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Dec 21, 2024

Sanders Statement on LEARNS Act Ruling

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—In response to Judge Rudolfsky’s ruling on the lawsuit against the LEARNS Act, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: “This news is a step in the right direction. In less than two years, the LEARNS Act has transformed Arkansas education for the better …

Dec 20, 2024

Governor Sanders Appoints Jester as Secretary of State, Hiland and Bronni to the Supreme Court

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Cole Jester will serve as Arkansas’ Secretary of State. Jester will replace Secretary of State John Thurston, who will be sworn in as Arkansas’ Treasurer in January. “If my team ever needs someone to do a deep dive on the law, p…

Dec 20, 2024

Gov. Sanders Announces Release of $9.3 Million in Funding for Workforce and Infrastructure Grants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, along with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced the release of $9.3 million in funding to Arkansas Enterprises for Developmentally Disabled Inc and the University of Arkansas’ Multi-User Silicon Carbide (MUSiC) Fa…

Dec 20, 2024

Sanders Instructs State Agencies on Potential Government Shutdown

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— In preparation for a potential federal government shutdown, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a memo to her cabinet secretaries instructing them on protocol. The Governor's full memo is below:To: &nbs…

Dec 19, 2024

Governor Sanders’ Statement on PBM Rule Vote

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council’s rejection of a proposed rule to expand oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: “PBMs are driving up healthcare costs and…

Dec 19, 2024

Governor Sanders, Department of Education Announce an Additional $26.7M in Employer-Driven HIRED Training Grants

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– On Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas Division of Higher Education Commissioner Ken Warden, and Chief Workforce Officer Mike Rogers, awarded 14 recipients nearly $26 million in HIRED training grants to support workforce development efforts. “There’s no o…

Dec 17, 2024

Governor Sanders Announces Colonel (Ret) Robert A. Ator II as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Colonel (Ret) Robert A. Ator II will serve as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. Ator is replacing Secretary Kendall Penn, who announced his retirement last month. “Co…

Dec 16, 2024

Governor Sanders Calls on Congress to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent the following letter to Congressional leadership, regarding the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The text of the letter is below and can be found here. Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Lea…

Dec 16, 2024

Governor Sanders Announces Appointments

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today appointed Lucas Rowan and Hugh Finkelstein as Judges on the Pulaski County Circuit Court. Their terms expire December 31st, 2026. “Throughout their careers, both Lucas and Hugh have demonstrated a commitment to our state and …

Dec 16, 2024

Sanders Receives Arkansas Forward Progress Report

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today received a progress report on Arkansas Forward, her initiative to save money and improve services for the people of Arkansas. “Our team took a sweeping, comprehensive look at government efficiency in Arkansas and I am excited by …

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Sanders Statement on LEARNS Act Ruling

Governor Sanders Appoints Jester as Secretary of State, Hiland and Bronni to the Supreme Court

Gov. Sanders Announces Release of $9.3 Million in Funding for Workforce and Infrastructure Grants

Sanders Instructs State Agencies on Potential Government Shutdown

Governor Sanders’ Statement on PBM Rule Vote

Governor Sanders, Department of Education Announce an Additional $26.7M in Employer-Driven HIRED Training Grants

Governor Sanders Announces Colonel (Ret) Robert A. Ator II as Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Governor Sanders Calls on Congress to Pass the Kids Online Safety Act

Governor Sanders Announces Appointments

Sanders Receives Arkansas Forward Progress Report

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