Governor Sanders Announces $66.5 Million in Arkansas Water Funding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an additional $66.5 million in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for eight entities. The projects serve more than 60,594 Arkansans in eight counties. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved this funding on January 15, 2025. “Today’s announcement continues my administration’s commitment to making sure […]
Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine Keri Cody, Ashdown, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Term to expire August 31, 2025. Previously vacant position. Dr. Naval Patel, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Board of Podiatric Medicine. Term to expire August 31, 2027. Replaces Mark Reiner. Dr. Laurel Tait, Little […]
Governor Sanders Delivers State of the State Address
LITTLE ROCK, Ark– Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday, January 14th delivered the State of the State Address after the convening of the 95th General Assembly Legislative Session. The Governor’s remarks as prepared are below: Speaker Evans, President Hester, Constitutional Officers, members of the Supreme Court, distinguished Members of the General Assembly, my amazing family, my fellow Arkansans: It is […]
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Provide Funding in Response to Winter Weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-01: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On or about January 9, 2025, severe winter weather is expected […]
Arkansas State Offices to Close Thursday and Friday
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations Thursday, January 9th, and Friday, January 10th, 2025. State employees who can telework should do so, and agencies may implement liberal leave policies for their employees who cannot telework.
Sanders Proclaims Thursday as President Jimmy Carter Day in Arkansas
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: James “Jimmy” Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States, was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia to Earl and Lillian Carter; WHEREAS: Carter went on to study at Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology. In 1946, he earned a B.S. degree from the United States […]
Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Severe Winter Weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-01: WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARATION WHEREAS: On or about January 5, 2025, severe winter weather is expected to strike Arkansas and cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; WHEREAS: Adverse circumstances could be brought to bear upon citizens and properties throughout the […]
ICYMI: OPINION | GOV SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: America’s farmers need Brooke Rollins
Fox News published “GOV SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: America’s farmers need Brooke Rollins,“an op-ed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on why America needs President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, to be confirmed as soon as possible: There’s no easy way to put it: America’s farmers are in trouble. Our farmers lost more than $30 billion this […]
Sanders Announces Nearly 1,500 Prison Beds Opened in Past Two Years
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State has opened 1,485 beds since she took office. “Arkansas’ prison bed shortage has gone on for decades, and under my leadership we have stopped kicking the can down the road,” said Governor Sanders. “While we continue to make progress on the new prison we are building […]
WTAS: Statements of Support for Governor Sanders’ Appointments to Secretary of State and the Arkansas Supreme Court
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton: “Congratulations to Nick Bronni and Cody Hiland for their appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court. Thank you to @SarahHuckabee for selecting two outstanding constitutional conservatives to serve on our state’s highest court.” Attorney General Tim Griffin: “Congratulations to Justice Cody Hiland on his new appointment to the Arkansas Supreme Court, and to Cole […]
