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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following a call with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Donald J. Trump today announced that he will declare a Major Disaster in Arkansas for the state’s March 14-15 storms and tornadoes. Governor Sanders previously submitted a request for a Major Disaster Declaration in…
$468,838.69 awarded to projects in four citiesLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary Shea Lewis, Secretary Renee Mallory, and Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Katherine Andrews to present $468,838.69 in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects …
Legislation provides $575 million for water infrastructure development LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed three major pieces of legislation during the 2025 legislative session making large investments in Arkansas’ water infrastructure. “If our state is going to c…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HB1841 - To create the Arkansas revenue investment in vital EMS systems (arrives) act; and to create theArkansas revenue investment in vital EMS systems (arrives) fund for emergency medical services agenci…
Dear President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Evans,Pursuant to my authority under Ark. Const. Art. 6, § 15, I am returning without my approval Senate Bill 451, entitled “To require the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education to establish regional behavioral health programs; to …
To President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Evans: Pursuant to my authority under Ark. Const. Art. 6, § 15, I am returning without my approval House Bill 1961, entitled “An Act to Allow Medical Providers Temporary Exemptions from Federal Information-Blocking Regulations to Safeguard Patients During …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Monday, April 21st, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HCR1004 - To congratulate game warden Austin Powell on receiving the Monty Carmikle officer of the year award and the 2024 Robert M. Brantly law enforcement officer of the year award. HJR1018&n…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, April 17th, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HCR1010 - Requesting a study of ways to improve the state's juvenile justice system for youth.HB1185 - To adopt the dietitian licensure compact in Arkansas.SB539 - To update and clarify certain …