Sanders, ANRC Announce an Additional $13 Million in Arkansas Water Projects
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced an additional $13,680,374 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for 12 entities. The projects serve more than 42,288 Arkansans across the state. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved this funding on May 21, 2025. “My administration is working hard to improve Arkansas’ water systems, and this additional $13 million in funding […]
Arkansas’ Credit Rating Rises Under Gov. Sanders’ Leadership
S&P raises to AA+, highest since 1966 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings both released their outlook on the State of Arkansas’ creditworthiness. S&P raised its long-term rating on state general obligation bonds to AA+ – the highest since 1966 – and affirmed the state’s stable outlook. Moody’s affirmed Arkansas’ Aa1 issuer rating. […]
Sanders Announces Community Assistance Grant Program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced the Community Assistance Grant Program to fill funding gaps for projects that reduce poverty, promote self-sufficiency, and revitalize communities. The Governor is also seeking approval from the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) for a $15 million allocation to fund the program. The Community Assistance Grant Program allows eligible applicants, such […]
President Trump Delivers Disaster Assistance to Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following a call with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald J. Trump today announced that he will declare a Major Disaster in Arkansas for the state’s March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. Governor Sanders previously submitted a request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to this storm. “Our entire state is grateful for […]
Sanders, ADPHT, ADH Announce Outdoor Recreation Grant Awards
$468,838.69 awarded to projects in four cities LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary Shea Lewis, Secretary Renee Mallory, and Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Katherine Andrews to present $468,838.69 in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects in four cities across the state. The Sanders Administration revived Great Strides in 2024 after the program […]
Governor Sanders Invests in Arkansas’ Water Resources
Legislation provides $575 million for water infrastructure development LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed three major pieces of legislation during the 2025 legislative session making large investments in Arkansas’ water infrastructure. “If our state is going to continue to grow and thrive, then every Arkansan needs access to safe and reliable water infrastructure,” said Governor Sanders. “I […]
Bills Signed: HB1841, HB1942, SB347, SB554, SB591, HB1625, HB1832, HB1865, HB1877, HB1878, HB1916, HB1926, HB1967, HB1975, HB1979, HB1983, HB1984, HB1991, HB1995, HB1959, SB431, SB458, SB575, SB583, SB608, SB614, HB1178, HB1243, HB1555, HB1694, HB1746, HB1800, HB1837, SB355, SB457, SB571, SB620, HB1105, HB1163, HB1202, HB1671, HB1685, HB1762, SB93, SB346, SB568, HB1960, HB2003, SB54, SB67, SB636, SB637, SB638
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1841 – To create the Arkansas revenue investment in vital EMS systems (arrives) act; and to create theArkansas revenue investment in vital EMS systems (arrives) fund for emergency medical services agencies. HB1942 – To require certain reimbursement rates for home- and community-based services […]
Sanders’ Veto Letter for SB451
Dear President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Evans, Pursuant to my authority under Ark. Const. Art. 6, § 15, I am returning without my approval Senate Bill 451, entitled “To require the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education to establish regional behavioral health programs; to amend the law concerning the education of […]
Sanders’ Veto Letter for HB1961
To President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Evans: Pursuant to my authority under Ark. Const. Art. 6, § 15, I am returning without my approval House Bill 1961, entitled “An Act to Allow Medical Providers Temporary Exemptions from Federal Information-Blocking Regulations to Safeguard Patients During Information Disclosure; To Provide Therapeutic Privilege for Medical Providers Under Certain […]
Bills Signed: HCR1004, HJR1018, SCR5, SJR11, SJR15, SB611, SB612, SB90, SB640, HB1017, HB1719, HB1728, HB1766, HB1866, HB1312, HB1484, HB1903, HB1933, HB1945, HB1966, SB450, HB1642, HB1646, HB1812, SB619, SB625, SB290, HB1606, HB1525, HB1683, HB1701, HB1845, HB1876, HB1913, HB1951, HB1988, SB397, HB2001, SB400, SB533, SB546, SB565, HB1352, HB1365, HB1524, HB1562, HB1604, HB1656, SB596, HB1682, HB1797, SB437, HB1846, HB1952, HB1974, SB443, SB489, HB1523, HB1717, HB1842, HB1843, SB486, SB491, SB483, SB519, HB1131, HB1186, HB1801, HB1943, HB1963, SB632, HB1252, HB1471, HB1840, SB121, SB217, SB444, SB601
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, April 21st, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HCR1004 – To congratulate game warden Austin Powell on receiving the Monty Carmikle officer of the year award and the 2024 Robert M. Brantly law enforcement officer of the year award. HJR1018 – The citizens-only voting amendment. SCR5 – To continue to encourage the pursuit of national […]
