S&P raises to AA+, highest since 1966 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings both released their outlook on the State of Arkansas’ creditworthiness. S&P raised its long-term rating on state general obligation bonds to AA+ - the highest since 1966 – and affirmed the…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced the Community Assistance Grant Program to fill funding gaps for projects that reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and revitalize communitie…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following a call with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald J. Trump today announced that he will declare a Major Disaster in Arkansas for the state’s March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. Governor Sanders previously submitted a request for a Major Disaster Declaration in…

$468,838.69 awarded to projects in four citiesLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary Shea Lewis, Secretary Renee Mallory, and Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Katherine Andrews to present $468,838.69 in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects …

Legislation provides $575 million for water infrastructure development LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed three major pieces of legislation during the 2025 legislative session making large investments in Arkansas’ water infrastructure. “If our state is going to c…

To President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Evans: Pursuant to my authority under Ark. Const. Art. 6, § 15, I am returning without my approval House Bill 1961, entitled “An Act to Allow Medical Providers Temporary Exemptions from Federal Information-Blocking Regulations to Safeguard Patients During …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Friday, April 18th, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB241 - To amend the uniform attendance and leave policy act; and to grant paid leave to public employees in the event of the death of a public employee's family member or child. SB32 - An act for t…