Newsroom - Arkansas Governor - Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Apr 11, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-21 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RELIEF IN REGARD TO TAX FILING AND PAYMENT DEADLINES

WHEREAS: On March 31, 2023, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state; WHEREAS: That same day, Executive Order 23-20 was issued pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. §§ 12-75-101, et. seq…

Apr 04, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXTEND THE STATE INDIVIDUAL TAX FILING DEADLINE PURSUANT TO THE EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-20 FOLLOWING THE SEVERE WEATHER THAT OCCURRED THROUGHOUT ARKANSAS ON MARCH 31, 2023.

WHEREAS: On March 31, 2023, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state; WHEREAS: On that same day, by Executive Order 23-20, an emergency was declared in the state a…

Apr 04, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PAID LEAVE FOR CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES WHOSE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCES ARE OR WERE ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-20.

Apr 01, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND

WHEREAS: On March 31, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding began and continued with such severity that it warranted executive action to alleviate hardship and suffering; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon the citizens and public property within the State of Arkansas; WHEREAS: Adver…

Mar 21, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED.

WHEREAS: On March 1, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding began and continued with such severity that it warrants this executive action to alleviate hardship and suffering in the State of Arkansas;WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon the citizens and public pro…

Feb 28, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROTECT CHILDREN, TO SUPPORT FAMILIES, AND TO IMPROVE THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN ARKANSAS

WHEREAS: Children are a special gift from God and every child deserves a loving and nurturing family; WHEREAS: Substance abuse, drug abuse, domestic violence, absent parents, and broken homes put children at risk; WHEREAS: When par…

Feb 15, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PREVENT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF ARKANSAS

WHEREAS: Children and youth are the future of Arkansas, therefore, it is a critical role of the State to protect them from the horrors of human trafficking through prevention, education, intervention, community partnerships, and prosecution; WHEREAS: Human traf…

Feb 09, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO CREATE THE GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE CABINET AND THE CHIEF WORKFORCE OFFICER

WHEREAS: Arkansans must have the skills to compete for employment in the current job market; WHEREAS: In Arkansas, approximately six out of ten jobs require credentials beyond a high school diploma, however, less than half of the workforce in Arkansas is credenti…

Jan 30, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDING, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARK. CODE ANN. §§ 12-75-114, AS AMENDED, FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND

WHEREAS: On January 30, 2023, severe winter weather began and continued with such severity that it warranted executive action to alleviate hardship and suffering; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon the citizens and public property within State of Arkansas; …

Jan 24, 2023

EXECUTIVE ORDER TO REPEAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-08 ESTABLISHING THE ARKANSAS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 STEERING COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE ORDER 21-19 ESTABLISHING THE GOVERNOR’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS: The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”); WHEREAS: Through its authority provided by ARPA and IIJA, the federal government established multiple federal assist…