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Sarah Huckabee Sanders public records

539 captured recordsJanuary 10, 2023–August 18, 2026

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Governor Sanders, ADE Launch Arkansas ACCESS Portal
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New platform streamlines admissions, creating one universal application for high school seniors LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders alongside the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the statewide launch of the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, creating a streamlined univers…
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Governor Sanders, ADE Launch Arkansas ACCESS Portal
New platform streamlines admissions, creating one universal application for high school seniors LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders alongside the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the statewide launch of the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, creating a streamlined univers…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders alongside the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the statewide launch of the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, creating a streamlined universal college application system for Arkansas high school seniors to apply to higher education institutions with one form, one…
“I signed Arkansas ACCESS last year to rebuild our higher education system so that every Arkansas high school student is prepared for the in-demand careers of the future – whether by enrolling, enlisting, or becoming employed,” said Governor Sanders. “I’m proud to see the Arkansas Department of Education taking massive steps forward to make quality education more accessible and prioritizing a system geared towards students.”
August 18, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Announces 10:33 Initiative is Awarded $1 Million from Nonprofit For Others
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the 10:33 Initiative was awarded a $1 million matching grant from the philanthropic nonprofit For Others to help expand the statewide effort that brings together government agencies, faith-based communities, and business partners to …
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Sanders Announces 10:33 Initiative is Awarded $1 Million from Nonprofit For Others
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the 10:33 Initiative was awarded a $1 million matching grant from the philanthropic nonprofit For Others to help expand the statewide effort that brings together government agencies, faith-based communities, and business partners to …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the 10:33 Initiative was awarded a $1 million matching grant from the philanthropic nonprofit For Others to help expand the statewide effort that brings together government agencies, faith-based communities, and business partners to help Arkansans in…
“We launched the 10:33 Initiative as a project unlike anything government agencies have done before, carefully curated to give Arkansans a hand up, not a handout,” said Governor Sanders. “For Others’ mission is closely aligned with the initiative’s goal, and I’m grateful they’re investing in not only making access to individualized support even easier but also strengthening families and transforming lives across our state.”
August 13, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
Office of the Governor of Arkansas press release · Published by the official office
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment: Howard, Little River, Pike, and Sevier Counties Prosecutor Mickey Buchanan, Ashdown, to Prosecuting Attorney for the 9W Judicial District, effective September 2, 2026. Term to expire …
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment: Howard, Little River, Pike, and Sevier Counties Prosecutor Mickey Buchanan, Ashdown, to Prosecuting Attorney for the 9W Judicial District, effective September 2, 2026. Term to expire …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. —Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment:
August 10, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Announces Jonesboro as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 11
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Jonesboro, the largest community in Northeast Arkansas and the seat of Craighead County, was established in 1859 and officially incorporated in 1883, taking its name from State Senator William Jones — author of the legislation th…
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Sanders Announces Jonesboro as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 11
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Jonesboro, the largest community in Northeast Arkansas and the seat of Craighead County, was established in 1859 and officially incorporated in 1883, taking its name from State Senator William Jones — author of the legislation th…
WHEREAS: Governor Sanders’ “Capital for a Day” program highlights great cities around Arkansas like Jonesboro and brings senior state government officials into town to meet with their local counterparts; and
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Sanders Announces Paragould as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 12
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Paragould, named after two competing railmen, James Paramore and Jay Gould, is nestled atop Crowley’s Ridge and serves as the seat of Greene County; WHEREAS: In 1882, two railroads – the St. Louis and Iron Mountain …
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Sanders Announces Paragould as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 12
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Paragould, named after two competing railmen, James Paramore and Jay Gould, is nestled atop Crowley’s Ridge and serves as the seat of Greene County; WHEREAS: In 1882, two railroads – the St. Louis and Iron Mountain …
WHEREAS: Governor Sanders’ “Capital for a Day” program highlights great cities around Arkansas like Paragould and brings senior state government officials into town to meet with their local counterparts; and
August 7, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff on August 7, 2026
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: William P. Keele was born on December 5th, 1917, and faithfully answered the call to serve his nation during World War II on September 30th, 1940; WHEREAS: Technician, Fifth Grade (Tec 5) Kee…
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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff on August 7, 2026
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: William P. Keele was born on December 5th, 1917, and faithfully answered the call to serve his nation during World War II on September 30th, 1940; WHEREAS: Technician, Fifth Grade (Tec 5) Kee…
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, do hereby proclaim August 7th, 2026, as a day of remembrance for Technician Fifth Grade, William P. Keele, inviting all Arkansans to honor his legacy and reflect…
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Sanders Announces the August Face of Arkansas
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CAVE CITY, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the ninth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve…
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Sanders Announces the August Face of Arkansas
CAVE CITY, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the ninth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve…
CAVE CITY, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the ninth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve every day: the people of Arkansas. The series was launched to keep the focus of public service rooted in the individuals and communities that make the state what it is.
August 3, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor’s Office personnel. Josh Stewart, a policy advisor, will serve as the Governor’s Director of Legislative Affairs; Zach Jacobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, will serve as …
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor’s Office personnel. Josh Stewart, a policy advisor, will serve as the Governor’s Director of Legislative Affairs; Zach Jacobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, will serve as …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor’s Office personnel. Josh Stewart, a policy advisor, will serve as the Governor’s Director of Legislative Affairs; Zach Jacobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, will serve as the Governor’s…
“As we head into the 2027 legislative session, I want to add new talent to my team of smart, driven leaders who can help advance our conservative agenda and continue Arkansas’ record as a blueprint for reform for the entire country,” said Governor Sanders. “Josh, Zach, and Heather have proven themselves through their service to our state, and I’m excited to have them take on these roles.”
July 31, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Appoints Gary Stark to the Arkansas State Board of Education
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, whose term will expire on June 30, 2033, is replacing Adrienne Woods. “Few people understand what it ta…
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Sanders Appoints Gary Stark to the Arkansas State Board of Education
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, whose term will expire on June 30, 2033, is replacing Adrienne Woods. “Few people understand what it ta…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, whose term will expire on June 30, 2033, is replacing Adrienne Woods.
“Few people understand what it takes to build great schools better than Gary Stark,” said Governor Sanders. “Spending more than three decades serving students and teachers at every level of education, from the classroom to national leadership, Gary knows that student success starts with great teachers equipped with the…
July 27, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment: Washington and Madison County Prosecutor Charles Duell, Fayetteville, to Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, effective August 4, 2026. Term to expire when successo…
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment: Washington and Madison County Prosecutor Charles Duell, Fayetteville, to Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, effective August 4, 2026. Term to expire when successo…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment:
July 21, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces More Than $3.4 Million in Water Funding
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $3,477,436 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for five entities across the state. Three of the projects will serve more than 8,780 Arkansans, while the remaining five will benefit residents statewide.“Today’s …
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Governor Sanders Announces More Than $3.4 Million in Water Funding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $3,477,436 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for five entities across the state. Three of the projects will serve more than 8,780 Arkansans, while the remaining five will benefit residents statewide.“Today’s …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $3,477,436 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for five entities across the state. Three of the projects will serve more than 8,780 Arkansans, while the remaining five will benefit residents statewide.“Today’s announcement…
“Today’s announcement continues my administration’s record of delivering for Arkansas communities and the water and wastewater facilities they rely on,” said Governor Sanders. “Our state doesn’t work without the water resources our citizens need, and we’re continuing to invest in communities across the state to help them grow, build, and thrive.”
July 17, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Record 54.3 Million Visitors Traveled to the Natural State in 2025
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ROLAND, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Arkansas welcomed a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending and a total economic impact of $17.4 billion across The Natural State.The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, found that touri…
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Governor Sanders Announces Record 54.3 Million Visitors Traveled to the Natural State in 2025
ROLAND, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Arkansas welcomed a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending and a total economic impact of $17.4 billion across The Natural State.The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, found that touri…
ROLAND, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Arkansas welcomed a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending and a total economic impact of $17.4 billion across The Natural State.The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, found that tourism supported 71,860…
“Arkansas has always been the Natural State, but today, more Americans than ever are discovering what Arkansans have known for generations,” said Governor Sanders. “From our mountains and rivers to our trails, parks, and small towns, Arkansas offers experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. That’s creating jobs and opportunity across our state and helping it become one of the nation’s top destinations.”
July 16, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
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One of two states to earn first-ever “excellent” ratings LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas ranks #1 in the nation for religious liberty according to the First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy’s (CRCD) Religious Liberty in …
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Arkansas Ranks #1 for Religious Liberty
One of two states to earn first-ever “excellent” ratings LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas ranks #1 in the nation for religious liberty according to the First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy’s (CRCD) Religious Liberty in …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced Arkansas ranks #1 in the nation for religious liberty according to the First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy’s (CRCD) Religious Liberty in the States (RLS) index. Arkansas earned a score of 89.2%, becoming one of only two states to receive the index’s first-ever “excellent” rating.
“Religious liberty is America’s First Freedom, and Arkansas is leading the nation in protecting it,” said Governor Sanders. “Our rights come from God, not government, and every American should be free to live according to their faith and conscience. We’ll continue defending that freedom and ensuring the Natural State remains the best place in the country to live, work, and worship.”
July 14, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52M in Funding for Arkansas Communities
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.The 88 grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded from the Community Development Block G…
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Sanders, AEDC Announce $12.52M in Funding for Arkansas Communities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.The 88 grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded from the Community Development Block G…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, today announced more than $12.52 million in funding for Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.The 88 grants, totaling $12,522,736, were awarded from the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) and State…
“Arkansas’ success starts with our local communities,” said Governor Sanders. “The places that shape our towns and cities are often the ones that define them – a park, walking trail, community center, safer street. These funds help local leaders build those places that bring neighbors together, improve quality of life, and build on what Arkansans already know: there is no better place in America to live, work, and raise a family than the Natural State.”
July 13, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Announces Texarkana as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on July 15
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Texarkana, located in Miller County along Arkansas’ southwestern border, receives its name from compounding states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after railroad surveyor Colonel Gus Knobel famously wrote “TEX-ARK-ANA” …
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Sanders Announces Texarkana as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on July 15
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Texarkana, located in Miller County along Arkansas’ southwestern border, receives its name from compounding states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after railroad surveyor Colonel Gus Knobel famously wrote “TEX-ARK-ANA” …
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Texarkana, located in Miller County along Arkansas’ southwestern border, receives its name from compounding states of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after railroad surveyor Colonel Gus Knobel famously wrote “TEX-ARK-ANA” on a board and declared it the site of a…
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Sanders Announces Trade Mission to the U.K., Belgium, and Ireland
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement today announcing her overseas trade mission to the Farnborough Air Show, Ireland, and Belgium from July 19 to 24: “I’ve had the privilege of representing Arkansas at the Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air S…
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Sanders Announces Trade Mission to the U.K., Belgium, and Ireland
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement today announcing her overseas trade mission to the Farnborough Air Show, Ireland, and Belgium from July 19 to 24: “I’ve had the privilege of representing Arkansas at the Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air S…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement today announcing her overseas trade mission to the Farnborough Air Show, Ireland, and Belgium from July 19 to 24: “I’ve had the privilege of representing Arkansas at the Paris Air Show and Farnborough Air Show since I took office, and…
July 13, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders’ Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Bryan and I are sending our deepest sympathies to the people of South Carolina as they mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a veteran, a…
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Sanders’ Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Bryan and I are sending our deepest sympathies to the people of South Carolina as they mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a veteran, a…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “Bryan and I are sending our deepest sympathies to the people of South Carolina as they mourn the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He was a veteran, a longtime public servant, and…
July 12, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointments
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Arkansas 911 Board Jamie Pafford-Gresham, Hope, to the Arkansas 911 Board. Term to expire July 24, 2029. Reappointment.Tommy Sizemore, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas 911 Board. Term to expire July …
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointments
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments: Arkansas 911 Board Jamie Pafford-Gresham, Hope, to the Arkansas 911 Board. Term to expire July 24, 2029. Reappointment.Tommy Sizemore, Fort Smith, to the Arkansas 911 Board. Term to expire July …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointments:
July 9, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Sanders Announces Federal Approval of Arkansas’ Returning Education to the States Waiver
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Approval gives Arkansas greater flexibility to reduce bureaucracy, empower local schools, and put more education dollars into classrooms HOT SPRINGS, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to announce that the U.S. Department of Educa…
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Governor Sanders Announces Federal Approval of Arkansas’ Returning Education to the States Waiver
Approval gives Arkansas greater flexibility to reduce bureaucracy, empower local schools, and put more education dollars into classrooms HOT SPRINGS, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to announce that the U.S. Department of Educa…
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has approved Arkansas’ Returning Education to the States Waiver, along with the state’s application for Ed-Flex authority and amendments to its federal accountability…
“Arkansas has proven that when you trust parents, empower teachers, and put students ahead of bureaucracy, kids succeed,” said Governor Sanders. “This approval gives us even more freedom to cut red tape, put education dollars where they belong—in the classroom—and continue building the best education system in America. I appreciate President Trump and Secretary McMahon for trusting states like Arkansas to lead.”
July 7, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Appoints Steve Kueter to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
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JONESBORO, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Steve Kueter of Paragould as the newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kueter will serve a seven-year term. Kueter’s seven-year term will last until 2033. He is replacing outgoing Commission Ch…
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Sanders Appoints Steve Kueter to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
JONESBORO, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Steve Kueter of Paragould as the newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kueter will serve a seven-year term. Kueter’s seven-year term will last until 2033. He is replacing outgoing Commission Ch…
JONESBORO, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that she has appointed Steve Kueter of Paragould as the newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Kueter will serve a seven-year term. Kueter’s seven-year term will last until 2033. He is replacing outgoing Commission Chairwoman Anne Marie Doramus, and Rob Finley will serve as the Commission Chairman.
“Steve has spent his life helping steward our natural resources while preserving our state’s rich outdoor heritage for future generations,” said Governor Sanders. “As a lifelong outdoorsman and third-generation aquaculture farmer, Steve brings decades of experience in conservation, agriculture, and public service and I know he will work tirelessly to enhance and promote access to our great outdoors.”
July 6, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Governor Announces the July Face of Arkansas
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the eighth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her te…
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Governor Announces the July Face of Arkansas
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the eighth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her te…
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the eighth installment of Faces of Arkansas, a monthly series highlighting Arkansans whose portraits and stories are displayed at the entrance to the Governor’s office as a reminder of who the Governor and her team serve every day: the people of Arkansas. The series was launched to keep the focus of public service rooted in the individuals and communities that make the state what it is.
July 2, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Launches Arkansas Forward Dashboard
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today launched the Arkansas Forward Dashboard, giving Arkansans a transparent, real-time look at how state government is cutting costs, improving services, and delivering results for taxpayers. The dashboard tracks Arkansas Forward's progress tow…
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Sanders Launches Arkansas Forward Dashboard
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today launched the Arkansas Forward Dashboard, giving Arkansans a transparent, real-time look at how state government is cutting costs, improving services, and delivering results for taxpayers. The dashboard tracks Arkansas Forward's progress tow…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today launched the Arkansas Forward Dashboard, giving Arkansans a transparent, real-time look at how state government is cutting costs, improving services, and delivering results for taxpayers.
“Arkansans deserve a government that’s accountable for every tax dollar it spends,” said Governor Sanders. “The Arkansas Forward Dashboard gives taxpayers a front-row seat to the progress we’re making to cut waste, improve services, and deliver better results. Transparency is how we continue making Arkansas the best place to live, work, and do business.”
July 1, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Arkansas’ Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, will go into effect on July 1, 2026. The waiver was submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in Ap…
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Arkansas’ Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, will go into effect on July 1, 2026. The waiver was submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in Ap…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, will go into effect on July 1, 2026. The waiver was submitted to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in April 2025 and signed by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in June 2025.
“It is crazy that hardworking taxpayers pay for the soft drinks and junk food that make people unhealthy and then pay for the healthcare those people need to get better. Arkansas is fixing that broken system,” said Governor Sanders. “Government programs need to recognize the link between nutrition and health, which is why Arkansas is leading with common sense and making this long overdue change to our food stamp program.”
June 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Marked Tree Police Department Officer Trevor Howard
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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:WHEREAS: On the early morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, Marked Tree Police Department officers Trevor Howard and Anthony Johnson were traveling on Highway 14 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle; WHEREAS: Officer Trevor Howard…
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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Marked Tree Police Department Officer Trevor Howard
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:WHEREAS: On the early morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, Marked Tree Police Department officers Trevor Howard and Anthony Johnson were traveling on Highway 14 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle; WHEREAS: Officer Trevor Howard…
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:WHEREAS: On the early morning of Sunday, June 28, 2026, Marked Tree Police Department officers Trevor Howard and Anthony Johnson were traveling on Highway 14 and were struck by an oncoming vehicle; WHEREAS: Officer Trevor Howard sustained fatal injuries in the crash and…
June 29, 2026Official executive-office source ↗
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Sanders Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million to Reward Teacher Excellence
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today announced that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded to educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. This year, nearly 5,000 outstanding educators wil…
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Sanders Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million to Reward Teacher Excellence
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today announced that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded to educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. This year, nearly 5,000 outstanding educators wil…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today announced that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be awarded to educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. This year, nearly 5,000 outstanding educators will receive up to…
“From day one, my administration has been committed to making Arkansas the best state in the nation to teach and learn,” said Governor Sanders. “Every student deserves a great teacher in the classroom, and every great teacher deserves to be recognized for the difference they make. Our educators are helping students reach higher standards, and this investment both rewards excellence and helps retain top talent in Arkansas.”
June 26, 2026Official executive-office source ↗

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Sanders Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of Marked Tree Police Department Officer Trevor Howard

Sanders Administration Awards Nearly $20 Million to Reward Teacher Excellence