Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Mourn Former Governor Jim Guy Tucker
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: James Guy Tucker Jr., born June 13, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was a former Arkansas governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. congressman, state attorney general, and prosecuting attorney. He was a public servant who passed away February 13th, 2025; WHEREAS: Before serving in public office, Tucker graduated […]
Arkansas State Offices to Close Tuesday at Noon
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Tuesday, February 18th, at noon. State employees who can telework should do so, and agencies may implement liberal leave policies for their employees who cannot telework.
Sanders Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Anticipated Severe Winter Weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: DR 25-02: WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARATION WHEREAS: On or about February 18, 2025, severe winter weather is expected to strike Arkansas and cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state. This executive action is now warranted to alleviate such conditions; WHEREAS: Adverse circumstances may come to bear upon citizens and properties in Arkansas, as a result of the severe weather; WHEREAS: The […]
What They are Saying: Statements of Support for Arkansas ACCESS
Jacob Oliva, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary – “Now that the early childhood and K-12 education systems have been aligned, I am excited to focus our attention toward higher education reform. For far too long, Arkansas’ higher education system has not been standardized. Through ACCESS and a heavy focus on acceleration, the system will be standardized. […]
Governor Sanders’ ACCESS Plan
Sanders Announces Arkansas ACCESS, Higher Education Reform Legislation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her higher education reform bill, Arkansas ACCESS. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) and former Speaker, Representative Matthew Shepherd (District 97). “After months of work with stakeholders around the state, I’m proud to announce Arkansas ACCESS, a targeted overhaul of our higher education […]
Bills Signed: SB13, SB133, SB45, SB58, HB1236, SB19, SB21, SB24, SB27, SB29, SB30, SB43, SB66, SB80, SB105, SB107, SB108, SB109, SB112, SB113, SB114, SB115, SB126, SB129, SB190, SB191, SB192, SB193, SB194, SB195, SB196, SB197, SB198, HB1088, HB1093, HB1098, HB1120, HB1123, HB1201, HB1259, HB1262, HB1267, HB1392, HB1393, HB1394, HB1395, HB1396, HB1397, HB1406
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB13 – To amend the law concerning civil actions brought by certain victims of sexual abuse; and to allow a claim to be brought for injury caused by child sexual abuse at any time in certain circumstances. SB133 – To amend the uniform commercial code; to define […]
Sanders’ Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Jim Guy Tucker
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Jim Guy Tucker: “Bryan and I join the rest of Arkansas in mourning the loss of former Governor Jim Guy Tucker. Jim Guy was part of a generation of larger-than-life Arkansans who dominated Arkansas’ political life when I was […]
Bills Signed: HB1056, SB46, SB15, SB16, HB1204, HB1273, HB1225, HB1226, HB1227, HB1228, HB1229, HB1234, HB1230, HB1231, HB1233, HB1247, HB1248, HB1249, HB1153, HB1260, HB1261, HB1264, HB1266
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1056 – An act to create the joint committee on military and veteran’s affairs; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. SB46 – An act concerning East Arkansas Community College; to reflect a merger between the University of Arkansas and East Arkansas Community College […]
Governor Sanders Signs Bill Addressing Jefferson County’s Budget Dispute
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Governor signed into law: SB182 – To require a local government to continue to operate under the annual appropriation ordinance for the previous year until a new appropriation ordinance is adopted; and to declare an emergency.
