Newsroom - Arkansas Governor - Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Jan 23, 2026

Sanders Deploys Nearly 170 Guardsmen in Preparation for Winter Storm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced she has deployed the Arkansas National Guard to staff 28 winter weather response teams to assist Arkansas State Police with transporting stranded motorists during this weekend’s winter weather. Additionally, Arkansas Guardsmen are b…

Jan 22, 2026

Sanders Declares Emergency for Severe Winter Weather Expected On or About January 23, 2026

Directs $250,000 to disaster response and recovery TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME – GREETINGS: EO 26-03: DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY FOR SEVERE WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 23, 2026 WHEREAS: On or about January 23, 2026, severe winter weather is expected …

Jan 22, 2026

Governor Sanders Announces $405,646 in Arkansas Water Financing

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $405,646 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for three entities, serving more than 1,398 Arkansans across the state. “Last year, Arkansas saw unprecedented growth, highlighting the need to invest in our crit…

Jan 21, 2026

State Shield Awards Arkansas Top Marks for Defending Against Foreign Adversary Influence

Names Governor Sanders Best Governor for National Security, recognizing her leadership in advancing first-in-the-nation protections against foreign adversary influence LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - State Shield has awarded Arkansas an A+ rating in its inaugural 2025 State Shield Sc…

Jan 20, 2026

National Council on Teacher Quality: Arkansas One of Only Two States Offering Teachers 12 Weeks of Maternal Leave

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every student has access to committed and high-quality educators, recently released its State of the States report, assessing states' investments in teachers through paid parental …

Jan 20, 2026

Sanders Statement on the Death of Terri Womack

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - In response to the news of Congressman Steve Womack’s wife, Terri Womack's death, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: “Bryan and I are mourning the loss of Terri Womack, Congressman Womack’s wife of more than 40 years. She and Steve were…

Jan 16, 2026

Arkansas to Participate in President Trump’s Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program for School Choice

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Arkansas will participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program for school choice established by President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “Arkansas is a national leader in school choice and I’m excited to see…

Jan 15, 2026

Sanders Amends Executive Order to Provide Additional Funding for Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes On or About May 24, 2024

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME – GREETINGS: EO 26-02: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING EO 24-07 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS: On May 24, 2024, severe thunderstorms…

Jan 15, 2026

Sanders Signs Executive Order Authorizing Additional Funds for Severe Storms and Tornadoes On or About March 14, 2025

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME – GREETINGS:EO 26-01: EXECUTIVE ORDER AMENDING EO 25-05 TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. § 12-75-114, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUNDWHEREAS: On March 14, 2025, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes occurred in Arka…

Jan 15, 2026

Sanders Extends Arkansas Army National Guard Deployment to Nation’s Capital by 90 Days

~ 100 Soldiers from the 142nd Field Artillery Brigade to continue support for D.C. National Guard civil security mission LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has approved a 90-day extension to the deployment of approximately 100 Arkansas Army National Guard Soldiers to Washington, …