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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $11.9 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities. The 65 grants – totaling $11,917,562.70 – were awarded from the Community Development Block …

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette published "Seen in Israel: Cementing Trade Deals Good for State," an op-ed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on her recent economic development trip to Israel and the United Arab Emirates: My dad likes to say that Israel is the one place in the world …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Landon Downing, Batesville, to the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. Term expires January 14, 2034. Fulfills the remaining term of Deborah S…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS:  Dumas, located in the heart of the Arkansas Delta, was incorporated in 1904 after a planter, merchant, and surveyor of French descent, William Dumas, bought acres of farmland;WHEREAS:  Known for its thriving cotton industry, the city quickly …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Aaron Abbott to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Abbott, whose term will expire on June 30, 2032, is replacing Kathy McFetridge. “Aaron’s extensive background in…

JERUSALEM, Israel – On Wednesday, August 6, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic and cultural ties between the State of Arkansas and the State of Israel's National Technological Innovation Authority.The text of the agree…

JERUSALEM, Israel – Following Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sanders’ spokesman Sam Dubke released the following readout: “Governor Sanders met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to discuss Arkansas’ unbreakable bond with…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following today’s filings from Centene Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield to raise premium rates on the insurance plans they offer in Arkansas by as much as 54% and 25.5%, respectively, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement: "Arkansans are tired of …

DR 25-08: DECLARING DISASTER AREAS FROM SEVERE STORMS ON OR ABOUT MAY 16TH, 2025 WHEREAS: On May 16th, 2025, and continuing through May 20th, 2025, severe storms struck Arkansas and caused dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action;  WHEREAS…

Program’s goal is to reduce recidivism in Arkansas’ corrections system LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Last Friday, the Arkansas Board of Corrections unanimously approved Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ pilot program to reduce recidivism in Arkansas’ corrections system. “As Governor, I have been toug…