Says she is ready to make Arkansas ‘the best place in the nation to start and grow a business’ LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to nominate Hugh McDonald as the Secretary of the Department of Commerce. “As governor, I’m ready to unleash bo…

Public Officials:  Missy Irvin (R-Mountain View) – “An incredible choice! This is great news for Arkansas!”Robin Lundstrum (R-Springdale) – “We need folks like Shane Khoury in leadership positions who care about keeping Arkansas clean and healthy. Shane is fair, bright, and a famil…

Says we will 'unleash Arkansas energy' LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to nominate Shane Khoury as the Secretary of the Department of Energy and Environment. “I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Shane Khoury to serve as …

Selects Janet Mann, Mischa Martin, and Mark White for key DHS leadership positions LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced several individuals who will fill key leadership roles at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in her administration, including her intentio…

Public Officials: U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) - “As @SenateAgGOP leader, I've worked closely with @Wesley__Ward and can say without a doubt that he's a committed advocate for Arkansas's farmers and ranchers. I'm pleased to have the opportunity to continue working with…

Calls agriculture the ‘backbone of Arkansas’ economy’ LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to reappoint Wes Ward as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. “As the current Secretary of Agriculture, Wes Ward has done an excellent jo…

Hagar and Gary combined bring more than 50 years of law enforcement experience LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to nominate Captain Mike Hagar as the next Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. Additionally, Sanders an…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced additional appointments to her senior staff in the governor’s office. “I am excited to add two highly qualified and exceptional women to our growing team,” Sanders said. “Alexa is a strong, talented communicator who se…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced additional appointments to her senior staff in the governor’s office. “I’m pleased to announce that these talented Arkansans and public servants will join the other members of my senior team to help advance an agenda focuse…

Group joins Gretchen Conger who was named Chief of Staff last week LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced several individuals who will make up her senior staff in the governor’s office. “Arkansans can rest assured that this talented group of individuals w…