Governor Sanders Appoints Judd Deere to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Judd Deere to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. He is replacing Sheffield Nelson, and his term will expire on March 1, 2035. Judd will remain in his role as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office while serving on the board. […]
Governor Sanders Appoints Randy Lawson to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Randy Lawson to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. He is filling the seat formerly held by Tommy Boyer, who recently passed, and his term will expire on March 1, 2027. “Randy is a champion for Arkansas education, a great businessman, and […]
Governor Sanders Tours the Texarkana Regional Airport
TEXARKANA, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders toured the Texarkana Regional Airport on Thursday after helping secure $16.7 million in funding for infrastructure improvements in August. “It’s incredible to see the town I once called home take off. The investment will improve the airport’s infrastructure and bring more jobs and visitors to the entire region,” said Governor Sanders. “This critical infrastructure investment is the type […]
Bills Signed: HB1166, SB48, SB226, HCR1006, HB1007, HB1326, HB1449, HB1194, HB1507, HB1514, HB1413, HB1447, SB253, SB26, SB245
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1166 – An act to clarify the types of epinephrine for use in elementary and secondary schools in this state; and for other purposes. SB48 – An act to amend the law concerning disclosure of deductibles under certain insurance policies; to require an insurer […]
Governor Sanders Blocks DeepSeek, RedNote, and Lemon8 from Executive Branch Devices
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas has blocked the Chinese-based platforms DeepSeek, RedNote and Lemon8 across executive branch devices. “My administration is taking the appropriate steps to ensure Arkansans are protected from the Chinese Communist Party,” said Governor Sanders. “China is only looking to advance their country’s interest by accessing highly sensitive information and […]
Bills Signed: HB1117, HB1478, HB1256, SB139, SB94, SB150, SB186, SB220, SB230, HB1049, HB1387, SB208, SB211, SB181, SB20, SB75
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1117 – An act to require the division of elementary and secondary education and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to determine the earliest grade in which it is appropriate for students to receive instruction on firearm safety; to require a public […]
Governor Sanders Announces Grocery Tax Relief Act, Good Neighbor Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Grocery Tax Relief Act and the Good Neighbor Act. The Grocery Tax Relief Act will repeal the state grocery tax. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senate President Bart Hester (District 33) and Representative Kendon Underwood (District 16). The Good Neighbor Act expands protections for food donors […]
Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today appointed Dawn Egan as Judge on Arkansas’ Fourth Judicial Circuit, Division 3. Dawn replaces Judge Stacey Zimmerman, who will retire effective March 1st, 2025. She will take office on March 1st, 2025, and her term will expire December 31st, 2026. “Dawn is a very experienced and qualified attorney that has dedicated her career to […]
Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Mourn Former Congressman Beryl Franklin Anthony Jr.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Beryl Franklin Anthony Jr., born February 21, 1938, served as the U.S. Representative from Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District from 1979 to 1993. Anthony passed away on January 11, 2025, loved by his family, friends, and colleagues, and remembered as a true public servant for the State of Arkansas; […]
Bills Signed: SB206, HB1384, SB228, HB1183, HB1286, SB17, SB136, SB178, HB1368, HB1378, SB147, SB165, SB166, SB185, HB1475, HB1486, HB1121, HB1487, HB1450, HB1441, HB1417, HB1399, SB202, SB207, SB63, SB234, SB169, HB1154, HB1155, HB1156, HB1157, HB1158, HB1160, HB1161
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB206 – An act to amend the right to read act; to amend the amount of the literacy tutoring grant awarded under the right to read act; and for other purposes. HB1384 – An act to amend the law concerning the graduate medical education residency […]
