Bills Signed: HB1003, HB1001
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Governor signed into law: HB1003, The General Appropriation Act for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. HB1001, An Act for the Arkansas House of Representatives of the Ninety-Fourth General Assembly Appropriation for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.
Governor Sanders Delivers State of the State Address
LITTLE ROCK, Ark–Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered the State of the State Address after the convening of the 94th General Assembly Fiscal Session on Wednesday, April 10th. The Governor’s remarks as prepared are below: Speaker Shepherd, President Hester, Constitutional Officers, members of the Supreme Court, distinguished Members of the General Assembly, my fellow Arkansans: It is an honor […]
Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the following appointments: Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University Gary Sewell, El Dorado, to the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. Term expires January 14, 2029. Replaces Erica Woods. Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board Andy Davis, Roland, to the Graduate Medical Education Residency Expansion Board. Term […]
Sanders Releases Funds from the Response and Recovery Fund Ahead of the Eclipse
LITTLE ROCK, Ark–Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released funds from the Response and Recovery Fund and made the following statement: “Out of an abundance of caution, I’ve directed funds to be released from the Response and Recovery Fund ahead of the Great American Eclipse. This will assist commercial carriers transporting essential items to customers in Arkansas […]
Sanders Calls for a Convention to Fill the Vacancy in Nomination for the Republican Party Nominee for the Office of the House of Representatives, District 66
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME — GREETINGS: A PROCLAMATION CALLING FOR A CONVENTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN NOMINATION FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINEE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 66. WHEREAS: On March 15, 2024, the Pulaski County Election Commission certified the results of the March 5, 2024, primary […]
Governor Sanders Announces Additional Families Eligible for Education Freedom Account Program
Children of Veterans, Military Reserve Members, First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers Can Apply FORT SMITH, Ark – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today joined Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva at Harvest Time Academy in Fort Smith to announce that children of veterans, military reserve members, first responders, and law enforcement officers, as well as students who previously […]
ICYMI: OPINION | SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: Arkansas Education Plan is Conservative Blueprint for Nationwide Success
Fox News published “Arkansas Education Plan is Conservative Blueprint for Nationwide Success,“ an op-ed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Arkansas’ conservative education reform: America’s students are falling behind. As Governor, it was my priority to get kids back on track. Arkansas has forged our own path forward to better serve students, teachers, and families […]
Sanders Announces Wynne as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on March 28th
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Wynne’s beginnings were anything but grand. It grew around an overturned boxcar alongside the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad, but expanded quickly as railroad crews settled in the area; WHEREAS: By the turn of the 20th century, Wynne was the most prominent town in Cross […]
Governor Sanders Opens Internship Applications for the Summer of 2024
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today encouraged interested students to apply for a summer internship in the Governor’s office. “Working in our state capitol and serving the great people of Arkansas is an exciting and rewarding opportunity. Interns will gain firsthand knowledge about the various roles and responsibilities of the Governor’s office and work directly […]
Governor Sanders Deploys Arkansas National Guard to Southern Border
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today directed the Arkansas National Guard to send soldiers to the southern border to support the Texas National Guard as they work to combat the illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking created by the failed policies of the Biden Administration. The Arkansas National Guard is sending approximately […]