Press Releases

February 17, 2025

Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Severe Winter Weather

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: &nb…

February 15, 2025

What They are Saying: Statements of Support for Arkansas ACCESS

Jacob Oliva, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary - “Now that the early childhood and K-12 education systems have been aligned, I am excited to focus our attention toward higher education r…

February 14, 2025

Governor Sanders’ ACCESS Plan

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February 14, 2025

Sanders Announces Arkansas ACCESS, Higher Education Reform Legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her higher education reform bill, Arkansas ACCESS. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) …

February 13, 2025

Bills Signed: SB13, SB133, SB45, SB58, HB1236, SB19, SB21, SB24, SB27, SB29, SB30, SB43, SB66, SB80, SB105, SB107, SB108, SB109, SB112, SB113, SB114, SB115, SB126, SB129, SB190, SB191, SB192, SB193, SB194, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, HB1088, HB1093, HB1098, HB1120, HB1123, HB1201, HB1259, HB1262, HB1267, HB1392, HB1393, HB1394, HB1395, HB1396, HB1397, HB1406

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB13 - To amend the law concerning civil actions brought by certain victims of sexual abuse…

February 13, 2025

Sanders’ Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Jim Guy Tucker

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Jim Guy Tucker: “Bryan and I join the rest of Arkansas in mourning …

February 12, 2025

Bills Signed: HB1056, SB46, SB15, SB16, HB1204, HB1273, HB1225, HB1226, HB1227, HB1228, HB1229, HB1234, HB1230, HB1231, HB1233, HB1247, HB1248, HB1249, HB1153, HB1260, HB1261, HB1264, HB1266

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1056 - An act to create the joint committee on military and veteran’s affairs; to declare an emergency; and for othe…

February 10, 2025

Governor Sanders Signs Bill Addressing Jefferson County’s Budget Dispute

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB182 - To require a local government to continue to operate under the annual appropr…