WHEREAS:  All children in Arkansas should have access to the highest-quality education possible;WHEREAS:  Arkansas recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in this state to be successful adults and not trapped in a lifetime of poverty;WHEREAS:  Qualit…

WHEREAS:  On January 22, 1973, the majority of the United States Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a right secured by the United States Constitution; WHEREAS:  That decision nullified abortion laws in Arkansas, permitting elective abortion across the state;WHEREAS:  The U.S. Supreme Court’s deci…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she will appoint Chief Chris Chapmond to serve as director of the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training.  “I have made it clear that under my leadership, our brave law enforcement officials will always ha…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will appoint Eric Jackson, Dr. Trey Berry, and Rebecca Baker to the Arkansas State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission. Each of these appointments will expire on January 14, 2029. Eric Jackson will be reappointed, Dr. Tr…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced today that she will appoint Jamol Jones to the Arkansas Parole Board.   Jones’ appointment will expire on January 14, 2030, and he will be replacing Jerry Riley.  “Today, I am appointing former police officer and Army veteran Jamol Jones to…

Attorney General Tim Griffin, Speaker Matthew Shepherd, Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester applaud move LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that she is reversing the official position of the governor on the constitutionality of Arkansas’ ban on mask mandates by publi…