Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlines focus in proposed budget increase
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed her plans and priorities before lawmakers for the upcoming budget. She described her focuses as education, public safety, child well-being and government efficiency. To meet those goals, the governor asked for an almost 2.89% budget increase.
Education, maternal health top Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' budget plan
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented her proposed budget to lawmakers Thursday. It would increase spending by 2.89% — about $182 million — for fiscal 2026. The big picture: The state's constitution requires the budget to be balanced.
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Gov. Sanders presented her balanced budget plans to legislators, emphasizing education, maternal health, public safety and government efficiency as key components.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces $204 million in funding for Arkansas water projects in 28 counties
The governor’s office announced that $204 million in financial assistance will be given to 45 different water and wastewater projects in Arkansas. According to the governor’s office, the projects serve 198,627 Arkansans throughout 28 counties.
Arkansas Gov Sarah Sanders will not join the Trump administration
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders she will not join the incoming Trump administration after previously serving as White House press secretary.
Governor Sanders announces $204 million in state water funding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) – Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced an additional $204 million in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for 45 entities. The projects serve more than 198,627 Arkansans in 28 counties.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers budget presentation to lawmakers
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed a budget to lawmakers Thursday morning. The governor said the budget proposes to raise spending by 2.89%, with funding going towards education, maternal health,
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks in Oklahoma City on LEARNS, education
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders was in Oklahoma today, touting Arkansas LEARNS and speaking on her administration’s emphasis on education.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces new state employee pay plan
On Tuesday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a new state employee pay plan that will "bring state employee pay up to labor market rates."
Arkansas governor proposes nearly $6.5B budget, with half of spending increase going to vouchers
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday proposed a nearly $6.5 billion budget for the coming year that directs half of new spending toward a school voucher program. The Republican governor called for increasing the state's budget by nearly 3%,
Arkansas governor presents $6.49 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed a $6.49 billion budget Thursday that raises spending by 2.89% and focuses on her priorities of education, maternal health, government efficiency and public safety.
Huckabee Sanders says she does not plan on joining Trump administration
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) announced she would not be joining President-elect Trump for a second term in the ...
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Governor Sanders pardons grand champion turkey ahead of Thanksgiving
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders pardoned two turkeys Thursday at an event celebrating the turkey industry in the Natural State.
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Sanders unveils nearly $6.5 million budget plan with focus on education and health
Governor highlights education, maternal health, and corrections as key funding priorities in her proposed 3% budget increase.
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Report says 2023 Arkansas law could lead to fewer child labor violation investigations
A bill signed into law by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in March 2023 could lead to fewer investigations into employers ...