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…

Nominee brings over 48 years of experience in tourism industry LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her intention to nominate Mike Mills as the Secretary of the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. “Mike Mills is one of the premier outdoor re…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today named Gretchen Conger as her incoming Chief of Staff in the governor’s office.  “Gretchen Conger’s proven experience and leadership from her time in the Arizona governor’s office makes her the perfect choice to serve as my Chief…

Appoints senior staff; launches website LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her selection of a highly respected litigator and longtime Little Rock attorney Kevin Crass as her Executive Director of the transition, as well as the appointment of nine transition st…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Following an in-person meeting between Governor Asa Hutchinson and Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Sanders’ spokesman Judd Deere released the following readout: “Today, Governor-elect Sanders met with Governor Hutchinson at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss the transiti…