My Platform · Section F
Rural Arkansas & Infrastructure
Roads, bridges, water, and internet matter for getting to work, school, and the doctor. Positions haven't been decided yet.
Last reviewed: Oct 13, 2026
Draft for Linny's review, not a campaign position
This section describes the issue and the facts. It is a working draft for Linny's review. It does not state a campaign position.
The problem
Rural communities can fall behind on roads, water systems, and broadband, and it's hard to know where federal money actually goes.
Why it matters in Arkansas
- Households with a broadband internet subscription (2020-2024): 84.6% in Pope County; 86.7% in Arkansas. (source)
- Mean travel time to work: 20.1 minutes in Pope County; 22.5 minutes in Arkansas. (source)
What still needs confirmation
Where federal infrastructure money goes, and whether it got the job done, should be easy for the public to see.
[TO BE PROVIDED BY LINNY: any position on specific infrastructure programs, broadband funding, or local projects]
What Congress can realistically do
- Congress authorizes and funds federal highway, water, and broadband programs.
- States and local governments choose and build most projects.
Costs & trade-offs
- Infrastructure spending can create long-term value but adds to federal spending and often requires state or local matching money.
How you can participate
- Tell me what you're seeing where you live through the contact form (pick "Community concern").
- Push back. If something here is wrong or one-sided, send the evidence and I'll look at it.
- Watch your own representatives: votes and bill text are public on Congress.gov.