TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS:  Beryl Franklin Anthony Jr., born February 21, 1938, served as the U.S. Representative from Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District from 1979 to 1993. Anthony passed away on January 11, 2025, loved by his family, friends, and colleagues, an…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB206 - An act to amend the right to read act; to amend the amount of the literacy tutoring grant awarded under the right to read act; and for other purposes.  HB1384 - An act to a…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today released a statement in support of SB307, led by Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18): “I meet with companies all the time and one of the number one topics they bring up is the need for affordable, reliable energy. This legislation helps …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today introduced the Communist China Defense legislative package, which will divest state resources from Communist China and ban foreign adversaries from buying land around critical infrastructure like military bases and electric substations. The le…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HB1060 - An act to revise the instruction provided on the failure of communist and autocratic system and to reinforce in required instruction the resiliency of the constitutional republic system…

 BENTON, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas LAUNCH, a skills-based platform designed to connect jobseekers with opportunities and help employers find the skilled workers they need – quickly, easily, and for free. “Arkansas LAUNCH will connect employers and jo…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today signed SB59, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, providing students with free breakfast before the school day. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) and Representative Za…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB142 - To create the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act; and to amend the requirements for public school discipline policies with regard to student use of personal electronic devices.  SB5…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions tomorrow morning, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will delay the opening of State office buildings until 10:30 a.m. except for critical operations on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Agencies may implement …