WHEREAS:  Robin French Wynne, born February 15, 1953, was an Arkansas Supreme Court Justice. He was deeply loved by his family, friends, and colleagues; he died June 22, 2023. He was a beloved jurist and servant of the people; and WHEREAS:  Before entering a career in public serv…

WHEREAS:  On June 25, 2023, severe thunderstorms and high winds struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; WHEREAS:   Great hardship has fallen upon citizens and businesses…

WHEREAS:  Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States. On June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Major General Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas, to spread the news th…

WHEREAS: On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, Pub. L. No. 80-625 allowing women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Following the Governor’s meeting with her Cabinet, Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following readout: “Yesterday afternoon, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a meeting with her Cabinet secretaries at the Capitol. She began by thanking Interim Secretary Shea Lew…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – GovernorSarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her appointment of Marty Ryall as the Director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, replacing Jimmy Bryant who is retiring at the end of June.“Arkansans are the heirs of pioneers and patriots. We have a beautiful heritage, and …

WHEREAS:  Sport fishing and boating provides healthful recreation for more than sixty million Americans of all ages; WHEREAS: Fishing and boating promotes respect for our nation's natural waters, wilderness, and wildlife;WHEREAS: Fishing and boating are established recreatio…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Shea Lewis, currently Director of Arkansas State Parks, will be serving as interim Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Secretary as Secretary Mike Mills steps away from the administration. “Arkans…