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Gov. Sarah Sanders directs flags to return to half-staff

Tuesday, January 21 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders directed the flags to return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, to continue honoring the memory of President Carter until January 28, 2025, 30 days from the day of his passing.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Appoints Renee Mallory to Serve as Sec. of State Dept. of Health

Tuesday, August 8 by Staff

On Tuesday, Gov. Sarach Huckabee Sanders appointed interim Secretary of Health Renee Mallory to serve as permanent Secretary of State Department of Health. This is the second cabinet appointment that Governor Sanders has made this week. Mallory started her career at Arkansas Department of... Read More.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

Wednesday, March 8 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an education bill Wednesday that creates a new school voucher program, raises minimum teacher salaries and places restrictions on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Republican governor and former White... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

Friday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says potential agenda items for a possible special session of state Legislature will be school safety and tax relief for Arkansans. Hutchinson met with Legislative leaders on Thursday to discuss the possibility of calling a special session of the Legislature to address... Read More.

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Gov. Hutchinson signs 3 executive orders

Tuesday, December 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson this week signed three executive orders providing recommendations for use of federal infrastructure funds, aligning audits in certain executive branch agencies, and creating the Energy Resources Council to improve coordination and planning during extreme weather and other emergencies that threaten the... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson proclaimed ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ June 11-13

Friday, May 28 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy According to media sources, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday, May 27th 'Free Fishing Weekend' which was proclaimed for June 11-13. This weekend means that anyone in Arkansas can fish without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon Friday, June 11, through... Read More.

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Gov. Hutchinson Hosting COVID Anniversary Event in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will be hosting an anniversary event in Pine Bluff on Thursday (March 11) to look back at how the virus has impacted Arkansans one year after the pandemic started. He did provide an update on Monday of... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson wants ‘off-ramp’ not ‘cliff’ to end mask mandate

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP — Governor Asa Hutchinson says residents will be required to wear masks in public through at least the end of the month, but health officials are developing criteria for when to lift the measure aimed at limiting the spread of... Read More.

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Lt. Gov. Griffin Gets Trump Endorsement for AG

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump in his bid to become the next Attorney General in Arkansas. ”Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson Meets with President Biden

Sunday, February 14 by Staff

Gov. Hutchinson and President Joe Biden along with Vice President Kamala Harris met at the White House on Friday. The meeting that included other governors, was about the American Rescue Plan. The Plan, the administration's COVID response plan, includes funding for vaccinations, provide immediate direct... Read More.

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Gov. Hutchinson to Meet with President Biden About COVID Plan

Friday, February 12 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson will travel to Washington D.C. Friday to meet with President Joe Biden about the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan. According to, Katie Beck, the governor's communication director, Gov. Hutchinson will meet with President Biden and other governors and mayors to discuss the... Read More.

Gov. Activates National Guard in Anticipation of Ice Storm

Wednesday, February 10 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson activated 64 members of the Arkansas National Guard Wednesday due to icy weather across the state. The guardsmen will help local agencies where needed. They can help by rescuing drivers and assisting first responders. The Deltaplex is currently under an Ice Storm... Read More.

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Gov. Sarah Sanders directs flags to return to half-staff

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Appoints Renee Mallory to Serve as Sec. of State Dept. of Health

Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs bill creating school vouchers

Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

Gov. Hutchinson signs 3 executive orders

Gov. Hutchinson proclaimed ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ June 11-13

Gov. Hutchinson Hosting COVID Anniversary Event in Pine Bluff

Gov. Hutchinson wants ‘off-ramp’ not ‘cliff’ to end mask mandate

Lt. Gov. Griffin Gets Trump Endorsement for AG

Gov. Hutchinson Meets with President Biden

Gov. Hutchinson to Meet with President Biden About COVID Plan

Gov. Activates National Guard in Anticipation of Ice Storm

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