Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and TrainingChief Heath Helton, of Little Rock, to the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Term expires on January 14, 2030. Replaces Chief Percy Wilburn. Sheriff Lafayette Woods, of Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Commission […]
Sanders appoints Ken Bragg to the Arkansas State Board of Education
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –GovernorSarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Former Arkansas State Representative Ken Bragg to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. This is Governor Sanders’ first appointment to the Board of Education. Bragg is replacing Ouida Newton, whose term expired, and his term will expire on June 30, 2030. “It is my honor to […]
Readout of the Governor’s Cabinet Meeting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following the Governor’s meeting with her Cabinet today, Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following readout: “This afternoon, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a Cabinet meeting at the Arkansas State Capitol. She provided an overview of her recent overseas trade mission to Europe with Commerce Secretary McDonald, sharing that aerospace companies showed strong interest in future investment […]
Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff on July 14, 2023
WHEREAS: Charles L. Daniels, born December 7, 1939, near El Dorado, Arkansas, held the offices of Secretary of State, Commissioner of State Lands, and Auditor in service to the State of Arkansas. Daniels passed away on July 9, 2023, deeply loved by his family, friends, and colleagues, and known as a beloved public servant of the […]
Governor Sanders Provides State Aid as School Insurance Rates Rise Dramatically
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that the State of Arkansas will help school districts cover the cost of rising insurance premiums. “What these insurance providers are doing to our schools is outrageous. They gave districts no reasonable justification for skyrocketing premium costs. It’s clear that they’re just trying to line their pockets on […]
Sanders appoints Kara Ann Petro to serve as circuit judge of the Eighteenth East Judicial District
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Kara Ann Petro will serve as the circuit judge of the Eighteenth East Judicial District. She will replace Judge Marcia Hearnsberger, filling the remainder of her term that will expire on December 31, 2024. “Judge Hearnsberger’s decades of service on the court have had an immeasurable impact on law and […]
Governor Sanders Announces Brandon Adams as Newest Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Brandon Adams will serve as the newest Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioner. Brandon’s seven-year term will last until 2030. “Bryan and I have made no secret that promoting our state’s outdoor economy is one of the top priorities we have. We know that it’s one of the […]
WTAS: Statements of Support for Justice Cody Hiland’s Appointment
Public Officials: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) – “An outstanding selection by @SarahHuckabee. Cody Hiland is a good friend who is fair, impartial, and will apply the law without favor. A great day for Arkansas.” Rep. French Hill (R-AR) – “An outstanding selection by @SarahHuckabee. Cody Hiland is a good friend who is fair, impartial, and will apply the law […]
Governor Sanders Announces Cody Hiland as Newest Arkansas Supreme Court Justice
“This is the first time Arkansas’ Supreme Court will have a conservative majority.” LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Cody Hiland will serve as the newest Arkansas Supreme Court Justice. Justice Hiland is filling an open seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court following the passing of Justice Robin F. Wynne in late June. […]
Governor Sanders Encourages Expedited Approval of $100,000 Loan Application from Helena-West Helena to Fix the City’s Water System
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today encouraged the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) to expedite a $100,000 loan for the city of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas to fix the city’s ongoing water system leaks. “My administration is working quickly to help Helena-West Helena get its water system back on its feet,” said Governor Sanders.“We’ve deployed the Arkansas National Guard […]
