Rural Roundtables, Aug. 18-24 in the Delta
- Help Us Give Constructive Criticism to Obama & Congress in Washington, Nov. 1-3
July
- The Dutch and Mississippi Deltas' Experiences with Flooding Issues
- Delta Conference Changed to Nov. 1, 2 and 3, 2011, Due to Senate Schedule Change
- Please Support the Delta Classic for Literacy, Sept. 3, 2011
- Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association's Constructive Work in Memphis, Tennessee
- Update on American Land Conservancy's Buck Island Project
- American Land Conservancy's Buck Island Project in the Mississippi River
- Save the Delta Coalition on Flood Control & Related Issues
- DRA, Southeast Missouri State U., SBA Join in Effort to Accelerate Entrepreneurship
June
- Heifer International's "Seeds of Change" to Help Small Farmers, Nutrition, & Environment
- The Future of Flood Control in the Mississippi Delta--One Thoughtful Point of View
- Oct. 25-27 Dates Set for Annual Delta Initiative in Washington, DC--Please Save Dates
- Delta Caucus Endorses New Orleans food bank Call to Oppose Cuts in Nutrition Funding
- President Clinton's Renewable Energy Ideas; & Delta events in DC set for Oct. 25-27
- Chairman Masingill Statement & U. of West Alabama Billy McFarland's Presentation
- Flooding Update & Overview of the May 5-6, 2011 Delta Conference at the Clinton Center
- President Clinton to Speak on Friday morning, May 6 at Delta Conference, Clinton Library
April
- Gov. Beebe, DRA Chair, Reps. Ross, Crawford at May 5-6 Delta events; Deadlines Near
- DRA Chair, Gov. Beebe, US Representatives, Delta Leaders at May 5-6 Delta conference
March
- Delta Caucus Analysis of Congressional Redistricting Issues
- Group of Investors Working to Put the Delta Queen back Traveling the Mississippi River
February
- Urgent Budget Issues for the Delta Regional Authority
- 10th Anniversary of Delta Regional Initiative, May 5-6, 2011 at Clinton Center
January
- West Tennessee Nonprofit Expands Food Aid Program Across the Delta
- Please RSVP & Register for Delta Conference, May 5-6, 2011 at Clinton Center
2010
December
- Tribute to Senator Blanche Lincoln for Her Many Years of Great Service for the Delta
- Key DRA Message: Don't Let Time Run Out on Small Business Tax Relief
- Clinton School of Public Service Awarded Major Grant for Work in the Delta
November
- New Effort Announced to Save the Historic Steamboat, The Delta Queen
- Pending Nutrition Legislation Is Vital for the Greater Delta Region
- Save Dates of May 5-6, 2011 for Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
- Delta Caucus Opposes Deficit Commission's Proposal to Abolish the DRA
- New Markets Tax Credit Legislation--a Constructive Step for the Economy and Jobs
October
- Coahoma College in Clarksdale, MS Wins Acclaim for Tennessee Williams Festival
- Delta Caucus Membership Drive and Expansion
- Help the Gulf Coast Recovery-Entergy Corporate Social Responsibility Director Comment
- Presentation of Natalie Jayroe, New Orleans food bank CEO at Delta conference
September
- Comprehensive Overview of Sept. 21-23 Delta Conference in Washington, DC
- Contacts for DC Events Planning on Sept. 21-23 During Lee Powell's Hospitalization
- Latest Agenda for Delta Conference in Washington, DC, Sept. 21-23, 2010
- Latest Draft of Delta Conference Agenda, Sept. 21-23: Many Thanks to Sponsors
August
- Group Hotel Deadline for DC Conference is This Friday, Sept. 3; Turnout now at 104
- Turnout up to 95 in DC; & Health House Presentation at Clinton School on August 26
- Deadlines near for Sept. 21-23 in DC; Issues: elections, jobs, oil, DRA & health care
July
- Opposition to FEMA's Plan to Redraw Flood Plain Maps & Raise Insurance Costs
- Federal Cochairman Chris Masingill to Speak at Sept. 21-23 Delta conference in DC
- Delta Events in Washington, Sept. 21-23: DRA, Jobs/Economy, Health Care, Oil Spill
- Health Houses: A Superb Response to Health Issues of the Gulf Oil Disaster
June
- Health Conference in New Orleans--3rd in a Series of Reports on the Oil Disaster
- Louisiana Responses to Obama & Congressional Actions on the Oil Disaster
- Lee Powell's Report from the Louisiana Coast on the Oil Disaster
- Delta Members of Congress Rightly Oppose FEMA's Ill-Advised Flood Plain Plan
May
- Request for Feedback on Key Delta Regional Issues
- Delta Caucus in Washington, DC, Sept. 21, 22, and 23--Please Save the Dates
April
- Sen. Blanche Lincoln's Responses to Delta Caucus Questions on Key Issues
- Delta Caucus Praises Obama's Choice of Chris Masingill as DRA Federal Co-Chair
- President Obama Names Delta Caucus Missouri Partner Mike Marshall to DRA Post
- Overview of Media Coverage & Appreciation for Sponsors at April 1-2 Delta Event
- Column Praises William Jeter of Clinton School, & Summarizes Delta Conference
March
- Agenda for April 1-2 Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
- Appreciation for Sponsors of April 1-2 Delta Event at Clinton Presidential Center
- Members of Congress, Gov. Beebe, Dr. Aaron Shirley Set for April 1-2 Delta Event
- James O. Powell, Renowned Editor, Champion of Civil Rights & Progress in the Delta
- Sen. Lincoln, Rep. Boozman, Rep. Ross, Grassroots Leaders on April 1-2 Agenda
- "Health Houses" Idea Wins International Attention for Delta Health Care Innovations
February
- Deadlines Nearing: Please RSVP for April 1-2 Delta Conference at Clinton Center
- Delta Visual Arts Show, Feb. 27, 2010 in Newport, Arkansas
January
- Please RSVP for April 1-2, 2010 Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
- Economic Data in the Delta Region's Recent History--Looking Ahead in 2010
2009
December
- Congressman Whitfield's Letter Supporting Interstate 69 Corridor Progress
- Delta Caucus Supports Health Care Legislation
- Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center Set for April 1-2, 2010
- Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Wins Award for Community Work in the Delta
- Floodplain Management Issues and Executive Order 11988--Impact on the Delta
November
- Delta Members of Congress Play Key Role in Health Care Debate
- Broadband Expansion Provisions in Economic Stimulus--More Information
October
- Annual Membership in the Delta Grassroots Caucus for 2009-2010 Cycle of Activities
- Hunger & Nutrition Expert Joel Berg to Speak at Clinton School, Nov. 5, 2009
- Arkansas and Southern Illinois Media Coverage of Delta Grassroots Caucus
- Articles on Delta Issues--Rep. Childers (MS) and Mayor Hudson of Greenville (MS)
- New Orleans Times Picayune Article on Delta Grassroots Caucus
September
- Review of Sept. 15-17, 2009 Delta Conference in Washington, DC--First in a Series
- Schedule, Directions, & Thanks to Sponsors for Delta Initiative in DC, Sept. 15-16
August
- Newsletter--Mayor Hudson & Conference Update; Group Hotel Deadline is Sept. 1
- Agenda, Deadlines for Sept. 15-16, Delta Conference in Washington, DC
- Deadlines--106 RSVPs, 12 Members of Congress, Obama officials at Sept. 15-16 Delta Events
- New Markets Tax Credit Extension; & on Another Note, Thanks Again to Sponsors
- 10 Members of Congress, Obama officials, 92 RSVPs for Sept. 15-16 Delta Event
- Rep. Ross & other Delta Leaders Play Key Role in Health Care Debate
July
- Turnout Growing & Deadlines Coming, Sept. 15-16 Delta Initiative in Washington, DC
- Numbers Are Growing for Sept. 15-16 Delta Initiative--Please Register & Make Plans
- Executive Summary of Series on Delta Regional Planning
- Arkansas Strategic Plan of 2009 Is an Excellent Example of Regional Planning
June
- Update on Revised Schedule for Sept. 15-16 Delta Initiative in Washington, DC
- Constructive Criticism of DRA Regional Strategic Planning--Second in a Series
- Regional strategic planning & DRA budget update--first in a series of messages
- Comments about small impoverished communities in the Delta
May
- Please Register for Delta Initiative in Washington, DC, Set for Sept. 15-17, 2009
- 28 Members of Congress Sign Letter Supporting Completion of Interstate 69
- Children's Defense Fund Project, Gould, AR; & National Action Day on Health Care
- Nutrition Issues for Lower Income Children--Delta Obesity Prevention Research Unit
- Delta Council Meeting on June 12 in Mississippi to Feature Senator Blanche Lincoln
- 2009 Is Crucial for Interstate 69--Please Contact Your Members of Congress for I-69
April
- USDA Recovery Act Spending--an Update
- National Service Act to Expand Nutrition and Rural Development Work
- Information on One Way to Expand Broadband to Underserved Areas in the Delta
- Obama's Changes in Cuba Policy a Key Step toward Opening up Trade with Cuba
- Arkansas Foodbank Network"s Great Work in Fighting Hunger
- USDA Begins Disbursing Rural Housing Guaranteed Loans from Recovery Act of 2009
- Key Senator Supports Bipartisan Effiorts to Change Embargo Policy vs. Cuba
- Please Attend Delta Citizens Alliance events in Greenville, MS, April 23-24, 2009
March
- Facts on Nutrition Provisions of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
- Delta Initiative in Washington, DC Moved to September 15, 16, and 17, 2009
- Delta Regional Authority Conference Scheduled for April 27-28 in Memphis, TN
February
- Clinton School and First Lady Ginger Beebe to Host "DeltaMade" Event on March 6
- Delta Initiative in Washington, DC Set for June 2, 3, and 4, 2009--Please RSVP
- Report on Feb. 5-6, 2009 Delta Conference--Thanks a Million for your Support!
- Revised Agenda for Feb. 5-6, 2009 Delta Conference; & Appreciation for Sponsors
January
- Draft of Agenda for Feb. 5-6, 2009 Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
- Support Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community/Renewal Community Bill
- Registration Deadline is Jan. 29, 2009 for Delta Conference on Feb. 5-6, 2009
2008
December
- Feb. 5-6, 2009 Delta Conference RSVP Count Rises to 94 Participants and Growing
- Delta Queen Campaign Update
- Please RSVP for Feb. 5-6, 2009 Delta Conference at Clinton Presidential Center
- Please Support Efforts to Keep the Kellogg Foundation Delta Initiative Operating
November
- Buck Island--Eco-tourism on the Mississippi River in Phillips County, Arkansas
- Bright Future for the Delta Grassroots Caucus--and some Guidelines on "Lobbying"
- Delta Conference set for Feb. 5-6, 2009 at Clinton Presidential Center-Please RSVP
October
- Delta Caucus at Clinton Presidential Center, February 5-6, 2009--Please RSVP
- Point of view of Alabama Mayor Cochair for McCain, Mayor Sheldon Day
- Evaluations of Obama & McCain Positions on the Economy
September
- Arkansas news conference on Sept. 24, Good Morning America in Helena, Sept. 25
- Bill Introduced by Cochran, Obama, Lincoln & Bipartisan Group to save Delta Queen
- Thanks to Partners Who Sent in Dues; Request to All Partners to Send Annual Dues
- Support the EZ/RC/EC Coalition's Work Fighting Poverty and Promoting Growth
August
- Delta Suffers the Worst Poverty Rates in USA, US Census Bureau Figures Reveal
- Urge Your Senators to Support Sen. Voinovich's Effort to Save the Delta Queen
- A Tribute to the late Robert Avant, a Great Champion for the Delta
- Senate Bill, Media, and Grassroots Activism Gain Steam to Save the Delta Queen
- Request for Annual Membership Dues for Delta Grassroots Caucus--Please Reply
- Caucus Commends Landrieu, Lincoln, Pryor & Corker on Plan to Reduce Gas Prices
July
- The Ghosts of 1970 Are Trying to Kill the Historic Delta Queen Steamboat
- Centers for Disease Control Survey: Delta Has Worst Obesity Rates in America
- Fox National TV News Shines Light on Campaign to Save the Delta Queen
- Mayor Marshall of Sikeston, Missouri--model letter in advocating for DRA budget
- National Fox news with Brit Hume Plans Report on Save the Delta Queen Campaign.
- Congress Passes Medicare Legislation Beneficial to the Delta
- Distance Learning Program for the Delta from Edgenics, Funded by USDA
- Full Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Major DRA Budget Increase
- Delta Caucus Commends Senators for Major Increase in DRA Budget to $20 million
- Don't Let Politics Sink the Delta Queen!! Help Save this Historic Steamboat!!
- New York Times Column: Economic Nation-Building at Home & Renewable Energy
- Please Urge Your US Senators to Vote AT LEAST $12 Million for the DRA Budget
- Please Urge Your US Senators to Vote AT LEAST $12 Million for the DRA Budget
June
- Historic Success for African American Farmers in the 2008 Farm Bill
- Southern Illinois U. Med School work in developing Delta health care professionals
- Please support the New Markets Tax Credit legislation
- New York Times article: Delta and Rural America Worst Hit by Soaring Gas PricesRiley
- Please attend the DRA's annual conference in New Orleans, June 23-25
- Thanks a million for making the 2008 Delta Initiative in DC a success!!
- We have 15 Members of Congress, June 3-4 in DC--please attend all these events
May
- 15 Members of Congress, Leaders from 8 Delta States Set for June 3-5 Delta event
- Executive Summary of Strategic Plan for Regional Economic Development
- Please RSVP for June 3-5 Delta events in Washington, DC--Deadline is May 12
April
- Reps. Berry, Davis & Pickering to Speak on Presidential Race
- Sen. Cochran, Lincoln, Pryor, Reps. Berry, Davis, Ross, Pickering Set for June 3-5
- Regional Leadership Development, by Obadiah Simmons, Grambling University
- Appreciation for Southeast Arkansas & South Illinois Groups Going to DC, June 3-5
- Please Take Part in DRA Annual Conference, June 23-25 in New Orleans
- Please Register for June 3-5, 2008 Delta Initiative in Washington, DC
- Celebrating a Milestone: Five Consecutive Years of Regional Grassroots Advocacy
- Praise for Gov. Beebe & legislature for severance tax to improve transportation
March
- Overview of the Crossroads Coalition's Comprehensive Developmental Approach
- Please Take Part in Ongoing DRA Meetings on Multi-Modal Transportation
- Please Participate in DRA Multi-Modal Transportation Plan Meetings in the Delta
- Delta Caucus Endorses Gov. Beebe's Severance Tax Proposal
- June 3-5 Delta Initiative in Washington, DC with Congress, Presidential Candidates
- Clinton School to Host Marketplace Showcasing Delta Products on March 16
February
- Presidential Candidates Advocate Equal Treatment for DRA Funding
- Southeast Missouri State University and Economic Development in the Delta
- Extend the New Markets Tax Credit to Spur Investment in the Delta
- Support Delta transportation improvements & the DRA; Follow Gov. Beebe's lead
- Alternative Energy Update, including New Biodiesel Plant in Arkansas Delta
- Western Kentucky Column about the Delta Grassroots Caucus
- Review of annual conference; save June 3-5 dates for Delta Initiative in DC
January
- Final Update for Jan. 30-31, 2008 Delta Caucus
- Agenda for Jan. 30-31 Delta conference; we have 187 RSVPs
- Tribute to the late Doug Sullivan, senior aide to Sen. Thad Cochran
- Limited Space Left for Jan. 30-31 Delta Conference--We Have 163 RSVPs
- Delta Conference Agenda, Jan. 30-31, 2008--Latest Draft
- PLEASE RSVP TO JAN. 30-31 DELTA CONFERENCE--WE HAVE 152 RSVPS
2007
December
- DELTA CONFERENCE GROUP HOTEL DEADLINE IS JAN. 7, 2008
- Delta Regional Authority Grants Announced for 2007
- DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY BUDGET WINS INCREASE IN CONGRESS
- Presidential Candidate Gov. Richardson Endorses Expanded DRA Budget
- Huckabee and Clinton Campaigns, and Gov. Beebe, on Jan. 30-31, 2008 agenda
November
- Please RSVP for Jan. 30-31, 2008 Delta Caucus Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas
- Media Coverage on Gov. Huckabee's Pledge to Expand DRA Funding
- Gov. Huckabee endorses increase in Delta Regional Authority budget to $30 million
- PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES SHOULD HELP FIGHT POVERTY IN THE DELTA
October
- Washington Post article on one Delta elementary school's challenges
- Information technology and the Delta's future
- HELP SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN HISTORIC STEAMBOAT
- Help invest in the Delta's future
- Nov. 5-6, 2007 Family Economic Security Conference in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
- Delta Conference Group Hotel and Registration Information for Jan. 30-31, 2008
- New Blytheville plant creates jobs with environmentally friendly practices
- DRA's Multi-modal transportation meeting on Oct. 19 in Tunica, Mississippi
- Hays Award for Civil Rights Champions Annie Abrams, C.C. Mercer, James Powell
- Please support bipartisan effort for children's health insurance
- Please Register for Jan. 30-31, 2008 Delta Caucus conference
September
- Praise for Rep. Berry's amendment to protect property owners from FEMA
- "An In-Depth Report on the Progress of the Delta Regional Authority"
- "Caucus Releases Report on DRA's Impressive Progress, Urges Presidential Candidates to End Unfair Treatment of the Delta"
- "January 30-31, Delta Grassroots Caucus Conference to Feature Gov. Mike Beebe and Forums for Presidential Candidates"
- Future Interstate-69 Designated a "Corridor of the Future" by the U.S. Department of Transportation
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