Bills Signed: HB1288, SB83, SB103, SB329, SB366, SB432, SB232, SB454, HB1167, HB1245, HB1254, HB1257, HB1258, HB1673, SB99, SB278, SB380, SB218, SB275, SB280, SB327, SB344, SB368, SB378, SB388, SB401, SB403, HB1268, HB1327, HB1509, HB1574, HB1590, HB1591, HB1597, HB1637, HB1693, SB91, SB271, SB319, SB370, SB414, SB379, SB381, SB382, SB383, SB384, SB385, SB387, SB389
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1288 – An act to amend the Arkansas health care consumer act; to require a healthcare insurer to make certain retroactive payments to a provider upon credentialing of a provider; and for other purposes. SB83 – An act to mandate coverage for breast reconstruction surgeries; […]
Sanders Declares an Emergency for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding on or About April 2, 2025
TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-04: EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING ON OR ABOUT APRIL 2, 2025 WHEREAS: On April 2, 2025, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding began in Arkansas, and are expected to continue, causing danger, hardship, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; […]
Sanders Announces New Social Media Protections
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced two pieces of legislation that she called for during her 2025 State of the State address to expand social media protections in Arkansas. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are the legislations’ primary sponsor. “Arkansas has led the nation on commonsense, conservative reforms to […]
Sanders Signs Executive Order to Provide Funding for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding Expected to Occur on or About April 2, 2025
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-07: 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 April 2, 2025, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding are expected to occur in Arkansas, and continue thereafter, which may […]
Sanders Submits Additional Disaster Declaration Request to President Trump
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today submitted an additional Major Disaster Declaration to President Donald J. Trump, requesting Public Assistance for communities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on March 14, 2025. The disaster caused severe infrastructure damage, overwhelming amounts of debris, and hundreds of damaged dwellings. The Governor’s full letter is […]
Arkansas Leads the Nation in GDP Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Under the leadership of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas led the nation in Q4 GDP growth, The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced yesterday in their Q4 2024 Gross Domestic Product report. Arkansas led all states in the U.S. with 5.1% growth on an annualized basis. This is the second consecutive quarter in a row in which […]
ICYMI: OPINION | GOV SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS: Finish the job
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 Arkansas made significant investments in its prison infrastructure. That’s two decades of chronic prison bed shortages, two decades of releasing violent offenders back into society […]
Bills Signed: HB1704, HB1275, HB1316, HB1488, HB1558, HB1652, HB1721, SB111, SB189, SB279, HB1505, SB135, SB223, SB413, SB417, SB299, SB339, SB353, SB409, HB1129, HB1147, HB1246, HB1386, HB1497, HB1647, HB1276, HB1293, HB1313, HB1322, HB1414, HB1479, HB1508, HB1552, SB345, SB424
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 services provided for treatment of a mental health crisis; and […]
Governor Sanders Opens Internship Applications for the Summer of 2025
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 looking to make a real difference to apply,” said Governor […]
Sanders Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump
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 caused severe infrastructure damage, overwhelming amounts of debris, and hundreds of damaged dwellings. Please see the full letter linked here. “The destruction caused by these tornadoes […]
