Fund the prison, public safety The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published "Finish the job,"an op-ed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on why the Legislature should appropriate funds to build a new prison in Franklin County: It's been two decades since Arka…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HB1704 - An act to amend the law regarding child custody in matters where a parent is a first responder; and for other purposes. HB1275 - An act to prohibit prior authorizations for healthcare s…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today encouraged interested students to apply for a summer internship in the Governor’s office.“Internships are a great way to serve the people of Arkansas – and to learn about a career in public service. I encourage students who are look…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump to support ongoing recovery efforts in communities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on March 14, 2025. This disaster caus…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB231 - An act to amend the law regarding the office of the Arkansas lottery; to confer law enforcement authority on select employees of the office of the Arkansas lottery; and for other purposes. S…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:EO 25-06: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE RELIEF PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 25-05 WHEREAS:​ On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas, causing danger, hardship, and sufferin…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SCR4 - To recognize former representative and senator Joyce Elliott during black history month for her service to the state of Arkansas. SB101 - An act to establish the physician assistant licen…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester (District 33) and Representative Frances Cavenaugh (District 30). “President Trump made border security one of …