WHEREAS:  Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base; and WHEREAS:  Economic developers stimulate and incubate entrepreneurism in order to h…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today requested a 30-day extension to the 100 percent federal cost share for state and local resources spent on debris cleanup and emergency protective measures in Pulaski, Lonoke, and Cross counties.Previously, the President approved a 30-day cost…

WHEREAS:  Public prayer is a long-standing and significant tradition of American history. Since the first gatherings of our Founding Fathers, elected officials in the United States have set aside moments of prayer to seek God’s wisdom in their decision-making; WHEREAS:  In 1…

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Governor Sanders signed HCR1012, to proclaim the month of May as Bike Month in the State of Arkansas.WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas has not designated a state sport in the law; and WHEREAS, bicycling is a sport that all Arkansas citizens may enjoy regardless of age or abilit…

WHEREAS:      Our military families help sustain our fighting force, and it is important to emphasize and recognize the critical role of their dependents while their parents serve our nation;  WHEREAS:     The Arkansas Council for Mili…

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following the Governor’s meeting with Arkansas elected prosecutors, State Senator Ben Gilmore, and State Representative Jimmy Gazaway, Sanders’ spokeswoman Alexa Henning released the following readout: “This morning, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders met with Arkansas electe…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will name Dr. Ken Warden as the Commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.  “I am pleased to announce that Dr. Ken Warden will serve as the commissionerof the Arkansas Division of Higher Education,” Sanders s…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - On Thursday, April 13, 2023, the Governor signed into law:HB1020, to amend the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act; and to revise charging orders under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act. HB1096, an Act for the Department of Finance and Administration - Disburs…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the Governor signed into law:SB9, an Act for the Arkansas Public Defender Commission appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SB426, to extend maternity leave for state employees; to amend the law concerning the catastrophic leave progr…

To President Pro Tempore Hester and Speaker Shepherd: Pursuant to Article 6, Section 17 of the Arkansas Constitution, I write to inform you of my disapproval of Section 2, Page 4, Line 21 of House Bill 1176, “An Act for the Department of Corrections – Division of Correction Appropriation for th…