Jacob Oliva, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary - “Now that the early childhood and K-12 education systems have been aligned, I am excited to focus our attention toward higher education reform. For far too long, Arkansas’ higher education system has not been standardized. Through ACCESS…

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her higher education reform bill, Arkansas ACCESS. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) and former Speaker, Representative Matthew Shepherd (District 97). “After months of work with s…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB13 - To amend the law concerning civil actions brought by certain victims of sexual abuse; and to allow a claim to be brought for injury caused by child sexual abuse at any time in certain …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1056 - An act to create the joint committee on military and veteran’s affairs; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. SB46 - An act concerning East Arkansas Community College; to reflect a merger between th…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB182 - To require a local government to continue to operate under the annual appropriation ordinance for the previous year until a new appropriation ordinance is adopted; and to d…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today received a report from the AI and Analytics Center of Excellence outlining recommended policies and programs to adopt artificial intelligence across Arkansas state government. Governor Sanders launched the working group in June to s…

U.S. Senator John Boozman – “Another important step forward for our state's moms, babies and families as we continue to address challenges with maternal health. Thankful for Gov. @SarahHuckabee Sanders' leadership and the ongoing efforts across our state to promote access to care that saves lives.” …