Sanders Releases Disaster Funds in Response to Tornadoes and Severe Weather
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-05: EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, […]
Governor Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Dr. Jason Williams, Little Rock, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term to expire June 30, 2027. Replaces Elizabeth Waldrum. Arkansas Economic Development Commission Sam Russell, Bentonville, to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Term to expire January 14, 2027. Replaces […]
Sanders Amends DR 24-03 to Provide Funding in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding on March 14, 2024
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 25-04: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING DR 24-03 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On March 14, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding began and continued with such severity that executive action was warranted […]
Bills Signed: HB1400, HB1556, SB236, HB1466, HB1184, SB292, HCR1007, HB1182, HB1213, HB1217, HB1309, SB119, HB1369, HB1452, SB188, SB209, SB210, SB244, SB251, SB260, SB272, SB291, SB294, SB295, SB296, SB297, SB308, HB1279, HB1325, HB1379, HB1499, HB1568, SB224, SB249, SB250, SB259, SB265, SB267, HB1146, HB1175, HB1493, HB1544
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1400 – An act to amend the law concerning the redemption of a tax-delinquent parcel; to exempt disabled veterans from certain penalties when redeeming a tax-delinquent parcel; and for other purposes. HB1556 – An act to amend Arkansas music appreciation day; to change the […]
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 […]
