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 […]
Bills Signed: SB231, SB240, SB242, SB276, HB1367, HB1517, HB1583, HB1595, HB1620, SB317, HB1398, HB1451, HB1601, HB1689, HB1563, HB1579, HB1593, HB1169, HB1253, HB1291, HB1586, HB1610, SB254, SB270, SB328, SB393, HB1347, HB1348, HB1603, HB1609, HB1628, HB1629, HB1643, HB1644, HB1661, SB304, SB307, HB1385, HB1548, HB1575, SB22, SB38, SB42, SB219, SB333, SB336
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB231 – An act to amend the law regarding the office of the Arkansas lottery; to confer law enforcement authority on select employees of the office of the Arkansas lottery; and for other purposes. SB240 – An act to amend the credit reporting disclosure […]
Sanders Signs an Executive Order to Extend the Tax Filing Deadline in Counties Impacted by the March 14th Storms and Tornadoes
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:EO 25-06: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE RELIEF PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 25-05 WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas, causing danger, hardship, and suffering throughout the state; WHEREAS: Adverse circumstances have been brought to bear upon citizens and public properties within the State of Arkansas and […]
Bills Signed: SCR4, SB101, SB222, HB1489, HB1477, HB1496, HB1634, SB246, HB1512, HB1238, HB1298, HB1307, HB1405, HB1587, HB1068, HB1465, HB1503, HB1510, HB1527, HB1581, HB1600, HB1607, HB1608, SB298, SB300, SB301, HB1410, HB1460, HB1502, HB1516, HB1596, HB1605, SB200, SB263, SB334, SB335, SB337, HB1103, HB1546, HB1612, HB1613, HB1616, HB1617
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SCR4 – To recognize former representative and senator Joyce Elliott during black history month for her service to the state of Arkansas. SB101 – An act to establish the physician assistant licensure compact; and for other purposes. SB222 – An act to amend the Medicaid […]
Governor Sanders Announces Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Defense Against Criminal Illegals Act. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester (District 33) and Representative Frances Cavenaugh (District 30). “President Trump made border security one of his top priorities and in just a few months, he has done what President Biden […]
Readout of the Governor’s Calls with Local Officials Affected by Last Night’s Tornadoes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following the Governor’s conversations with Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery, Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens, Greene County Judge Rusty McMillon, Jackson County Judge Jeff Phillips, and Randolph County Judge Ben Wicker, the Governor’s spokesman Sam Dubke released the following statement: “Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been in close contact with local officials impacted […]
Sanders Declares an Emergency for Severe Storms and Tornadoes on or about March 14, 2025
TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-03: EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES ON OR ABOUT MARCH 14, 2025 WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon […]
