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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today announced that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded to educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. This year, nearly 5,000 outstanding educators wil…

 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS:  Siloam Springs, located in the bootheel of Benton County and a thriving city in Northwest Arkansas, receives its name from the Pool of Siloam mentioned in John 9:6, after early settlers believed the waters in and around the area had medicina…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a letter to her Cabinet secretaries and department directors laying out the expectations for the 2028-2030 biennial budget. The text of the letter is below. Dear Cabinet Secretaries and Department Directors: Thank you for you…

Arkansas public school students show significant academic improvement in every single grade level, across every single subject. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the results of the 2026 statewide Arkansas Teaching…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant Program will open on July 1. The Community Assistance Grant Program is a 20% matching grant program designed to create economic opportunity, …

Dear Arkansas State Employees: Over the past year, you have helped my administration deliver truly transformational change for the people of Arkansas, improving services while saving money. I am grateful for your hard work. In recognition of your efforts, I am announcing a pay increase for…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage TanksTalbot Benton, Little Rock, to the Advisory Committee on Petroleum Storage Tanks. Term to expire December 31, 2029. Previously vacant position. Scott Ske…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that all Arkansas foster youth will be enrolled in the Trump Account program, a tax-advantaged investment account created by President Donald J. Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. “One of my top priorities as Governor has been to…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the seventh installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team s…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:WHEREAS:  Royle Bradford Luker was born on March 15, 1924, in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and faithfully answered the call to serve his nation during World War II;    WHEREAS:  Fireman Third Class Luker served with honor in the United States Navy aboar…