Newsroom - Arkansas Governor - Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Apr 10, 2026

Sanders Signs Executive Order Authorizing Additional Funds for Severe Storms and Tornadoes On or About May 8, 2024

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: EO 26-08:EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING DR 24-05 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On May 8, 2024, severe sto…

Apr 10, 2026

Sanders Announces Vacancy in Office for State Representative for District 44

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS:A PROCLAMATION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING A VACANCY IN OFFICE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT 44 AND SETTING ELECTION-RELATED DEADLINES, PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 7-7-105WHEREAS: The Honorable Stan Berry, Arkansas Sta…

Apr 08, 2026

Governor Sanders Delivers State of the State Address

LITTLE ROCK, Ark— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday, April 8th delivered the State of the State Address after the convening of the Fiscal Session of the 95th General Assembly.The Governor's remarks as prepared are below: Speaker Evans, President Hester, Constitutional Officers, members of…

Apr 07, 2026

Sanders Announces Vacancy in Nomination for State Representative for District 44

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sanders today announced a Vacancy in Nomination for State Representative for District 44. The Vacancy in Nomination will be followed by a proclamation setting the dates for the special election due to the vacancy in office. TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME…

Apr 01, 2026

Sanders Announces the April Face of Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the fifth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her tea…

Mar 31, 2026

Governor Sanders Announces $4.92 Million to Support Local Recreation Facilities

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Tuesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism is awarding $4.92 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects within 23 counties across the state. The grants fall into three categories: Facilities for Un…

Mar 31, 2026

Sanders Announces Maumelle Pinnacles Project Connecting Big Dam Bridge to Lake Sylvia

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today the Maumelle Pinnacles Master Plan, a landmark effort to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting one of Central Arkansas’ most important natural resources. The Maumelle Pinnacles project spans more than 24…

Mar 30, 2026

Sanders Releases Statement After Violent Criminal Illegal Kills Two in Drunk Driving Accident

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today released a statement on the arrest of Jose Luis Gamez, a violent illegal immigrant who killed two motorcyclists in Avoca, Arkansas. “Every day that Senate Democrats delay funding for DHS is another day that immigration officials cannot operat…

Mar 25, 2026

Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Mourn Representative Stan Berry

WHEREAS:  Stan Berry served as the Arkansas Representative for Arkansas’ 44th District from 2023 to 2026. Berry passed away on March 23, 2026, loved by family, friends, and colleagues, and remembered as a true public servant for the State of Arkansas;     WHEREAS:  A proud graduate of Arkansas Tech …

Mar 24, 2026

Sanders’ Statement on the Passing of State Representative Stan Berry

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of State Representative Stan Berry (District 44). “Bryan and I send our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Representative Stan Berry. Stan was a solid conservative, a…